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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-09-09
Hazelton Town News

NORTHUMBERLAND
Miss Helen Perry has accepted the
position of teacher at the Baker
school, north of Temvik.
Miss Alice Gillespie returned to Lin
ton Thursday after spending few
days with friends in Hazelton.
The Catholic Sewing Society vii:
meet with Mrs. Kertzman on We'd
nesday afternoon, Sept. 18th.
Mr.. Patterson, of Bismarck, was a
business visitor in Hazelton on Mon
day and Tuesday of this week.
Bernard and James Andrus left for
St. Johns Academy, near st. Cloud,
Mimi, on Tuesday CT this week.
Miss Peterson has returned to Haz-
elton to begging another term of school.
She is teaching tho Ward school.
The Hazelton Hardware Co. has 3
supply of Corn Binders on hand for
sale. First come, first served ADV.
Viola and Laretta SINNERS and
Mary Shay left Monday for Bismarck
where they will attend the Sisters
School.
Leah Simpkins came down from Bis
marck, where she is attending school,
to visit her parents over Saturday and
| Sunday.
Mrs. Schoppert, wife Of one of the
Williamsport Motor force has gone to
| South Dakota for visit with relatives
and friends.
Ben Matthews and Roy Gregory rs
turned Monday night from South St.
Paul, where they accompanied ship
ment of stock.
Miss Schultz, of Bismarck, accom-
panied little Baby Kurtz home on
Tuesday of last week. She returned
the following morning.
The girl scouts of Hazelton enter
tanned at the Viola Simmer home
Saturday evening for Miss Martha
Kurtz, bride of the week.
Mrs. Lowell, dauhgter of Mrs.
Chapman, has returned to Grand Rap.
ids, Mich, after spending year or
so with her Hazelton relatives.
Albert Hintz and family. of Ma
poleon, accompanied by the Jenner.
Marquette and Olson families, motored
to the river for picnic, Sunday.
The Northwestern Motor Co. deliv-
cred Ford trucks to the following,
this week: C. j.. Seek, j. B. Lands
berger, j. Krieger and A. B. Benson.
The road graders are working about
a mile south Of town, and couple OF
accidents have resulted to cars driv-
ing in the grass beside the grade, sew
eral large stones concealed in the
weeds causing the trouble.
Arrangements are being made for
pure bred stock sale at Hazelton
later in the fall. Considerable activ-
ity is manifest in this community in
raising pure-bred stock. Aug. Benz,
Frank Crawford and Cloyd Kurtz are
/, the committee in charge. More 1nfor-
nation will be given later.
The marriage of Ben schpeider and
Miss Martha Kurtz was set for yes
terday morning at the home Of the
brides mother in Hazelton. Follow
ing the cereln ony./ Mr.. and Mrs.
Schneider were TO leave for visit
at St. Cloud, MINI. They will make
their home in the Yeater residence in
Hazelton.
THE CARLOS N. BOYNToN LAND
COMPANY have appointed the Hazel.
ton Land Agency their exclusive
agents for all ther lands in Emmons
County. For any information .ad'
dress Hazelton Land Agency, Hazel
ton, N. D.
A large crowd of Emmons county
people were stranded Sunday night
across the river at Fort Rice when thu
ferry broke down. They were unabl,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-09-09

&M0lvlelI llI yL lH0
Jacob Taxis was Hazelton visitor
Monday.
Otto Jenner left for Fargo Monda,
morning.
j. Albright has purchased Hudson
super-six.
The Andrus family spent Sunday
at the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mikalson were Linton
visitors Saturday.
A number of Hazeltonites were Lin
ton visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burkholtz are nicely
settled in the Pettis home.
Mr.. Glines made business trip to
Bismarck Monday morning.
The Batter family have moved from
the farm to their town residence.
The Hazelton Hardware Co. has a
supply of Corn Binders on hanG for
sale. First come, first served ADV.
Miss Hattie McCulley was visitor
at the Capella home on Sunday.
Alex. Macdonald was over from the
Glencoe country Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Neese was bushes visitor in
Hazelton over Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Theresa Kalliber and Viola
Simmer motored to Linton on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Sauer were
Hazelton visitors Monday afternoon.
Henry Ohlhauser has purchaserd the
J. j. Albright farm southwest Of
town.
Messrs. Pete and John Kurtzman
were business visitors in Linton last
week.
Maggie Horner, of Bismarck, visited
with Miss Gillespie on Monday Of this
week.
Harry Beale and Ida 1ngen, of Kim
tyre, spent the weekend at the Jen-
ner home.
Miss Mary Graham left for St.
Benedict's Academy on Saturday of
last week.
Miss Rudy has gone to Aberdeen,
after spending two weeks at the Bat
ger farm.
Miss Brady has returned to Bis
marck after spending week at the
Batter farm.
John Perry is the new cream buye>
for the Northern Produce Co., vice C.
L. Lunsford.
Miss Ryan arrived here Saturday
She has accepted position .as Pri-
mary teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Schude, of Ma
polecn, were guests at the Jenner
home Sunday.
A daughter was born Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mastel, living
north of town.
The Hazelton Hardware Co. has a
supply of Corn Binders on hand for
sale. First come, first served.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Cantor, Of
Braddock, were visiting Hazelton
friends Monday.
Elmer Peterson and Dean Kelly, OF
Hazelton, took in the dance at Lin
ton Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McCarty
spent Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kay Tye.
Matt Stramer and Jay Tiffin and the
Misses Brindle and Kurtz spent Su.,.
day at the river.
Miss Esther Semling, of Bismarck
spent Sunday at the home Of her
brother, Mr.. Semling.
Ed. Sabraw is home from Bismarck
where he underwent numerous and
sundry minor operations.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-09-09

lncKlnson.-Eignrn grade gradus.
ton exercises were held In the audi
forum Of the Normal school Saturday
evening last week. More than so boys
and girls from rural graded and COM
solidated schools were present and
received diplomas.
|. Fargo. f. T. O'Connor Of Grand
Forks, member Of the lower house Of
the state legislature for the past four
pears was endorsed for the nomina-
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

Chicago. a half-million dollars worth
of the greatest fruit crop the State
has had in years lies rotting. Farmers
and commission men give various ex-
plantations, none of which is quite sat
isfactory. We are a wonderful people,
but there is something about US that's
rotten. and it isn't only our fruits and
vegetables"
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

did peaches are being fed to the hogs
in Michigan, and in Kent rounty,
great crops of tomatoes are rotting
on the ground and will be plowed un-
der to enrich the soil. Also, the goat
public will think, to enrich certain
profteers who are determined to keeI
prices high. In Berrien county, Mich.
only four hours by fast freight fron
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

In a recent issue The Chestertown
Md, Kent News pertinently says:
"The goat-public will probably never
know why fruits and vegetables
shouldn't be much lower than they
are, with wonderful crops reported
from all parts of the country. Sple1-
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

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ms @. january. ,bess b.s,.,. will csl-.
steins mi.ed. ."e'e are Guerr.s. a'og ii.
ID iC r;oe me-; YEA. old Hols,si, '-' h
Mi H.. &-a , yea. oG Refers
resi!.ara5 =. ,5'e nice H,.steIn R,g' RGS''assy t.
t4t.@ 1s.F3 c..,.. e..e has a,,a s.,...,.. Of a'
NJ Fare. i. you a.. ~ ''.e'i1
e'a5s ~, ,iI1 COWS. d. uo- fsii n Ased Of sry
Shetland pony. ''S sale s to....a aus ssi9
Nos. / and 3 Pal, IS 'l'
ana > years old. weio,;u uappIe grey
~. 3. hapue eray ing r 200 lbs -''a
We--h,rg 1850 pounds male six Yea.
10. g. >or.c. coi. a. y
broken very hanlor, .''-'e Years oI5
.,l.. ~ III Il. Sone. horse clever
Scga 81. rouaG horse 'e" Years Oh
No. :. Shetland paly. tor
IS aa.u hands fi.b ''1- Years oil n.
wagons -''Aen'' ha..s..
As- will s.l 4. this .sl. d.
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Smyrna times., 1920-10-20
70 Pigs, nire weeks old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

Two farm wagons. Dearborn, Farmers pa
vorite eleven disc wheat drill has been oli usea
(,vo seasons: Osborne binder, riding Oliver
pIow. No. 20 No. 10 Oliver walking pt.ow'
one-horse plow, roller, nearly new , lltiaz
cultivators 2 walking cultivators. corn plant
sod cntter' corn shelter, family carriage, has
rack. lot of whipple-trees. 8 good sets wager
harness, 4 sets plow harness. shovels' fo'--S
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

spades. Ir:lios srd collars.
Terms O. Saia-Cash. ,.,,,- ,,,.,,.,,,-e
!. C. WALKER. Auctioneer.
GLEN SCOUT, Outside Clerk.
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

With election only two weeks off,
both parties are holding meetings and
exploiting the issues of the campaign.
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

No. Pair of Mules, Jack and Beck,
No. Bay Horse, Billy" years old
No SERoan Horse. George u years old
good worker.
No. 4-Sorrell Mare.
No. 5-Weaning Colt. months old.
Brood Sows
Shoats
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20
PUBLIC SALE

Tho undersigned, intending to discontinue
farming. will sell at Public Sale at his resi-
dence in Brenford, Delaware, on the iarm
i-,,o1vn as +he York Farm on
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20
ChirOpraCtlC
The key to perfect health

The science that removes
the cause of disease and per
mits nature, the great physi-
clan to cure you.
Chiropractic is no longer in
it's infancy. 35,OOO,OOO from
all over the world now realize
that this wonderful method OF
drugless healing will accOmp-
lish healthful results after 9th
er systems fail. Therefore il
YOU are sick call at my Office
for free consultation.
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

The undersigned will sell at Public Sale at
the John P. Hudson house on Delaware
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20
Tuesday, October 26, 1920
HORSES AND MULES.

At 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1920-10-20

EUCE.F f,C.>-r 'A'OB RUDNICr
d.. A~eAoaeel.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

sadloinal quarters for the ever-expanding
Aen's must be met by the Legislators TINS
way Although it is declared that definite
90" VIII be presented to the solons ii is not
aay action will be taken which will Involve
nO's under present abnormal conditions IN
ana labor market.
sete and county officials will be up for
he forthcoming session. At the speclal
= - ~ was named for the purpose OF making
"iar! problem. At that time there was
= l'e 9 toward an increase in the salaries OF az
STATE officials the superintendent of pub
n anu the attorney general. Although there
past twelve months a strong reversal OF
H after of salaries it is not believed that
'ppnes to to these two Offices Any attempt
-''ease in salaries of state officials and de-
= ho"ev4r. ia doomed to failure with con-
slou' the country indicating an inclination
/ % nOrmalcy."
i Of the next legislature one of the
r., history Of the state and with a thousand
greater OF lesser importance elamor
ie thirty second legislative assembly
most Interesting session.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
Beautiful Vick
Garage to Open
Next Tuesday

Formal opeIIinS of the new three
story garage and home office build
ing of Nick Brothers located at the
corner af High ana Tra,h. streets
VIII be held next Tuesday after
: noon and evening, Alfred Viek an
n,o11llnced today. \ musical program
Will be offered for the enterfain-
ment Of the thousands Of Visitors
expected. at ,...ssa
+, The new garage which has se. oOe
square feet of floor space. IS un-
snrpa ssed in The state and IS far
superior TO any Structure 0f its
Kind IN Oregon outside of Portland.
Inc basement of the building
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
Man On Bike Hit
By Automobile Is
Severely Bruised

Harry Cooper, proprietor of Il
confectionery store on north Lib
erty street is in the Salem Dea-
concss hospital as a result of an
.aceident in which he was struck BY
an automobile said to have been
driven by c. h. McMlnen about
$3.50 o'clock last night. Mr.. Cooper
bustain"d several cuts about the
face and his body was badly
bruised.
Alr, Cooper was riding his bicy-
Gle when he was struck and thrown
to the pavement by the automobile
at the corner of State and High
streets. He was bleeding copiOusly.
according to tn ereDort made at
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
chrlss....s. scar prve opens

Independence. Ore, Dec. l5.-
The annual sale Of Red Cross
Christmas and New Years seals
started Saturday morning under
the direction Of members OF the
Civic Club. lndependence's allot--
ment is 500 seals. The committee
i'll charge OF the work consists Of
Mrs. ]. S, Robbie. Mrs Chester
Sloper. Mrs. G. G. Walker and Mrs.
c. W. Irvine. AT the rate sales are
being made it will not be long be-
fore the quota is filled.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

VIVA he used for storage and the
aisplay Of tractors. Offices ana
space for displaying automobiles
take up the second floor. ana Ire
lhifd floor will have the company.
Iel4'r shop, seeond-hand cars and
space for storage.
Ihe new building win be head
quarters of al branohes of tine
Nick brothers eomnanv which are
located IN Eugene. Albany, Nc
Mlnnville and WOodburn.
me new garasr mas been under
construction since last April.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

ca Of a new problem into legislative dellpera
4 aT is sensed in Governor Olcott's recent ap-
committee for the purpose OF salhellhs
4 10 new methods of taxation in order TO meet
per mounting financial demand. Direct TAXA
leyed has practically reached the limit OF hu'
+ pee and is even at that proving entirely made
q the demands made by the state departures
. 0ns hence the need Off new method Wnlch
. lis workings to channels which are not now
Il toward the maintenance of state SoVernmet'
4 p by no means the least OF the big issues now
4 ue legislative horizon, is the ever present llsli
.eMIoyeIsy, which was by no means stllleu
Arelcal alleged compromise affected AT tEe
. q last January. In spite of the attempt maze
10 divorce the game and commercial inter-
4e through the creation of a bifurcaed COM
i'es OF jealousy and suspicion are sun as
~ While the commercial interests are appar-
satisfied with the arrangement as they were
order of things, the sportsmen of the state
new deal and one which will eliminate thehl
Iuon toward the support of the interests Oh
Al fishermen
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

N v far the states most important business
4 again occupy prominent place in the legls-
.sht With practically all of the funds so far
|br highway Improvement already spent or
mo 1921 session WILL beyond any doubt be
4 boriqa another bond issue. This will no doubt
hdtolnal TO- 600, 600 which will practically ex-
hiding powers Of the state for road purposes
Inn percent limitation.
Ind Central Oregon legislators, it is said,
o the session prepared to make fight Tor
bmNion of the needs of their respective sec
sate in the expenditure of future funds.
territory. it is contended, has been neglected
Her Of highway Improvement in an effort TO
II two cross state thoroughfares. the Columbia
kay andsthe Pacific Highway. with these Two
completed as they will be by the end OF lS2l,
IA valley counties crossed and interlaced by
'aved roads the soons from the eastern and
Hons of the state fear that their colleagues
kn oregon may lose interest in the road prob
some definite program is agreed upon at TINS
'h will insure tn eastern and central counties
sEOgntiOn in this line.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
Traffic Bills Proposed.

Mon with the good roads program certain am
/ the license and traffic laws are also said to
RG action at the forthcoming session. More
|guaion for trucks, limiting of truck loads
hi trucks two of the greatest factors in the
|Of hardsurfaced roads, will be attempted ana
Predicted will find favor in the sight OF a ma
u lawmakers 1t is also probable that an at
be made to reduce present speed limits on
\ Of motor vehicles which are regarded as
|gh for safety at present. A system of policing
|nder the direction of some state department
|cOnemplation, the present protection against
tOrs Of traffic laws having been proven en-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
headquarters by

police headquarters by officer
Victor.
Cooper will be able 10 leave the
hospital within a short time. it was
stated today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15
! Law Plans for Session
4 4 eeisIature Slated To
Convene Here Next Month

of both the house and senate
Drgani'a'io mon the medicine mixers OF
.heE Asiet - session which eonvenes here
Iins lesi' ler,, q next, are turning their ener-
ssica Jal''a .,i,Jems which will confront the
IF u ine .i forty day session in the capital
anatine from the political rendez
pn'ols atronolis these problems resolve
|ates ny. j issues surrounded by myriad
Eio ihies III the individual members are ex-
Dbes Win Z, The legislative chambers in the in
de ao aoctIye constituencies
o.d,strictIug Necessary
,or problenls UP for consideration
b. tis in' sjor NilI be that Of redistrlctng the
Ppills 7 ,,,rnoses in confmmity with the new
|ssse I'M say attenptS to incfense the size Of
liles an yptert with almost unaniInads 2on
b keeus. - tbd lawmakers, is a foreGone CON-
|Ae paftp'ti, t,,,n resolves itself down TO one of
@Opf'n ~. f,r,hcrship Of the two branches in a
|he ~. ameng the,Various sections of the
:. NOW constituted Multnomah
Der hoaq ;ns n,actically one-third of the states
titled TO only one-fifth of the seats In
poh , ,.;o, county with a population only
Enle Nt os that of Multnomah has almost
the house as does the more bopu-
.'aan,n sea's condition is also proportionately
Ili' sur,.bingt9n, Clackamas and other val
.;.,otve aspirants from the metropolis, 1t
~ prepared to insist upon a reappoItoh,
Nt Pi .tion which will make for a material
A. strencth of the Multnomah county uele-
H1'a,so of various valley and coast coun-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

Il. continent. however. there is presented
n on tha mart of these self-same valley and
'On "bang together" in any attempt at redis-
and inasmuch as these counties now
sau ,,y rnto in the lower house the chances
'snempt on the part of Multnomah county 10
nOver to herself will meet with suiflcleht op-
pyent its realization regardless OF any popu-
s which might be brought to pear ON the
,egon legislators it is rumored' are prepared
nIotion to The problem of reapportlonmeht
base membership in the house stflctly on
igres but against which check would be
h form of readiustment of the Representa-
senate which would give toeh county IN the
mber in the upper house regardless OF popu-
through a move of this kind 1t is contenued'
representation be insured TO every sec'loh
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

Foloao--seven eight Toledo
spnng
notice houses
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-15

bunk houses Shops and powtef
houses are completed The quarry
viii be in fun operation agahi
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09
Filler MAN ELECTED To
OFFICE IN COUNTY G. A. \

Henry Munger OF Filler was elected
officer OF the guard at an election
Saturday held at Twin Falls by the
Dan McCook. G. A. X. other Of
ficers elected were: Commander. C..
A. Ostrander; senior vice command
err. J. ID. Smith: junior vice com
mander, II. h. Vance: adjutant and
quartermaster. James NJ. Bice; chap
lain. W. w. Humphrey; patriotic in-
struetor. c. l.. Longley; officer Of
the day. r. II. Barnes; representa-
tives at state encampment, W w.
Humphrey and r. III. Barnes. alter
natives. c. A. Ostrander. ID. Smith.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09

Not content with winning first
honors at the Idaho state fair. with
his Dicklow wheat. Walter Weaver
of Filler. now has received the honor
described in the foregoing dispatch
from Chicago.
The fact that a Filler youth has
grown on Filler soil. grain that has
been thus Judged by the best experts
In the state and nation. tends To give
this district an eviable reputation
throughout the country. This fact Is
further ettested by the announce
ment that the third and fourth prizes
also went 10 growers I'm this county.
In a statement to The Record, II.
r. Powers. county agent. points out
that this county has made a remark
able showing this year in wheat. red
clover. white clover. alsike and alfal-
IA seed at the county, state and in
ternational fairs.
1T well emphasizes" he said. the
importance of pure. clean seed. thru
the eradication OF weeds. The pres
ent board of county commissioners
have been enthusiastic supporters or
these various exhibits. and both they
and the county farm bureau have
been vigilant In a campaign OF weed
eradication which makes for better
and Durer seed.
According TO Mr. Powers the In
ternational show at which these win
nings were made. is the largest held
in the United States and he states
placing in this show carries with IL
more prestige than any other show
on the western continent. Mr.. Pow
ers believes that through these win
nings more permanent. far-reaching
publicity is gained for Twin Falls
county than through any other me-
dium.
Speaking with respect to the win
ners. Mr. Powers says all are entitled
10 equal credit for the showings they
made. Walter Weaver won first for
Dicklow wheat at the state fair. AT
the same fair Twin Falls county won
first. second and third places in red
clover and i'm brief. won seven out OF
nine prizes at the state exposition
for offerings in this class. This final
winning doubly emphasizes the fact
that Twin Falls county can produce
the best seed and grain TO be found
anywhere.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09
Filler Boy Given Second Prize q
Dicklow Wheat at the
Chicago Show.
Especial TO The Record. }

tSpefial 10 Inc hecoru-l
Chicago,-Walter Weaver, n
boy farmer, member OF n farm
bureau junior club in Filler, Ida,
won second ON white spring
wheat at the International Hay
and Grain show here, in COMPETE
ton open TO the world. The
show, for which $4,000 pre-
MUM lis. is posted, is held in
connection with the Internation-
al Livestock exposition, Noyem-
Der % TO December 4.
Carl Irwin of Kimberly. Idaho
won third. and l.. ID. Burkley of Buhl
Idaho, won fourth. on white spring
wheat The variety in each of these
three cases was Dicklow.
First on alfalfa seed also was won
by an Idaho farmer. J. II. Hardin, OF
Kimberly.
Other winnings were: DarrOw
BROTHERS. Twin Falls. second on al
falfa; ii. X. Wiley. Springfield
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09
Making Comforts

The Baptists Ladies' are making a
specially of lacking and making OF
comforts. If you need such, see
them. Call Mrs. Clyde Hawkins or
Rev. Mr.. Chandler.-Adv.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09

We do sewing Williams 4 Eg-
gleston.-Ady.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09

fourth on alfalfa; c. Peterson. Rock
Greek. sixth on alfalfa. Mr.. Hardin
also won first on red clover seed and
r +. Newton. OF Fairfield. took
twelfth on Turkey Red wheat.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-12-09

X/OU never saw more exquisite
i cabinets.
The world has never produced any
more exquisite cabinets.
These cabinets are descended
out of the Golden Age Of Furniture.
This was the age when Europe
built its most luxurious palaces,
created its greatest works Of art
developed its finest types Of crafts
manship.
Mr.. Edison's designers went
back to the furniture masterpieces