Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-06
FACTS ABOUT THE
FL|CKERTAI[ STATE


We're initiated into the Royal Neigh
bors at a recent meeting of the local
lodge held here. ....
acknowledgements of Insur.
ance S. \. Olsness announces that all
losses next year will be adjusted by
an officer located at Bismarck.
Bismarck.-The week beginning
May II has been proclaimed "ship by
truck" week in proclamation recent.
ly issued from Governor Frazier's Of.
fee.
Observation-Disclosures forced entrance
to one of the local stores and stole q
few small articles. No clue as to
their identity has been found by Off.
Gals.
Mott.-Louis F. Hoffman, who has
been clerk of court for Hettinger
county, during the past eight years
died here following lingering illness
Earthquakes Irma Smith who, has
taug int in the local schools for the past
five years has been endorsed by the
farmers of the county for superintend.
emit of schools.
Jamestown.-The city council has
pledged $500 toward the support of a
band and the chamber of commerce
has also pledged 500. The band will
be used for free concerts and various
events in the city.
FargO.-WOmen and minors working
in mercantile establishments in North
Dakota must be paid minimum wage
of $3.50 week if the recommended
tons OF the wage committee, which
convened here last week, are adopted
by the state compensation bureau.
Wyndmere.-WOrd has been re-
ce:ved from Clarkson, Wash, of the
death Of Mrs. +. H. Delaney, who at
one time conducted store in this
town. Mrs. Delaney was burned to
death when her home was DESTROYED
by fire.
Fargo.-John Zuger, veteran rail-
road worker of this city, died at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. William
keye. Mr.. Zuger has daughter liv-
ing in Los Angeles and son, Alfred
Zuger, who was formerly assistant at
torney general of North Dakota.
>Fargo.-According to a report is
sued by George L. Tibert, city building
inspector, building permits have been
issued for the erection and improve
ment of 122 homes in this city. He
estimated that the total cost of this
building will be in the neighborhood
of S15O,OOO.
Wimbledon.-The water in Spirit
wood lake is much higher this spring
than last, both the east and main lake
being well filled. Old timers say the
water is higher in the big lake than it
has been since the time Of the high
water 80 years ago.
Wahpeton.-F 1,5o0 to 1000
children of Richland county are ex-
pected to take part in the first county
play day for the children to be staged
here this week. The event will be
staged on the campus of the school of
science and will be made one of the
biggest events of the season.
Bismarck. L. Stair, speaker Of
the house at the last session of the
North Dakota legislature, has been
named warden to fill the vacancy at
the state penitentiary by the board of
administration. Mr.. Stair is farmer
Of Bottineau county and has been a
member Of the legislature during the
last two sessions.
Velva.-Nick Kohner and Jake Kloss,
who were arrested recently for break
ing open the city Jail and releasing
kloss's brother, who was being held
on a bootlegging charge, plead guilty
and were sentenced to serve 100 days
in the county Jail and pay fine Of
500. In default Of the cash payment
Of fine, both men will serve an extra
ten days. d.
Grand Forks.-A tentative building
program, covering the needs of the
North Dakota university for the next
ten years, was presented to the state
board of administration at recent
meeting held here. The committee
presenting the program also made
recommendations as to ways and
means for carrying out the proposal.
Bismarck.-A state convention was
held here last week for the purpose
Of forming state chapter of the
American Association Of Engineers.
The principal business transacted was
the formation Of permanent, organi-
cation, election Of officers, and the
laying of plans for statewide pub
licity campaign.
Williston.-Henry stahl, who Of
.fered his property on East Broadway
recently has refused $1,000 for 1t more