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V». .rjT'® 'J* c. 'I A Mystery surrounds the death by bussing of Mrs. Wm» Maderia and her infant child at the farm home six teen miles south of Napoleon. M*. Maderia was away from home at the time. The hired man had pone to a neighborhood store, not far dis tant, to purchase some sugar. On his return he discovered the house to be in flames. A neighbor saw the fire and hurried to the scene, the two, men reaching there about the same' time, but too late as the house was a mass of flames. The second story of the house was filled with flax. It is thought by. some that before Mrs. Maderia dis-1 covered the house to be on fire the floo» of the second story gave way, burying the victims. Others believe the mother had been doing chores outside when she noticed the flames and rushing in to save her babe and th saught under the flax as the floor broke. Their ashes were found in the debris. AH questions as to whether the Northern Pacific Railway company would build their proposed new shops here this year, has been dissipated. Positive information has been se cured that the Northern Pacific has asked a dozen or more of the great er contractors of the nation to bid on the Mandan plant. It has also been learned upon re liable authority that the N. P. pur chasing department has let contracts for $50,000 worth of machinery for the shops. The new Mandan plant will be the largest car and locomotive repair and building works on the Northern Paci fic system will be greater than the shops at Brainard, Livingston or Tac oma, and will cost between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. Four large factory buildings lOOx 250 are contemplated and company en gineers have laid out the sites. Court formalities which are neces sary for the adoption of a child have been brought to a close, and little Master Paul Raymond Ward, aband oned in an apple box on the back doorstep of the Geo. Will home of Bis marck during the holidays, now has a horn*. William G. Hoffner and wife, •wr rn. Mrs. Ida Hoffner, of Solen, N. D., have adopted the child. When George Will stuck his head out of the back door of his home into degrees below zero weather dur ing Christmas week, he saw a box. and, thankful to Santa Claus, he took the parcel inside and then rubbed his eyes in amazement. Bedded in sev eral layers of blankets was the three weeks' old infant. It was Birmarck's first baby aban donment case. Dunn county, with 31,818 new acres, leads the list, with Billings, whose contribution is 31,475, a close secand. Others which did well are Morton, with 26,630 acres Mountrail, 20,715 McKenzie, 20466 Golden Valley, 20, 728 Slope, 17,176 Bowman, 11, 671 McLean, 10,929, and Mercer, 9,669. Other increased acreages range from 38 in Barnes to 8,476 in Stark. The actual aggregate of all new lands patented in 1916 is 254,852, which is quite a fair sized chunk. M1NOT SETS RECORD. St: Paul, Minn., March 12.—Feed ers set a record at South St. Paul to day when a load of cattle from John son and Johnson, Minot, N. D., sold at $9.70 per hundred weight. SOUTH PRAIRIE ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Putney were shopping in Sawyer one day this week. Fred Taylor spent a few days at Forbes and Boden homes in Logan before leaving for Kenmare, where he is spending the week with his sister, Mrs. J. W. Deemy. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson and family and Miss Lindbloom spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Anderson. Miss Irene Sillman began her spring term of school in the Larson school Monday. Floyd Cline and James Rusk were visitors at the C. Taylor home Sun day. Irene and James Sillman attended the Lyceum number at Sawyer Fri day evening. Mrs. E. O. Anderson spent the af ternoon with Mrs. P. Thingstad on Monday. Miss Elizabeth King spent the week Films Developed We have an extremely well-equipped Developing De partment, and it is in charge of pher—a combination that gives you the best develop ing, printing, finishing and mounting work. Nobody can beat us in this respect. Save the fuss and muss and bother of doing this work yourself. We want your mail orders. LELAND DRUG STORE, MINOT, N. D. an expert Photogra It's Easy Ironing with an Electric Iron really be comes a pleasant pastime. In hundreds of thousands of homes Elec tric Irons are taking all the hard work out of ironing. They are aiding thoughtful house wives to do perfect ironings in one half the time required by the Sad Iron method. WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON both dainty shirtwaists and heavy flat pieces are ironed with equal ease. No sooty marks or unsightly creases to soil or mar the beauty of linen's snowy white. An Electric Iron can be attached to any light socket—wherever you wish to iron. •GET YOUR IRON TODAY "Northern States Power mi "TUT SHOES O WOMEl SHOES SHOES FOR New Spring Wash Goods, Silks, Etc. We are now showing nearly a complete stock of Spring Wash Goods, Silks, etc. A good time to make your selections is now and get an early start on your Spring Sewing. We will not at tempt to describe goods or give prices, as these must be seen to be appreciated. Selections are better than ever. Complete stocks in every department ready for a Big Spring Business. We were never better equipped to take care of your wants in every de partment. end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Thorwald Larson are moving back to the farm after a year's absence. The Stringtown Ladies' Aid will meet in three weeks, March 29, with Mrs. Ray Zorn. Mr. Ole Anchorson was a Sunday visitor at the Iver Grothe home. Neighbors are helping move live stock, machinery and household goods for Mr. Widell, who shipped three cars from northern Illinois. South Prairie is glad to have new settler? come in this way for it looks as if they were going to make homes. Here is a welcome for new settlers, the more the merrier. County Line Quite a number of our farmers are delivering potatoes at Tagus these days, having sold them to W. J. Brug man. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hawes moved to the old A. L. Peterson place last Saturday. Rev. Korsrud of Palmero held Norwegian services at school district No. 3 last Sunday. E. W. Parker went to Minot last Tuesday bringing Mrs. Parker and babe home with him. His joy is now more complete. Many of our neighbors attended the Lewis Anderson sale last Wednesday. Everything sold for a fairly good price. The sewing circle was not well at tended at the Hebig home Wednesday on account of so many taking in the sale above. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morris are en tertaining the former's father since Thursday. It has been about eight years since father and son last saw each other. You will be committing a crime against yourself if you miss the meet in at Tagus next Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lindsey spent Sunday afternoon at the Hebig home. The Hebig family and the teacher John Slaughter called at the Braedahl home Sunday evening. Drady Who said Drady was frozen off the lap? Well, I guess not. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blom have re turned from Sunny California. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dillon have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their infant son. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hur SHOES FOR WOMEN] York a A Minot veterinary was called to the Blom farm on Friday to attend one of the valuable farm animals. Frank Manpier and family now oc cupy the Hanson farm. Mrs. Gunder Tresland, a farmer re siding here, died at Ross recently and was buried in Minot. Harvey warner, who sprained his ankle while chasing stock, is able to be around. E. Coffy slipped on the ice while getting a pail of water and broke a small bone in his ankle. He is re covering under the care of Dr. Hal vorson of Des Lacs. Family reunions were held during the week at the homes of H. J., A. J. and S. R. Herzog and John Under dahl. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Johnson are the proud parents of a son born Mar. 7. Lyle is now going to Montana to secure more land. Mrs.~ Hunt and daughter have re turned from Minot, consequently "Bill" is now holding his own. Chas. Nelson was sojourning at his farm several days last week Mrs. Edwards was in Minot during the Poultry show, acting on the Women's committee. G. J. Underdahl leaves soon for Canada to bring back his horses and farm machinery. The Farmers' Club met last Satur day night and elected the following officers: President, John Under dahl vice president, E. E.- Okrus secretary, Harvey Wickman treasur er, S. R. Herzog trustee, P. T. Berg. A good old fashioned time was had last Friday night, when a crowd gathered at the hall to pay homage to the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Drady and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Marsh. Dancing was indulged in and a bountiful lunch was served. Mr. Bert Orr on behalf of the crowd presented Mr. and Mrs. Marsh with a beautiful fumed oak rocker. Mr. and Mrs. Drady were unavoidably detained at home, so the other presentation will haVe to wait for another time. G. J. Underdahl is building a resi dence on his 480 acre farm. A force of carpenters are pushing the work rapidly to completion. Get your cow jbells ready boys. SHOES FOR WOMEN] Wa//j Our Spring Queen Quality Shoes are here. We are fortunate in having made our purchases before shoes be gan to climb in price and you will be pleased when you see the new shoes, and hear the reasonable price. Queen Quality Shoes need no introduction. We have Hundreds of Satisfied Users who are our best advertisers. The new models include Black, Tan, White and Two-tone effects. The prices range from $3.75 to $7.50. Come in and see them. SHOES FOR WOMENl Enormous Stock of New Spring Coats, Suits and Dresses We are showing an enormous stock of ready-to-wear goods. Hundreds of new Spring Silk Dresses are here ready for your inspection. You cannot help but find one you will sure ly want. We have sold many already and the one you would like to have may be gone if you don't come soon. We are showing good merchandise. Prices range from $12.50 to $50.00 Coats from $15 to $50 Suits from $17.50 to $50 It pays to buy good wearing apparel. We have it. A visit to this department will con vince you. The Big Store on the Corner" I'MniiiM) mwatiaBUB-rra ley on Feb. 23, a daughter. Messrs Hy Helve and Elvin Westby have gone to Sanish with a string of horses and mules. The gentlemen plan on putting in several hundred acres of flax. Elvin Christensen and Ray Larson leave soon for Montana with a gas tractor. They will put in all the flax possible. Z.4TAV»* SHOES FOR WOMENl iNwi Kfifr' -j SHOES gS^FOR WOMEN FOR WOMENj imiigTKiiiia SHOES FOR WOMENl TRUNKS BAGS 6 SUIT WELL-GROOMEDCASES traveling goods that keep their good looks and original shapes. Belber bags and suit cases are the only ones equipped with the famous FITALL Adjustable Holder for toilet requisites. Come in, and get an honest description of any article in our stock. When You Travel Ride in a Pull 1917 Five-Passenger Deluxe Touring Car In designing" the 1917 De Luxe Touring" Car, the manufacturers have endeavored to provide the most artistic and pleasing lines that have ever been at tempted on any car under $1500 in price. Note the pure streamline design, the high curved sides, the deep seats, the gracefully designed top—you ride in, not on, the Pullman, the extra long cantilever springs providing the maximum of road comfort under any and all conditions. Come and see this car at our gar age. We will demonstrate and show you the many features that make this the biggest, best finished and best equipped car at the price for 1917. TRY US ON YOUR NEXT REPAIR JOB Apslund Bros. 616-618 Second Street N. W. Minot, N. Dak. ill I j.), f.'i' Mi Si:' vj fc 1 *!v 4 I I, i-i ,' »Ufj i'u- Um!