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IM yS The Boy's Norfolk models arc spring creations that will ai peal favorably to those who want the newest in sensible style. The model shown here is but one of the many "nifty" designs shown by us. The quality is higher than the price conditions in the cloth ing market warrant the pat terns, weaves and textures are "right up to the scratch" selected high grade materials assure you of proper body and lasting durability. Mrs. T. B. Nelson carried on services at the Otto school house. Every one seemed to be pleased with her work. Emil Marckeseth made a flying trip out in Edward Vassen's pas ture but he came back as fast as he could in order to get a new start and also a new g—- but he had to take the same one. One what? Miss Laura Otto is taking a little vacation this week but will take up her work again the latter part of the week. She is welcomed back to the country by all her friends, is- There will be a meeting in the 'Otto school house next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. John and Eva Schaker were up to Sunday School last Sunday. Alfred Otto made a call on the Ready boys last Sunday evenin g. Strange Alfred went to visit boys when girls are so plentiful as they are in this neck of the woods. Hazel Otto is out home this week. She is taking a vacation from school but will return next week. There will be a ladies aid at the Peterson church next Wednesday. Every one invited to come. August Steppa is certainly a lot of trouble to Emil Markeseth late ly. He ought to catch on pretty soon what Emil's business is Wm. Monson was up to I lmer Eddy's last Sunday night. They enjoyed a nice long talk and about 11 o'clock Bill said, "I guess I will have to go home -as it is getting tnear Bossko Township News my bed time as she told roe jfeiiever to stay out later than 10 ^o'clock at the latest so good night. Richard Wooley was around Sunday trying to get a shot at Vsome of the girls with his kodak. Hje was successful too. -&S Kva, John and Laura Schaker were visitors at the Jones home on Sunday. There was a collection of ten dollars taken in at the Otto school house last Sunday for Rev. Shearer. Talking machine music seems to be the style on line 13. It is very annoying to people wishing to talk of past, present and future times. Harry Otto is out from Sisseton helping John Ready clean seed grain. Mrs. Smith returned home from Vehlen where she has been em ployed as cook in the west side restaurant. Mrs. Emma Ott is visitingfriends in the country this week but she will return to Sisseton in the near future where she will be employed at the Radisson restaurant. Some of the young people are' so angry about the telephone company raising the price that they are staying up all night in order to get their $15 worth of good out of the phone. A party of young folks gathered at the home of Mrs. Frank Otto Monday night. The evening was spent in games after which .a fine supper was served. The young folks think Mrs. Otto an ideal en tertainer. While Elmer Eddy was in town Tuesday he came home without his jug. He left it behind Stavig's store—and Mrs. Fddy needed the vinegar. Mr. and Mrs. G. Wooley "were visitors at the Nelson home Sun day. Andrew Marckeseth has gone back to Montana to hold down his claim. Andrew will be missed as heis well liked among the boys as well as the girls. MEN'S SUITS AT Worth $12.50 to $15 Emil Markeseth was in Vehlen Saturday on a good time occasion, it being Market day there. Mr. Ready is reported to be in better condition since he went to the hospital and had an operation on his nose. I wish people would leave Rich ard Wooley's uncle alone when he wants to talk over the phone at night because he is a good fellow and more than that you might he in the same fix some day. The infant child.of Mr. and Mrs. John Avelsgaard died at Milan Thursday morning, where Mrs. Avelsgaard has been since the childs birth. John left for Milan Thursday. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the commu nity Mrs. Kuehl and little daughter returned last week from the Swecish hospital at Minneapo lis, where the little girl underwent an operation. Mrs. C. Solan who accompanied them, took treatment for her eyes while in the city... Mrs. Shortfoot, who was born near Wilmot and has lived in the hills west of Vehlen all her life and is now some over 80 years old, took her first ride on a train last week. The trip to Aberdeen wys very much enjoyed by the aged lady, and she is still telling of her thrill ing ride on the F. & V. cannon ball Last Tuesday the original Railroad Committee met here to make their final report and settle ment. Messrs. Hostbjor, Akerson and Hokenson of Rosholt Olson, Dahl and Thompson of New Eff ington, and Penney of Claire City, and Auditor Bitney of Fairmount were here. Vehlen committeemen were: Dan Hill, Aaron Anderson, H. J. Hanson and Geo. Anderson. Miss Elsie Robertson and Mr. Wayne Steele, were united in mar riage, V^^nesday, March 18th, at STAVIG BROS. Pick Out» The Right Store and Stick To It Select a Store You Can Trust», and trade there Regularly We are proud that we have so many steady customers and if you come here we will exert every effort to be worthy of your confidence season after season. Clothes of style, of medium price, backed by an unequaled guarantee lhave won for us the regular patronage of men who did not buy steady at any one store. Our hundreds of satisfied customers is good evidence of our correct policy. A fortunate purchase, together with the determination to double our usual SPRING and SUMMER SALE of men's suits makes this remarkable offer possible. Equally good bargains will be found in all our CQO XII men's clothing. Prices from $6.00 to tpOtiitJV We carry one of the most complete shoe stocks in the state, and are now showing the latest styles and colors for spring. Our prices are as low as before the advance in the price of leather. Your Patronage is Always Appreciated by us. Carrie Vassen left Tuesday for her claim in Montana where she will attend to putting in the crop. HWMKMM' $9.75 News From The Government School Mrs- A. Vanoss was shopping in Sisseton Monday. The Misses Brown of the Agency Suudayed in Browns Valley. Miss Margaret Otto spent Satur day and Sunday with her sisters in Sisseton. The Academic teachers of the school recently sent their annual theses in to the Indian De partment. There has been several cases of lagrippe and a few slight cases of pneumonia among the boys this spring. Miss Louisa Kjoren has been ap pointed temporary seamstress dur ing the absence of Miss Lillian Malonev. Both English and Dakota ser vices were held today, Good Fri day, at St. Mary's Chapel at the Agency. Rev. P. H. Barbour had both services. Miss Stella Bradley of Mt. Pleas ant, Michigan, arrived last week to accept apposition as clerk at the Agency to which place she was recently appointed by the Indian Department. Mrs. Anna Wilson, who has been spending the winter with her son, Prin. H. C. Russell, left Thursday for her home in Cold water, Michigan. Mr. Russell and family accompanied her to Mil bank. the Episcopal church in Vehlen, Rev. Barbour, officiating. The couple are well and favorably known in this vicinity and start out on the matrimonial highway under favorable circumstances. They will be at home at the Robertson place. The Advance joins in extending congratulations and wishes the couple a long a happy wedded life. —Vehlen Advance. v.A Many visitors attended the pro gram rendered at Chapel Sunday evening which was arranged by Committee No. 5 of whom Miss Hazel Wagy is chairwoman. Grace Owens presiding. Even Thomas, one of the early settlers of thissection, arrived Mon day morning from Billings, Mont., where he is now located. He owns a half section in Minnesota town ship and comes back occasionly to look at it. Says spring work has already started in the vicinity of Billings, —New Effington Record. Homer Leavitt, has accepted the position as assistant cashier at the First International Bank, and took up his duties on Monday of last week. Mr. Leavitt will be suceed- COPYRIGHT 1915 THE HOUSE OP KUPPENHEIMBU VITRIC TUBE BED In the new Laco cofor finish, guaranteed not to chip, peel, fade or tarnish. Vitric Tube Beds ars smooth as brass, having the luster and gloss of brass, with all the strenght and stability of steel. Price $17.50 and $18.50 Call and inspect them. HIGH-GRADE FURNITURE ed at the post office by Miss Florence Henderson of White Rock who will take up her duties about June 1st.—Rosholt Review. Several Roberts county cases of importance were tried before Judge Bouck in Circuit Court at Milbank Saturday. In the case of Sands vs. Roberts county, in which the heirs got a judgment against the county last fall for nearly $2,000, the court vacated the judgment and will give the county a new trial. In the case of Edith Donivan vs. John Donivan. the plaintiff withdrew her answer and the case settled by a payment of $3000 by the defendant:. Miss Mabel Swenumson is spending the week at Kidder, with her sister, Mrs. Roukwell. wjmm.