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COUNTY NEWS. LUDDEN.

games were played and a good selec­tion of instrumental and vocal music was rendered, after which all went home at a reasonable hour.

There will be a Christmas tree in the Baker school house Tuesday even­ing, December 23rd. The following program will be rendered:

Song—Joy to the World—By All. Recitation—Vinton Doyen. A Play—Christmas at Skeeter's Cor­

ners—By the School. Cornet solo—Mr. Harden. Recitation—Maggie Alkofer. Quartet—Mr. and Mrs. Linvill, Mr.

and Mrs. Baker. Tableaux illustrating While Shep­

herds Watch Their Flocks by Night. Song—Good Night—School. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

GLOVER.

A girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Iverson the 9th of December.

P. B. Bergstrom returned from a visit with relations in St. Paul last week. Mrs. Bergstrom remained for a more extended visit.

Mrs. Ben Johnson returned last week from a visit at Halstad, Minn.

Frank Schuman is in possession of a fine 60 H. P. Oldsmobile, and is mov­ing along the road at no slow rate. Mr. Schuman is one of the many suc-cesful farmers of this country.

There will be a Christmas tree at

Albert Strand and Miss Olson came over from Ellendale Friday night and met county superintendent Flemington and the party attended the lecture given by Professor Squires of Grand Forks.

Theo. Mika of Rutland, roadmaster on the G. N., was in town Saturday.

Ju'ius Stenzel arrived here from Minnesota Friday, continuing on his way to Fargo Sunday.

Mr. Bergman and family of Straub-ville were in town Saturday.

The following little mention is a clipping from a Nebraska newspaper which accidentally fell into the hands of a Ludden reader last week: "Mr.

and Mrs. Oscar Olthouse of Ludden, N. D., came in last week for a visit vith relatives here." Aha! Congratu­lations my boy. When are you coming this place Christmas eve and a program home? |will be given by the pupils of two or

Miss Genevieve Weiste was at Oakes three of the rural schools.

Glass The ideal present for the

home can be found in our large stock of cut glass. We carry nothing but "Clark's Famous American Cut Glass," each p:ece stamped by the factory. Special— 5 inch nappy, beautiful cut­ting—

$1.25

A. G. ANDERSON Jeweler

Oakes, N. Dak.

Friday night. C. E. Knox was down from Oakes

Saturday. Cecil Gordon was in Oakes on Fri­

day night. Messrs. Harry Randall, Jimmy Wal­

lace and Everett Hyatt were at Silver-leaf Saturday night.

Grover Ba'dwin and lady and Jimmy Wallace were at Hecla Sunday after­noon and evening.

E. Stearns and family entertained Rev. Williams over Saturday night and Sunday dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Leffingwell returned Sunday afternoon from their trip.

John Law and family entertained a 1 irge house party Sunday afternoon and evening.

Mr. Doyen was at Hecla Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Esterby were enter­

taining relatives. | Z. P. Mustar was in Ludden nearly al' of last week. | T. Randall Jones of Bismarck was in town writing insurance policies for several days the past wee^c.

J Quite a party of Guelph I. O. O. F. |bdge members were in town Wednes­day evening in attendance at a matched jgame of whist w:th some of our lodge men.

Roy Mingus and Grover Baldwin were at Oakes Wednesday night.

Only four insurance men trying to do Ludden Wednesday.

Rev. Brown of Guelph was in town Thursday calling on and visiting with Ludden people.

The Ladies Aid met with Mjs. Henry Taylor Thursday afternoon.

And still this lovely autumn weather continues.

Mrs. Taylor Gordon is convalescing from her illness of last week.

Mrs. E. Stearns entertained a party of ladies and gentlemen Monday even­ing.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Linvill were host and hostess to a large party of young folks Monday night at supper and the rest of the- evening. All kinds of

THINGS YOU NEED FOR XMAS Apples, Fancy New York, Baldwins and Russetts CA

per barrel, WwivV

Apples, Fancy Washington ^0 AA per box, VaiVV

30c 40c 50c Cranberries, Large and Fine OElfc

two quarts for hVV

Grape Fruit OCife three for hVV

Grapes, Imported Malaga 9 A A per pound, 4VV

Christmas Cigars, twelve to box fA. A A per box, 3UC WI •WW

Mixed Nuts, all new crop 99a per pound, MmtX

Walnuts, Brazil, Almonds, Pecans, 9Ca per pound, &VV

Candy, Xmas Mix, 4 Aj| "i C. per pound, I UG" I WW

A Full Line of FRESH VEGETABLES Look over our line of Sunshine Sugar' Specialties for Christmas

10c. 15c, 25c. 50c Packages

A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL1

PURE FOOD STORE

Miss Emma Nuss visited friends at Oakes the latter part of the week.

John Griess succumbed to a spell of illness last week.

Tobias Fritz returned from the twin cities Saturday where he went to seek mployment, but conditions did not suit

so he returned to North Dakota. The Farmers Club announced to be

organized here last Friday met and held its first meeting. Henry Gross-hans was elected president of the club, B. H. Stevens vice president, Nile Payton secretary and G. F. Grosahans treasurer.

J. House, from east of Oakes, was a visitor at the Whitfield home the lat ter part of the week.

Rev. L. H. Frojen of Litchvil'e was a brief caller at the burg Monday even­ing.

Mrs. Julia Morse has been suffering from blood poisoning in one of her fingers this week.

Marion Rasmussen is at the head of the list of the piano contestants.

Mrs. Beistle left last week for her old home in Illinois.

Three car loads of cattle and hogs were shipped out of here Saturdiay. A. A. Fladager and J. P. Larson were the buyers and shippers.

Preaching services Sunday morning at ten, Sunday school at eleven and Epworth League at seven.

Rev. J. Lindland will preach at this place Friday morning at eleven o'clock Dec. 26th.

GUELPH.

PHONE 125 F. A. ESPELAND

Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Thatcher , left Tuesday for Area, Illinois, to spend the winter.

Miss Winnie Wagner, Rex Bliss, Hazel Withee and Everett Courtney were home from the N-I for over Sun­day.

J. D. Root left Monday night for St. Paul with a carload of hogs.

Joe Scott of Oakes was in town Mon­day.

Charles Porter left Monday night for Minneapolis.

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Young were en­tertained at Glover Monday evening by a party of young people at the Ro-dine home. They were given several useful and nice gifts.

Mrs. Will McCoy and children are visiting in Ellendale.

C. B. Denison had dental work done in Oakes last week.

Miss Alta Arthur is a guest at the Cowley home.

Arthur Olson went to Ellendale Sat­urday night, returning Monday.

Mrs. J. D. Root leaves Wednesday night for St. Paul to join her husband and spend a week in the city.

G. Schultz left Tuesday night for Wisconsin.

Mrs. G. Schultz was shopping in El­lendale Monday.

School closes Friday for a week's vacation.

Correspondence Continued on Page Eight.

OAKES DRUGGIST HAS VALUABLE AGENCY.

S. L. Harris has the Oakes agency for the simple mixture of buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., know as Ad'er-i-ka, the remedy which became famous by curing appendicitis. This simple remedy has powerful action and drains such surprising amounts, of old matter from the body that JUST ONE DOSE relieves sour stomach, gas on the stom­ach and constipation almost IMMEDI­ATELY. The QUICK action of Ad-ler-i-ka is astonishing.

A HOME

AT AUCTION! ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, AT 2:30 P. M. 1 will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder my house and two lots on Second Street, north of Moore's residence, one block north of Oakes National Bank. House has 5 good rooms, nicely finished. 2 lots go with it, also garage 14x24,10 foot posts with cement floor.

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TPD MC 35 per cent cash> balance4 equal annual payments at six * Ci\l"I3 per cent interest, or 30 per cent cash and $17.50 monthly pay­

ments at six per cent interest. 5 per cent discount will be allowed for cash. $5.00 in cash will be paid to the person guessing nearest the selling price. Take advan­tage of this opportunity to get a home at your own price and on EASY TERMS*

1 will also sell on the same day One Team of Work Horses and a few Spring Colts? some harness and many other articles used on the farm.

Sale to Be Held at Residence Terms of Personal Property: On amounts over $10.00 time will be given to October

1st, 1914, at 8 per cent interest.

A map of North Dakota and Calendar will be given away to every purchaser in this sale

C. P. JENKINS H. J. JOHNSON AUCTIONEER OWNER

J. E. BUNDAY, Clerk

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Santa Claus is Wise I w w | E S A Y S Y O U S H O U L D B U Y U S E F U L G I F T S . O u r f u r n i t u r e s t o r e It is just the place to buy sensible and useful gifts. Santa will be with us

I I as he has selected our store for his headquarters for the glad holiday sea­son. He says a piece of furniture is a suitable gift for any member of the family. €][ Come in and let us help you make your selection from a large line of the very best the market affords.

Kitchen Cabinet No kitchen is complete without a neat, well arranged kitchen cabinet. Santa has thought of the many steps the housewife can save by having one of these fine cabinets. Get one now.

Our Line of Rugs is complete and of highest quality, beautiful combinations of color, pleasing and restful to the eye. Large rugs and small rugs, suitable for any room. Get one.

Our Parlor Chairs rockers, sofas and couches tell of ease and

1 comfort. Just the kind to give rest and pleas­ure to all. Get them here.

We have some of the neatest and prettiest Dining Room Furniture. A well furnished dining room is a joy to the household. They are for you.

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The bed room, the rest room, where one-third of the time is spent in building up the powers for work, should be nicely and comfortably furnished. Our line of beautiful brass bed­steads, unbreakable sagless springs, wool filled, hair filled and felt filled mattresses are sure to give the m o s t p e r f e c t r e s t . Get them of us.

Beautiful Pictures to Decorate the Walls of the Home. Santa has helped us select the best the market affords for your tftts. COME IN AND SEE SANTA.

BOARDMAN'S FURNITURE STORE OAKES, NORTH DAKOTA