So it would seem that the efforts of those who are interested have already begun to bear fruit. At any rate, there is no question but that the efforts and money have been well expended and that the officials at Washington have been impressed with the necessity for extending the canal so that this large tract of land may receive the water and thus make use of the carrying capacity already owned by the government.

The Nczvs-Bladc said it was not strong for picking out any particular man for glorification, but it must be admitted that Mark Spanogle had been the soul of this enterprise. He had talked for it, worked for it and dreamed of it for years and his prompt and effective work in this instance met with encouragement and praise. Fay Williams had also been very active and eventually came in for his full share of credit.

Northport Irrigation District The election for the establishment of this district held on September 22, 1917, resulted in sixty-five votes in favor thereof and one against. For director in the first division R. H. Willis was elected, the second division chose C. W. Mount and third division elected R. A. Riddle. Mark Spanogle was elected treasurer and John Condon, assessor.

The petition for the establishment of this Northport district bears a great many names and forms a splendid directory of the citizens residing or owning land in the central part of Morrill county and it was signed by the following: Since then M. H. Hagertv later withdrew his name: Mary Mittlestead. J. H. Brubaker, John A. Gordon, J. K. Vanel, K. G. Brown, Mrs. J. 11. Mann," formerly Lydia Hoag, Josephine Hoag, Mrs. S. W. Daniels, M. P. Gonden, T. S. Vandel. Delos Walker, F. A. O'Neal, G. A. Calkins, C.