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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-08-13
WRIoHTsTowN.

."RI0HT8TOWN.: 49,
J. E. Reese has moved back oil his farm on Sec
lion "a. . $3.50 :: p: !; = :.
Elder Wright AZ shut down his mill till after
John Burns starts for the :whe4t fields Of Dakota
next Tuesday,. 80 = - -:
Perkins has had his machine put in fine comb
ton for fall threshing::
Nancy Perkins closed her term OF school in the
town of Germania last Friday.
Services were held in the Town Hall last Satur-
day, cemmemora:ing the life and services of U. 8.
Grant, Rev. E. Wright, officiating
Lightning struck Dan Camerons house last Fri.
day evening, but did not do much Damage aside
from shocking the family and tearing few splin-
tiers from the bedstead.
While E A. Perkins and Mr.. Whitney were re-
turning ONE recently they lost barreloEsalt and
10 gallon can of Oil out of their wagon. They
had been to Wadena. Comment unnecessary.
We are glad to hear that we are going to have a
fair this fall. That is just as it should be. Now,
| as that meter is settled, let every farmer and
everybody else. take active interest and get M
grand old fair. The present season will warrant
It,
Harvest has fairly commenced; will nearly all
be cut this week. Oats are very heavy. Wheat
was damaged considerably by the hot weather
| will shrink the crop materially. Some pieces OF
| wheat is badly rusted and heavy grain is lodged
badly by the late heavy rain and wind storms.
The latest joke ofthe season IL that . certain
District Clerk got dissatisfied with their Teacher
and wanted him turned out of school. On inquir
ing what his objections were he said that he allow
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The result of the Democratic meet
ing at Wadena, Saturday afternoon
Aug. lst, for the purpose of institut
ing a county organization, was unin-
tentionly omitted last week. The
meeting resulted in the election oil
the following committees:
County committee-A. G. Broker.
chairman; S, NJ. Chandler, NJ. W.
Kelley,
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES.
Aldrich-I. Hazlett, j. B. Kelley.
John Gillespie. D.
Wadena-J. Katzky, G. Potter. D,
r. K;nno :*:,:::
Thomastown-L. Compton; ThQs.
Kerns, d. Whalen. ~
Wing River-Peter Neuens, Peter
Nehl, j. A. Wilson. ..
Leaf River-Henry Thompson,
James Miller, F.: C. Coon.
Shell River-J. M. Rhodes appoint
ed chairman with power to appoint
balance of committee.
Bullard-Thos. Sherden appointed
chairman with power to appoint bal
ance of committee.
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HANsoN-At the residence of DR.. c
B. Jordan in Wadena, Saturday
August 9th, of dropsy of the heart,
Miss Lena Hanson> 49,.
Miss Hanson was working at Dr. .
Jordan's and had been ailing for
sometime:p past, but the doctors were
unable to determine the nature the
disease, so after the death a post
mortem examination was held by Drs.
Cromett and Jordan and it was found
that the right auricle of the heart was
about three times it's normal size. The
spleen was also enlarged. The. fun
eral services were held at DR.: Jordan's
residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev.
C. B. Fellows officiating, and the
remains were inferred in the Wadena
Cemetery.
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LEAF RIVER.
Splendid weather and everyone is happy.
Miss Anna Cowdy is visiting with friends al
Fergus We wish her pleasant time.
Harvesting is now in order and the marshes are
drying up so that we shall soon be able to run q
mower.
Mr.. Geo. Coons Lost about half his wheat by the
recent hail storm. Sorry for you George; better
luck next year.
Mr.. Henry Thompson is expected home soon
from Dakota. He has been mp there looking after
some business interests:
Co., Comm. c. A. Alton and Mi. James Miller
will run a thresher this season. We understand
the latter has bought Mr.. Nevens' interest.
Mr.. L. Coons has sold his place to a Mr. Davis,
Of Minneapolis: The former returns to Va. The
latter has moved his family on to the place.
School in District No 10 closed on last Friday
and Miss Efie Wheeler, our teacher, takes with
her the good will and appreciation of everyone in
the district. SHADOWS.
August 10th, 1885.
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ASiatic Cholera

Is the most destructive and danger
Gus Of all contagious diseases; in fact
Diarrhoea, Cholera Norbus and stom
ach disorders are greatly modified
forms of this disease. During these
months it is unsafe to be without
Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam which acts SO
successfully in all summer complaints
1t is harmless and pleasant to admin
lister, Price. SO cents. For sale by
Amos & Benedict,
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Faragut Post NO. lo2. &: A. R.
m Gets in the old school building on
the evenings of the first and thir~
Saturdays Of each month. All COM
railes in good standing are invited,
and will be made welcome.
G. S. Boss,
Commander Post.
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Died.

VA1ENr1NE-At 3 a. m. August 10Th,
of brain fever, Jennett M. Valen-
tine, youngest daughter of John
and Mundane Valentine, aged one
year, FIVE months and twenty days.
He who assuages all grief will COM
fort the mourning family. Their
sorrow is shared by all their friends.
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Be9e,s Cherry Cough Syrup

I consider one Of the best if not the
hest of all the many cough remedies
in use. Ihave sold more of it the past
wear than all others put together
and it has given universal satisfaction
j, NJ. Nye, Druggist. Wells, MIMI
Sample bottles free at Amos 4 Bene'
dict 5,
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LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, Mimi, July End,

1S85.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Register or Receiver,
u. Land Office. at Fergus Falls. Mimi, on August
try No. 77s6, for the e% swA seq nw4 swX
SEX Section 8, Township l32, N. Range 81, W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land. viz, Frank Henderson, David Orr,
Charles NJ. Johnson, John R. Barker, Of Parkers
rairie Mimi. B. N. JOHNSON,
SGT. Register.
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Cure for Pies.

The first symptom Of Piles is:an intense itching
at night after getting warm. This unpleasant
zen sation is Immediately relieved by an applica-
ton of Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy. Piles In all
towns, Itch, Salt Rheum and Ringworm can be
permanently cured by the use ofthis great remedy
Price so cents. Manufactured by the Dr.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by L, E. stinehour
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ed the scholars to play ''needes eye" at recess.
and that he was KIN own to read love stories during
noon recess On asking him what the nature ct
stories were he said he did not know but that it
was one In the Todd County Argus. Rough on
the Argus wasn't it. INVISIBLE.
August 10th, 1885.
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AND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, MIMI, Aug. 9Th

LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, MIMI, Aug 9Th
1885.
Motto is hereby given that the following name d
6nal proof in support of his claim and that said
proof Will be made before Register and Receiver
y S. Land Office, at Fergus Falls MIMI, on Sept.
for: the hex mex Section rs, Township 132, n.
Range So, W He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upOn and cul-
tivation ofsaid land, viz: Andrew Stebbens, Seth
Stevens, James w .Goheen, James Harkcom, all of
WrightstOWn, MINI. b. N. JOHNSON,
13-6t. Register.
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Notices of Final Proof:

LAND OFFICE at 81. Cloud, Mimi, July 9TH
Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make f.
nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Clerk District court at
Verndale MIMI, on August 22d, 1885, viz: Joseph
Gsell for the swx Section 2. Townshi p 135. Range
IS. He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: Casper Trout James Miller, WILL
lam Manu. Charles Meader. all of P. o. address,
Wadena, MINI. D. H. FREE4hAN,
$751; Register.
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Neighborhood News.
POPLAR GROVE.

Mrs. T. T. Fields has been very sick. =
William Williams has his new house nearly
completed. ;:
J.A. Roberts and A. williams ans down neal
Wadena harvesting.
Geo. Fields and Jesse James have gone te Dako.
ia to work through harvest:
Mrs. Coon has moved into one OF NJ. .Hotters
houses near Wadena for short time.
Mr.. Davis and family, of Minneapolis, arrived
here this week. He has bought the Coon home
stead.
The boys that are working on the Wadena and
Shell Prairie road have not got through yet.
They will not get rich at their job. ME-,
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LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, Mimi, July Bird

LAND OFFICE dt Fergus FH11B m1n1:; 5u1S 5fu,
1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
Of the U. s. Land Office at Fergus Falls Mimi. ON
August %: 1885. VIZ: Edward S. Devine, Home
stead entry No. 1894, for the nwx sec q, twp 1888
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of. said land, viz T. J. Kits
H. zimmerman. Harrison Bailey, all of the P. O.
9-6t B. N. JOHNSON,
Register.
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Letter List.

Letter List.
List of Letters remaining in the Postohice at
Wadena. MIMI. August 18th, 1885.
Mrs. Lue A. Blood, John johnson,
Eva May Kline, Mrs. G. Holt, w.
Vaughn.
In calling for these letters please soy, "Adver-
tised.' GILES PEAKE, p. NJ.
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THoMAsTOwN.

Jerry Walker has built a new granary this sum
NOR. H.
Mrs. Susan Warden has put up neat dwelling
house with bay window. She has moved in.
Corn did not look very promising in the earl,
part OF the season but 1t has come ahead very fast
of late. -.
Haying is mostly over with, 1t has been quite
tedious this summer, as the weather has been sc
unfavorable.
Crops are::good in this section although it II
feared that the extremely hot weather last week
has injured the wheat some.
Barley and rye are all harvested and some have
commenced on their wheat: Harvest will begin
IN dead earnest by next Monday,
There has been great deal of grubbing and
breaking done in this part OF thexd@n this sim
mer. Push and g. ahead is the motto of the farm
ers here.
Mr. John Boyd has built nice barn this sum.
mer and has it painted He has also erected
fine large dwelling house. 1t is nearly COM pletee
except painting.
Thomas Wilson, of M5nrose Wis, arrived h. re
last Tuesday, with wife and children, to make q
visit wit his brother, James, and old acquain
Ences OF this place.
There wss quite severe hail storm pa ssed
through Southern Thomastown Thursday after
noon of last week, hich greatly injured the crops
of Charles Warden, Mr.. Hoyt, and several others
Alex. Boyd has built barn anda new kitchen
with pantry and wash room, also por Oh running
the entire length of kitchen and main building,
which adds greatly to the beauty Of his place.
August 18th. 1885,. PANs1
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No Experiment..

With a majority of people it is no experiment
that Dr. Bosankos Cough and Lung Syrup is :
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Pains in the Lungs
soreness in the Chest etc. Get free sample bot
tie of stinehour the druggist. Regular size sc
cents and LOO.
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AND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, MIMI, July 23rd

1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intent on to make
nal proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Register and Receiver,
18th, 1855, viz: Franz Kitlitschko homestead
entry No. 65z5, for the eh nwk and nH mex Sec
ton ~, Township 1876, N. Range 36, ": P. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land. viz: J. Reiner: Adalph Schmitz, Her
man Boettcher, August Wells, of Button, MINI.
1O.6t BIN. JOHNSON, Register.
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2o0,0o0:::$:$ So: ;$;

of large value, that win start you in work that
will ut once bring you in money faster than any
thing else in ! merica. All about the $780, O0 in
present with each box. Agents wanted every
or spare time only, to work for US at their own
homes. Fortunes for all workers absolutely as
sured. Don't delay. H. HALLETT b Co., Pors
sBnd, Maine.
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A PRESENT.

Our readers for II cents in postage stamps to pay
agents, will receive FREE STEEL FINISH PARLoR
ENGRAVING Of all OUR PRESIDENTS, including
CLEVELAND, size z2x8 in, worth $4.OO. 49,
Address, ELDER PUB. Co., Chicago Ill.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE N PFARMRR

To THE EDITOR OF The N. P. FARMER
SIR I'll desire to enquire of the
Village Council, Through the medium
ofyour valuable paper, whether there
is Village Ordinance prohibiting the
running at large Of cattle and horses
in the Village of Wadena, and, if so,
whether it applies alike to all the
citizens of the Village. If it be that
there is such an .ordinance,2 and it
does apply to all citizens alike, we
would further enquire why it is not
enforced and if it would not be we'll
for the Village Marshal...to get a few
feet away from Front street and see
that this ordinance is properly en-
forced. PETER PELGAL1c.
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EASTERN WADENA,

GASVERN " AOENA.
Ever ybody is harvesting. 49,, -. :. =.
Charlie Williams is working for Charlie Palmer.
Mike johnson was looking for team on Non.
day. -
Mr.. Moon of Blufton, is working for o. Joslyn
with his team.
There seems to be great demand for horses In
our neignborhood. :. 80. s. =.
Mrs. Charlie WEIGH was down Sunday and at
tended Sunday School. 49,.
Mrs. Nc Nancy has gone to Minneapolis with
her two youngest children.
Mr.Davenpo rt. Of Brainerd, came up last week to
work with team through harvest for AL Lenorvi]le
Mr.. Jesse Smith, of Tho mastown, was no to Geo.
Palmers putting fues in the threshing machine
last week.
While N. J. Palmer was in Wadena last week
he cut his finger badly, and after binding two days
with it had to lay up for repairs.
Albert Lenerville and family returned on FRI
day. They seemed well pleased to get back to
Wadena county. They are stoppi ng with Mrs
Kenyon while waiting for their goods to come.
August. 18th. 1885. AFT1CHoKEs.
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WIN more money than at anything else
M II by taking an agency fer the best
w Y selling book out Beginn ers sue
ceede grandly. None fail. Terms
rec. HALLETrBooK Co Portland, Ma inc.
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Price Machine Oil, at Barron's.

Fuller sells 40 quarts for dollar.
Six kinds of machine oil at Barron's.
$4,000 to loan on improved farms
by Whitney & Co.
E. M. Cooper was at Detroit, MINI.
the latter part of last*week. :'
H. Palmateer went to Dover Lake
Tuesday and returned home yester-
day.
Miss Anna Cowdy went to Fergus
Falls, Sunday, on visit to Mrs. w
N. Chapman and other friends
Miss Jessie Weeks, of Verndale,
was visiting in Wadena the fore part
of the week. She returned home
to-day.
G. G. King, of Wilmington, Del :,
general agent for Mackey's Ency-
clop@dia of Freemasonry, is in the
city to-day:
For SALE CHEAP.-l5 feet squar
of land inside the corporation. Also
one set of silver-trimmed harness,
new; for cash or good paper, Enquire
of L. w. BABCOCK.
J. N. Heron, wife and two SISTERS,
Misses Nellie and Addie Heron, Mr.,
Erwin: Follett, Miss Vina Krenz, Mrs
Lettie Miller and Mrs. L, W. Babcock,
are out at the 'Wadena Boat House
on East Battle Lake this week. Now
look out for some big fish stories.
Erwin will probably catch whale.
There was a very large crowd in
attendance at the services n'the rink
Saturday afternoon, in memory Of the
late U. S. Grant. The address was
delivered by the Rev. f. S. Peake, of
Detroit, in a very efficient manner,
and was greatly appreciated by his
audience. The singing by the choir
was excellent:
There are scores of persons who are
suffering from some form of blood dis
order or skin disease, such as Scrofula,
Boils, ETC., etc. After practical test
Amos 6 Benedict assert that Acker's
Blood Elixir will certainly cure all
such disease including Syphilis and
Rheumatism. It is not patent nos
tram, but q scientific preparation.
They guarantee it. 2
To THE EDITOR OF THE N. P. FARMER
SIR II desire to enquire of the
Village Council, Through the medium
ofyour valuable paper, whether there
is Village Ordinance prohibiting the
running at large Of cattle and horses
in the Village of Wadena, and, if so.
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S<soOo w w oAA0>A esuu W. VIII 6A'S o1A~
disposition of them next week. The
first case taken up yesterday was
that of Washington Young vs.. e. M.
Britts & Co. in which a motion to
set aside the verdict of the jury was
argued.
J. n. Heron and Thos. Miller
have leased grounds of the N. P. r. R.
Co., in front OF Kings Hotel and
north of the N. P. Elevator, 50x9O
feet, OH which to erect an elevator
They will not have time this fall to
construct an elevator, but will build
a warehouse 30x40 and will be ready
to handle wheat this fall. Work will
be commenced on the warehouse
next week.
G. F. Calkins, agent for the Kaw
Life Association, made us a hand
some present Tuesday morning in the
shape of a tablet of large blotters
The blotters are held in place by q
straw board back with strips of nice
" polished leather across the corners
so that they can be placed on you,
desk, and are always ready for use.
Mr.. Calkins seems to be doing 8
good business for the Kaw, having
written up a. good many policies
since he came here. We understand
that the membership Of the Associa-
ton now numbers 1873, i =. ss=..c s
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The Queen Writes to Mrs. Booth.

LONDON, July 27.-General Booth, of the Sal
walton Army, has announced a grand parade of
the army in London for tomorrow. The object
Of the demonstration is to influence Parliament
In view of the revelations made by the Pail Mall
Gazette, to pass the proposed criminal amend
ment act increasing the age of consent in girls
from thirteen to eighteen years. The army will
march to the House of Commons and present to
that body petition signed by 600, 600 persons,
praying for the immediate reform of the ENGLISH
criminal laws relating to the corrupting of girls
Mrs. Booth, wife of the commander-in-chief of
the Salvation Army, after the publication of the
Pail Mall Gazettes revelations wrote a letter to
the Queen. asking her Majesty's Endorsement
of the work which the army had undertaken. of
suppressng the patrcian crimes against the
children of the poor The Queen on Thursday
last sent Mrs. Booth personal letter. conveying
her Majestys strongest sympathy with the re
form mentioned
Rev Mr. Spurgeon addressed gathering of
1000 persons at Benmere yesterday In the
course of his remarks he referred to the recent
revelations Of iniquities in London, and de
nounced the traffic in young girls
Mr.. Samuel Morley presided yesterday at a
meeting of members of Parliament who
are pledged to remain In London to
support the criminal BILL special effort will
be made to secure the adoption of the clauses
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Catharine Thomas and Hannah Shuban. eight
Years AGO has bean rostnonad till the next Cork

Catharine Thomas and Hannah Shuban, eight
years ago, has been postponed till the next Cork
assiZes
NJ. De Lesseps, in his report on the Panama
Canal Company, maintains that the canal Will be
completed in 1883.
The Paris Figaro states that the executors of
victor Hugo propose to erect a statue of the
poet at Besancon, his birth place and in the
Pantheon a tomb worthy of the illustrious dead
President Grevy received the Chinese emhas-
sador yesterday with military honors. The
ambassador assured NJ. Grevy that it was the
firm desire of the Empress to be at peace with
France.
Munster bank depositors, representing credits
aggregatlng $4,000 geo, have so far signed guar
antees not to withdraw their deposits for six
months in order to enable the bank to realize
on its assets.
lr,rcc"dav was the nineteenth anniversary Of
the completion of the Ariactic Geographic Cable
Since the opening for business there has not oeen
a moments interruption Of communications
some OF the cables being always in working
order.
The capital of the joint stock company which
IS being formed with the object of introducing
the plantation system into the Camaroons
country will be 250 900 marks. This will be
divided into % shares.
the defense of Tripoli. The garrison there has
been increased by 1900 men. Heavy Krupp
guns being mounted in the fortress, and
1000 torpedoes have been laid in the fort.
An emeute between soldiers and police oc
Cured in Vienna yesterday, in a casino, durin z
which swords and revolvers were used One
soldier was killed and several soldiers and
policemen were wounded Many arrests have
been made of civilians who sided with the sol
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BRIGHTON BEACH Races.

New YORK, July 2Z-There was a large at
tendance at Brighton Beach too day, and good
racing, though the track was slow.
First Race-For winners at Brighton
Beach; three quarters of a mile Won by Wand
dering, by one half length Bonnie Lee second,
Jim Nave third. Time, 1:l9R.
Second Race-Selling allowances; one ard al
eighth mile Won by Nimblefoot by a length;
Blue Bell second, Change third. Time, 2Ol.
Third Race-Iron pier handicap, for all ages.
winners to carry five pounds extra; one and a
half mile Won by Topsy, by half length;
Nettle second, Ten Strike third. Time, 2:439.
Fourth Race-For three year olds; seven
eighths Of mile. Won by Lucy Lewis. by a
neck; Miller second. Florence NJ. third. Time,
l:34.
Fifth Race-For three year ods; seven ighths
of mile. Won by Three Cheers, by two
lengths; Molie Walton second, Thorne third.
Time, 1:34a.
Sixth Race-Maidens of all ages, to carry 100
pounds; one mile. Won by Donald A., by one
and half length; King Robin second. Tom
Kerns third. Time, 1:504.