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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

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{ A new colony Of strange people is farm
ing on the reservation about twenty miles
southedst Of here. Reports have been re-
ceived here Of the strange actions Of the
people situated there, which caused inves-
tigation. Il seems that they are the nu-
scleus Of new and fanatical religi gious sect.
They are under the leadership Of . woman
and hold their property al II one common
lot. The woman is rather handsome and
sof commanding presence, and rules over
the colony 81 about two hundred IN asrath.
ser dlsspotic manner. Their religion sayors
somewhat Of the Mormon and some 81 the
old Jewish religion, and on Saturday last
they oaered burnt offerings IL the way q
scalyes, etc. They positively refuse q az
Low strangers who win not be one 81 them
Ia their midst and all attempts 70 gain any
/ information from them ~ tho ordinary
means have failed. 1,hey have called their
town 'ierge p: etter. ssas ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
31c CASH Ole
Paid for County Warrants. Ninety ono
cents (91c) on the dollar.
RAMsETr Bros, Washburn: N. D.
O1c
Choice Lands for Sale

On Liberal Terms within the Reach of All.
The undersigned has for sale few
choice tracts of farm land in Mclean coun-
ty, among which are one section in town
ship IA, range 81, one section in township
IA, range 80, and two sections in town
ship 145, range 81, which will be sold in
whole or in subdivisions, as desired, ON
the following liberal terms:
The conditions of the sale of the above
tracts provide that from ne-fourth to
one-third of the land purchased, as may
be agreed, shall be broken up and proper
ly cultivated to crops in each of the first
three years from date of purchase, and
thereafter all of the land, as may be agreed,
shall be cultivated to crops in each success
sive year. In payment for the land tho
purchaser is to deliver in each year after
purchase, at the time and place agreed
upon, to the party from whom the land is
purchased, ONE-HALF OF THE CROPS RAISED
IN EACH YEAR, and to receive credit there
for at the market value at the time of de-
livery. Such payments to be continued
from year to year until the aggregate sum
for which the land is sold. and 8 per cent
annual interest, is fully paid, with the con-
dition that at least half of the price of the
land and accrued interest shall be paid
within five years, and all of it within eight
years from the date of purchase.
A liberal discount will be made for cash,
and, if desired, purchasers can pay part
cash and the balance in from four to eight
years, as may be desired, at z per cent
interest. I also have
Decided coal and grazing land for sale
at bargain. ss
Improved farms, with houses, barns and
graneries, for sale or rent.
Business and residence lots in Washburn
for sale.
Settlers located on government land.
Any information, maps or other data
furnished on application.
JOHN SATTERLUND.
Washburn, N. d.
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Proceedings of County Board.

Washburn, Aug. 4, 1890, 10 a. m.
The board of county commissioners met
pursuant to adjournment. All present.
The bill of George E. Brownell for one
days attendance at court, amounting to
Sp5, was on motion allowed.
The bill of fJels Erickson for labor and
material for Reeds cooley bridge, amount
ing to $34.50, was on motion allowed and
ordered paid out of bridge fund.
The bill of John R. Mann for material
for bridge at Hancock, amounting to $3.50,
was on motion allowed and ordered paid
out of bridge fund.
The bill of T. Il. Smyth for salary as
county physician, amounting to $75, was
allowed.
On motion the board adjourned to 1:3O
p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All present.
The bill of the Mclean County Mail for
printing, advertising and stationery,
amounting to $56.25, was allowed.
The bill of G. T. Lange for salary as
county auditor, amounting to $77.25, was
allowed.
The bill OF B. N. Peterson for freight on
bridge plank, amounting to Sc, was al.
lowed and ordered paid out of bridge fund
The bill of F. II. Register for salary as
states attorney, amounting to $291.66, was
on motion disallowed.
Moved and seconded that the PROPOSE
tion of the Northern Pacific Railroad com.
pany, through their tax commissioner, G.
S. Fernald for settlement of the tax cases
now pending in the supreme court, be de-
clined. Carried.
The following bills were allowed and or
dered paid out of the general fund:
L. NJ. Wallin, salary, services and
mileage, as sup't of schools,.... $42 &C
CT. Huston, services on board. .... 8 OC
Anton Peterson, {: " go. 18 OC
On motion, the board adjourned tc
Monday, Sept. LIST, 1880.
G. T. LANCE, Co. Auditor.
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Number Z.
Three Were Left.

The steamer Abner Oneal, Capt. Dick
Talbot, came up from Bismarck Tuesday
morning, and landed at our wharve
quantity of lumber and shingles for the
Mandan Roller Mill company's new ware
house to be erected at this place. On
board the Oneal were three passengers,
Miss McKeever of Campbell, S. d, Samuel
V. Williamson of Bismarck, and Mr.. Rap
pleye of New York, who is travelling across
the continent in canoe, all of whom, it is
said, took passage on the Oneal per inyi-
tation of the captain. While the steamer
was discharging her cargo, the trio came
ashore and strolled up into town. The
captain became miffed at something, and
as soon as the unloading was completed he
ordered the steamer pulled out without
ringing the bell or footing tho tooter, and
upon returning to the landing tho trio
were sorely amazed at seeing the Oneal
steaming down stream on her homeward
trip with her three honored guests left be-
hind. Tho party, however, were deter
mined to return to the capital city rs they
came-by water, and Immediately nego-
tiated for the use of DR.. Smyths skiff.
The New York gentleman, accustomed to
padding his own canoe, took the oars,
and the young lady took position at tho
stern to do the steering, while Mr.. William
son occupied front seat with a tin dish to
bail her out. Thus equipped tho party
pulled out, and it is hoped they reached
their destination in safety.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09


The adjourned democratic state conven
tion was held at Grand Forks last Wednes
day, the 9Th inst, and went through tn,
routine of nominating a state ticket
There was but little enthusiasm manifested
and from beginning to the end the conven
tion seems to have been very tame affair
The following is the ticket:
= JoHN D. BENTON, Of Fargo.
W. N. ROACH, of Larimore.
For Lieutenant Governor
GEO. P. GARRETT, of Wahpeton,
For se'retRary s. x. q Wilson, StnfS Of Bathgate.
: ~ G. =. MECH, Of Mandan.
For State Treasurer
For Attorney Gs9%nhs Generals :, nov,,s ,,ts
For Commissioner of Insurance
F.S. SERUMGARD, of Griggs Co.
For Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
G. A. HARSTAD, Of Hillsboro.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
MRS. LAURA EISENHUTH, Of Darlington.
For Railroad Commissioners
LOWE, of Stutsman.
STEVENS, of Ransom.
RENDI, Of Walsh.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

Capt. Fitzgerald started out into the
country Tuesday with his chestnut PAGER
and fine covered carriage. About two
miles out, while going down little hill, one
line became detached from the bride and
the horse began to increase his speed-and
in circle, too, as the captain pulled on
the remaining line. Around and around
they went, and at last the carriage got
dizzy and tipped over, breaking the cross
pierce to the thills and there ending the
circus. "Now, you see," said the captain,
as he came back leading the untamed
steed and his crippled conveyance, ''the
consequences of children monkeying
around a stable-d-n it."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

The Fargo Argus got to the front in big
shape in reporting the Grand Forks con-
vention from the first ripple on the wave
at the beginning to the complete ebb of
the tide at the close. Whatever may be
said of the editorial course of the Argus,
its news service is way up.-Jamestown
Capital.
The Capital echoes what every one must
admit. The Argus now occupies place
on the pinnacle of fame, with Major Ed
wards standing on its very apex brandish-
ing the sword Of triumph over the heads
of his fallen foes. The scales have turned
in the majors favor, and he stands to day
the proudest man in North Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Come OFF, Bro. Walker.

The Bismarck papers refer to the pro-
posed development by Pierre people of
the "Burleigh and Mclean county coal de-
posits." The development proposed is in
Mclean county, sixty five miles from Bis
marck. If the moon would drop down
within hundred miles of Bismarck the
journals of that village would refer to it as
"Burleigh countys lunar deposit. Mo
Lean County Mail.
It is the Pilots opinion that the moon
story will apply to the journals of Wash
burn as well as those of Bismarck. It
must be notifying to Washburn boomers
to talk of their immense deposits of coal
on the river, when in truth they have but
one vein on the river Opposite Stanton),
and that is difficult to work. The Pilot
had it's attention called to the absurd claims
set up by Washburn and Bismarck to our
coal, but modestly refrained from calling
the poachers to an account, knowing that
when coal man came to inspect the de
posits that they talk about they had to
escort him over the river to show him.
The nearest coal deposits to the city of
Washburn are in Oliver county on the
west side of the river, where they formerly
got their coal. We would state that the
Pierre company will begin operations in
Mercer county, six miles north of Stanton,
and not in Burleigh and Mclean. Boom
the coal, boys, it makes no particular diff
ference about the river-it is easily crossed.
Stanton Pilot.
The Washburn papers have no need of
appropriating any glory belonging to our
ineighbors in Mercer county, nor do they
claim for Mclean county any coal deposits
lying outside of her boundaries. Mr.. Siv-
yer, representing the people of Pierre, to
whom the Pilot refers, bought about 300
acres of Mclean county coal lands situat-
ed Immediately on the banks of the Mis-
souri, river, and that is the coal which will
first be mined. That Mercer county is
abundantly supplied with excellent coal,
also adjacent to the river, we know full
well, but just at present the Washburn pa
pers are booming the Mclean county side
OF the coal question. That there is plenty
Of coal in Oliver county on the opposite
side OF the river from Washburn, we also
know, and we are free to admit that ut one
time our citizens here attempted to mine
some coal there, but the enterprising set
tiers Of Mercer county stole the coal as fast
as our people dug II out, and with the last
load they stole the mining tools and i'm
plelnents. Since then, the Washburn peo-
pie have procured their supply Of coal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

Judge Ranard's ''combination" has been
a source of perplexing anxiety to yc scribe
of the LEADER for sometime. Diligent
and persistent inquiry among the boys,
including Larry Casselman and Judge
Wallin, failed to furnish any light upon the
subject. Col. Low, however, who came
down from his ranch Wednesday,, put us
on to tho racket, and we found out that
Charley Lange was the only one who held
a key to the mystery. He at last revealed
to us the secret, and the next morning ev-
erything was as clear as mud.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
More About Mclean County Coal.

More About Mclean County Coal.
The following, which is copied from the
Pierre (South Dakota) Free Press, will ex
plain itself:
u. E. Britton of Washburn, North Da-
kota, publisher of the Mclean County
Mall arrived in the city last evening by
private conveyance, having driven all the
way. Mr.. Britton is all old time acquain-
tance of the editor of the Free Press, and
of course called at the Office to shake hands.
Washburn is the center of the immense
coal fields of Mclean county, and one of
the points from which it is proposed to ship
coal Jrom the upper river to Pierre and 9th
or points. The Free Press of course inter
viewed Mr.. Britton as to coal prospects
and got considerable valuable information.
Being asked to give his views as to the
feasibility of barging coal down the river,
he said:
4 have no doubt that this industry is not
only practicable, but can be developed in
to one of the greatest in the northwest.
Ny object in coming down here at this
time was to confer further with Mr.. Sivyer
and your people generally with a view to
perfecting an organization for handling
our coal. stopped at all the towns be-
tween here and Bismarck on my way down
and find there is a very great clamor for
cheap fuel, and believe that if ten barge
loads of coal was started from Washburn
for Pierre, it would all be sold out at fair
prices before reaching here, if offered for
sale at all. Washburn is forty miles above
Bismarck, and in the vicinity coal crops
out along the river banks, and thousands
upon thousands of tons can be mineda and
dumped right on barges without any extra
handling. am satisfied this coal can be
delivered on board the boats at from 75
cents to 81 per ton. AS to the cost of
transportation, understand that Capt.
Talbot has made proposition by which
it can be delivered in Pierre for but little
more than So per ton.'
When asked as to the quality of the coal
Mr.. Britton said:
we who have used the coal for years are
satisfied that the groupings and upper
veins are equal to Iowa coal, and in fact
are cleaner, while the lower veins 30 far as
tested are much better
Mr.. Britton has been spending the day
around the city talking with our business
men and receiving much encouragement.
In this connection we will state that Mr..
Sivyer and several other of our citizens are
making arrangements to build some barges
and make q thorough tcet Of the matter at
once
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Washbmn Mclean County, Saturday,

Jos. Dietrich and C. Fl. Albertson drove
up from Bismarck Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning started out for w. e..
Lows ranch forty miles north of Wash
burn. They have gone up into Sheridan
county in search of ranch where they can
procure plenty of hay, good water and
shelter of stock. If Colonel Low can't put
them on to just such a ranch as thoy want,
then such a place has no existence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

It is said that Doctor Smyth of this place
was recently called into the country to see
lady who was troubled with some slight
ailment. The doctor felt the patients
pulse, and redectively remarked-"H'm!
The case is one, I think, that will yield to
mild stimulant. Let me see your tongue,
madam, if you please"
The husband of the patient hastily in
terposed with: "Oh, doctor, her tongue
doesn't need any stimulating
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

Dr.. Logan think it was shameful the
way they used Governor Miller and Attor-
ney-General George F. Goodwin at the re-
ception at Fargo last night. They allowed
the governor to walk along alone when
hacks and vehicles of every description
were provided for the others, and they had
. aburlesque in the shape Of dray painted
with the words, "Goodwin's band wagon"
II wsA extremely puerile and displayed
bad taste, think Fargo Argus.
That's nothing, doctor; it's the way the
boys have Of joking with the state officials.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Hotel Arrivals.

At the Merchants: John p. Cook, Berth
old; Joseph A. Burgum, Conkling; S. d.
Rohrer, Hancock; Daniel Leroy, Steven
son; Fred Mellin, Turtle Lake; John C.
Dwyer, Snake Creek; Jos. Dietric, c. II.
Albertson, Bismarck; w. E. Low, Lows
ranch; Olaf A. Anderson, Stevenson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

1 "a farmers wife living near Dover, N. J.,
broke duck egg IN frying pan few
days ago, when out rolled an egg Of small
81 size. The larger egg was Of ordinary
size and contained q perfect yolk. The
inner egg was about one and one-half
inches long, with q perfect shell and nor
NAL il every way.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

It is said that congress has appropriated
$4,000 for the purpose Of moving the Ft.
Berthold agency to the Little Missouri,
where the Mission school is located.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

Edgeley Mail: Washburn, Mclean coun-
ty, is fortunate town. It has two of the
very best newspapers in the state, though
not half the size of Edgeley. The latest
candidate for public favor, the LEADER,
merits more than it will receive, and for
the LEADEn's sake we would like to see
Washburn grow to size that would war
rant it's establishment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

The sauk Rapids (Minn.) Sentinel of
July 81, comes to us draped in mourning
for the death of Anna Cronk- Benedict,
aged go years, wife Of George W. Benedict,
editor of the Sentinel. Mr.. Benedict,
whom we have known for more than a
quarter of century, has our deepest SYM
pathies in this sad bereavement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

+ It Is said that Joe Cotton tried to get on
tho republican band wagon, last week, but
slipped his hold and fell into the soup is
bad shape The last seen Of Joe was under
the Manitoba railroad bridge trying To-
kick ths founrd dstion opt
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

Joe Cotton, the coalman from Ward
county, was heard to remark-Well, they
downed us, but had the satisfaction of
downing the fellow who downed us.-Far-
go Argus.
Well, Joe, how did you vote in that con-
vention?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Bismarck Z Wash burn
STAGE LINE.

JOHN sATTERLuND, Proprietor.
Stage leaves Waslburn on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings, arriving at Bismarck at
about p. IN. same days. Leaves bismarck Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday mOrnings.
Stage Office at Bismarck. In Pacific House: at
Washburn, IN Merchants HOt3l. #sssaS ss5
ta stages connect at Wasiltyrn for All points
North and West $s3 Sd
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

John Satterlund and Ole Grandin have
been busy the past few days moving and
blowing fire breaks around the town. The
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Notice-Caution.

1 hereby caution all persons against
purchasing or negotiating certain prom
issory note, secured by mortgage, made by
me in favor of NJ. j. Handy, payable De-
cember LIST, 1890, as I have not received anyt
value for the same. PETER M1LLrR.
Turtle Lake, Mclean Co., N. D., JuY
20, 1880. 5-S
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09

NJ. N. johnson owes his nomination for
congressman to Major Edwards. If he is
elected, the major ought to have the phat-
test take on Johnson's copy-hook.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
The Republican state Ticket.

so g7 j : + + Z ! -=TT
The Republican state Ticket.
For Member Of Congress Z:
NJ. N. JOHNSON,
Of Nelson.
A. H. BURKE,
So Of Cass.
For Lieutenant Governor
ROGER ALLIN,
Of Walsh.
For Secretary Of State
JOHN FL1rT1E,
HI Of Trail.
For State Auditor
JOHN P. BRAY, 3..
Of Grand Forks.
For State Treasurer @
L. E. BOOKER, y,
B .s5 Of Pembina. sssS a ~ N
For Attorney General
c. A. M. SPENCER,
of Walsh.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction
JOHN OGDEN,
of Mcintosh:
For Commissioner Of Agriculture
H. 7. HELGESON,
ofCavalier.
For Commissioner Of Insurance
A. L. CAREY,
Of Cass.
For Railroad Commissioners
GEORGE H. WALSH,
of Grand Forks.
GEORGE w. HARMON,
of Morton.
ANDREW SLOTTEN,
of Richland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-08-09
Local Brickbats.

Go to Fitzgerald's if you want fresh
lemons, oranges, and other fruits.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-21
Probate Court.

H. L. Dickey, executor of the estate of
John S. Smith, files additional; bond,
$1,000.
George Carlisle and John Carlisle, ex-
ecutors of the estate of John Carlisle,
filed inventory.
Will of Thos. Head admitted to record.
Joseph F. Ferneau, David Jackson
and B. w. Cord appointed appraisers of
the real estate of John L. Hughes.
Thos. Elliott appointed administrator
Of the estate Of Edward Elliott deceased.
Nancy Ladd, administrative of Frank
lin Ladd Hles first account.
L. B. and E. o. Fairly, administrators
OF the estate Of J. w. Fairly, fled in.
ventGs
DAVID Ross appointed guardian Of
Benjamin F. Ross; bond, 81 200.
A. X. Johnson, assignee of D. @.
Johnson, filed first account.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-21
THE FALL TERN


The curriculum of study extends from
the primary grade in the common
branches to q full collegiate course.
Superior advantages are offered to stu
dents, whether desiring normal training
or q business, musical, or collegiate
education. Expenses have been put at
. minimum. The individual interests oi
students are looked after. Special in.
structors will have charge OF each de-
partment of work. Thoroushness is our
aim, earnestness and enthusiasm ou,
motto.
Persons desiring to room in the Col
lege should write us concerning rooms
II you contemplate attending write vi
for definite information, and 1t will be
promptly given. Address
FENToN GALL, President.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-21
Economy: 100 Doses One Dollar"
Merit: Peculiar to ITSELF"
Purity: Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Real Estate Transfers.

James L. Smith to John 9. Wright,
lot in village of New Lexington, $475.
s. L. Link and Jane Link to E. G..
Gotherman, ] acre in Concord township,
$500.
s. H. Beard to Lydia A. Beard, lot in
Leesburg, $500.
Maggie Gossett and John L. Gossett
to Louis Robinson, undivided 6-7 of l
acre, las poles in Fairfield township,
1915.
Annie s. jolly to @. @. Walker, lot in
Hillsboro, $3.50.
Chas. Lsrkin and Minnie Larkin to
Michael Hickman, 2 acres, $l67.
Henry L. Duckwall and others to
Ruth A. Small, ITO acres in Liberty
township, $4,5OO.
A. p. Harris to Josephine Moberly,
463 acres in Hamer township, 81.
Price A. West TO Carey Pope, acres
near Hillsboro, $500.
Sheriff to John T. Wilson, SO acres on
Brushcreek, $458.70.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-21
A Comparison Of The Cost Of
Manufactures Goods In
1880 and 1890.
The Prices Of the Principal Necessaries
Of Life Reduced 20 to 30
Per Cent.
wages are - High. or higher, However,
and Farm Products Nearly ~ High.

The Fort Dodge (Iowa) Messenger
recently gathered some very interesting
statistics, which were read In the Senate
on Tuesday, showing the reduction in
prices of hardware and agricultural i'm.
plements, tending to show that, while
farm products have been falling in value
and farm profits growing less during the
past decade, farmers can, nevertheless,
buy nearly everything at corresponding
ly much lower rates, rs will be seen from
the subjoined prices at Fort Dodge in
1880 and 1890 respectively: