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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
THIEVES "sNAP" STOPPED
They Robbed jersey City Tradesmen
Through u Tunnel.

They Robbed Jersey City Tradesmen
Through u Tnnnel.
Six little boys have been enjoying
lately free access to the stock of two
tradesmen ON Exchange place, Jersey
City.
When the building Was put UP q
tunnel that began away up in the rail-
road yards was extended under tracks
and station platforms to the buildings
and under it. With the purpose OF
eventually fitting it with steam pipes
to heat the building. the tunnel opened
into Gullbsrg's place and into Ram
scr's.
a little gang of street arabs espied
tho hole in the ground and explored it
fer the quarter of a mile or more of its
letgti, md learned that it a!forded
easy aceess to the jewelry and cigar
stores. And tn" little fellows hal
becu helping themselves nightly to
whatever they coveted in both places.
Neither Of the storekeepers noticed
the thcits.
The boys might have continued their
nightly visits through the uuAer-
ground tunnel indefinitely il one OF
their number had not thought the
scheme too good a one to keep to him
self. He began to boast about the
treasures that the tunnel pla Re | at his
disposal. and the story reached the
ears of Policeman Rickorich. The re-
suit was the arre;t of six of the boys,
who were revelin2 in what they de-
scribeu as zone Of the s~oftest snaps"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
Swallowed til. Knife AMI Fork.

When the patients at d Toronto
asylum finishe | the'r dinner ona DAY,
81 knife, fork and spoon were found to
b" missing. A strict search was made.
bat there WAS no tra:c OF them any
where. Suddenly one ot the at
tcadants hearl s>lunthing rafting
INSIDE one Of the patients, the son Of
Il well-known Toronto Clergyman,
and nn examination revealed the fast
that he had swallowed the cutlery,
aad when he moved alb ,us it jinglel
in his stomach. All Efforts since have
failed to rov the lost articles. but
their possession has not bothered the
man in the least. In resp ,nse to q
question, one of the surgeons said:
ole is ali right H.. eats jast rs
heartily as he dill before, and is ap-
parently quite as we'll"
lie is now allowed no knife. fork, or
spoon for external use, hove yer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
NurICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas default exists In terms OF y mortgage
dated June IS, 1898, made by Carl Hanson fsingle)
mortsagor, to Bank Of Minot, mortsasee, mort;
lots one and two of section six, township one
hundred and f~orty-1yc north. range "lrhty-two
west, III Mclean county, North, Dakota; said
Tales. and said mortgage and assignment re-
corded in the office Of register of deeds III said
county, There IS due and payable according to
and no action or proceeding at law having been
had to collect said mortgage debt, or any part
thereof; Therefore notice is hereby given that
said premises dit the front door of the register Of
deeds Office at Washburn. Mclean county, n.
~. OH the I'd day Of Aplil, 1898, at O'Clock
y. IN. HENRY I. FALEs.
Dated January S, 1893. Assignee.
JoHS ". MAHTK, Attorney,
ianIi Devils Lake, n. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof

Notice Of Final Proof
Land Office at Bismarck. y. D.: Jan. 6, 1898;
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim. and that said
court at Washburn, N. d., on Marcn 10Th. 1888,
viz:
For the neA and lots ! and 2 Of section 3, town.
Ship III north. range 81 west 9Th r. M:
lie names tile following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz:
Henry nartels, Peter Miller, William Reuter-,
Herman Hanson, all Of Turtle Lake. n. ID.
jan14 X. =. NEAL. Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
His Record Good.

In a case which was being tried the
other day in Il Vienna law court. a
cab1nan who drove a one-horse chariot
was called as q witness. To test the
trastwcrthiness Of the evidence he was
about to give. he WAS asked by the
judge il he had ever been punished for
amy misde.neanor Witness-I was
only punished once. many years ago.
and that was when I was detained By
the police for twenty-four hours. The
Judge-You have never been sente need
to any term of imprisonment by q
judge for any very serious breach OF
the law? Enthusiastically not, my
lord. The Judge, shaking his heal
"A caoman! Aud never been prose-
cuted? How long have you been a
cubman? Witness-sinee the day be-
fore yesterday. The Judge, smiling
All! That will do. Let the case pro.
ceo0.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

DEFAULT existing In q mortgage executed
by Wesley Van Kotcn and Anrm, May Van
kcten, his wife, mortgagcSr, to the Missouri
dated November 18th, 1888. and recorded Noveu-
her 9th, 1853. at : o'clock p. M, In lock A Of
Mortgages, pages 1876 and ISL 9: the records Of
North Dakotal. on the northeast quarter neMl
Of section fourteen Il4l, III township one hun
drrd and forty-stvcn CAD north, range eighty
now due, secured by said mortgage, 5000,
Therefore, said mortgage viii be foreclosed and
Sc premises therein described sold at public
sale to the highest bidder for cash, Subject to
first mortgage of 500. Ol, at the front door OF the
courthouse in said Mclean county, N. d.. on
February 9th, 1893, at 10 O'Clock a. IN, to satisfy
said debt and costs.
Dated January 10, 1893,
MISSOURI VALLNY LANE MORTGAGE
COMPANY, Mortgasec. ianla
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
LITTLE CHILDREN SINGING,
That IL the Way the Russians Greet tho
birthday OF Christ.

That IL the Way the Russians Greet tho
$ birthday OF Christ.
In Russia there 10 always a great
demand for little ones who u sing
we'll. Girls with clcar, sweet voices
and boys with notes like a thrush are
carefully cared for and cherished rs
they are in no other country. In
America they IRE very fond OF chill
dren who can sing. But they are not
SO absolutely necessary TO US as they
seem to be to the Russians.
The night before Christmas in all
the Russian churches there is sure to
be gathered together a very large as
sembly of people-so many. indeed,
that the church is crowded out to the
door steps and people stand looking
over each others shoulders trying to
get just q peep into the church.
The altar is sure to be
very beautifully decorated with
candles and with images of the Christ
child. And up to midnight very SOL
emn services arc held. Suddenly, at
the stroke Of the midnight bell, every
thing ceases. The church is very brill
liantly lighted, and. rs the lights food
the church, a cllild's voice is heard
pealing forth a Christmas anthem.
"Kristos! Kristos! Kristos!" Is the
burden of the song they always sing.
and those who have had the pleasure
of listening to- child's service hold at
midnight in Russia say that it is worth
the trip all the way there just to hear
the lovely child voice sing the
"Kristos" solo with the grand chorus
of 100 baby voices which follows in a
Christmas refrain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
lie Was Not Killed.

A man registered at a Madison, Ca.
hotel a short time ago. He engaged a
room and retired. and after sleeping
for sometime had a dream. He
dreamed that he was on O railroad
train that was going at good speed,
when he discovered that another train
was coming toward his on the same
track and q collision was inevitable.
The conductor called out Jump" and
at that moment the dream stopped,
but the dreamer did not-he jumped
out ct the second story window. He
fortunately escaped serious injury.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
Dyed Poodle.

King Humbert's whiskers began to
grow gray, which fretted Queen Mar.
gherita, who rernonst ated = little
With her royal spouse in the matter.
The next day o bottle OF hair-dye was
sent to his dressing.room. with the
queens compliments. The king said
nothing. but at breakfast the follow
lag morning he appeared with her
French poodle unde. his arm. his
fleece q rich hue froma plentiful use
Of the hair-dye. while his own whis.
kers and hair renamed Untouched.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
WANTED.

Republicans, Democrats and lndepend-
ents to know that we keep in stock and
want to sell them Cranberries, Sweet
Potatoes, Rolled Oats, Breakfast Food,
Iowa Corn Meal, Canned Beef, Tongue,
Ham, Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries.
Gooseberries, Salmon, HOLSTERS, Mackerel,
Sardines, Squash, Pumpkins, S~uccotash,
Peas, Beans, B~lackberries, Rasrbcrfies,
Strawberries, Pie Plant, Rhubarb, and the
good old-time Tomatoes. Send in your
orders. ROBINSON d CAsrELMAN.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the co-part-
nership heretofore existing between John
Nelson and Axel Nelson. under the firm
name of John Nelson g. Bro, has been this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All
ccounts due said firm must be paid to
Azel Nelson, who will pay all debts owing
by the same. JOHN NELSON.
AxnL NELSON.
Washburn, N. D., Nov. 80, 1892.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default has been made in the conditions OF a
certain mortgage executed and delivered by
William y. Fowler, Nl unmarried man, mortgage
Or, to August Kruggcl, mortgage. dated JaDll-
lary 4th, 1890, and recorded as q mortgage IN the
Office OF the Register Of Deeds III and for Me
Lean County, North Dakota. on the eth day OF
January. 1850, at nine O'Clock NJ III Book A,
claimed TO be due on said mortgage at the date
OF this notice, the SUN Of five hundred and twcn-
ty-fOur dollars, and ninnty-flve cents, [S52i. N5l.
together with lawful attorney feee, and no action
or proceeding has been instituted at law or 9th
erwise to recover the debt secured by said mort
gage or any part thereof. .
Now. notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of
Il power Of sale in said mortgage contained, and
Of the statue IN such case made and provided,
the said mortgage will be furerloSal by a sale of
the mortyaged premises therein described, which
sale will De lnaue at tie front door of the Court
House, at Washbuln. in the said Nc Lean c0ui-
", at public auction, by the Sheriff OF said coln-
Iii the afternoon Of that day, to satisfy the a
mount which shall then be due on said mortgage,
with the interest thereon, and the costs and eN-
penSeS OF said sale and statutory attorneys fees
as aforesaid. The premises described in said
mortgage and so to be sold, are the lot, piece OK
parcel Of land, living or beingin the county OF Nc
Lean, in the state Of Norti, Dakota, and descrlb-
enteeu 40, in township one hundred and forty
five (145l North, Of range number "igl,ty-threc
(33) west Of the fifth principal meridian, coll
taining six hundred and forty (G4O) acres, more
Or less, according To the government survey
thereof.
Dated, at Sheldon, n. d.. this 2Gth day OF Jan
| Jury, 1893. AUGUST kl:UGGNL,
Mortgage.
Ed. PIERCE, Attorney for Mortsagce,
feh+ Sheldon, North Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
Notice of Presumption Final Proof.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
| settler has filed notice of his intention to max"
final proof in support Of his claim, and that s. Id
ulici, clerk of Che county court Of Mclean coln-
t.. N. D., at WaSl.burn, N. D.. on March "a, 1893.
vaz: JiENRY Fl. HOHItER,
for the swh section 22, township 14G north. range
81 west 18th i. NJ.
he names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon aud cultivation Of saiu
land, viz:
Bruce 7. Tower, George l.. Robinson, Martin
D. Murray, all o local liarbor, n. d., and frank
b. Wells, of Washburn, N. D..
febls r. s. NEAL. Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25
For Sale.

One 3l-inch Rushford wagon. one pair
new Bob-sleas, one set of double harness,
one Fairbanks scales.
ROBINSON d C~AssELMAN.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25

Ed. PIERCE, Attorney for Mortgagce,
feb4 Sheldon, North Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-25

The southwest quarter of section S. in town
slip l44, lii range 81, In Mclean county, North
Dakota, will be sold at the front door of the court
house In Wasl.burn, In said county, on the eth
the mortgage executed by John Anderson on
Decemcer 30, 1850, to Bank OF MIiot, aud by it
assigned to William Crouch. to satisfy !$]Gp.5S
now due hereunder, and costs OF sale and
attorneys fees.
Febrlry list, 1898. a.. s. DRAKE.
fehll Attorney.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29
COUNTY news.
MARDELI..

Say Dad, how you vas by dis time?
In your items of some time ago you
suggested that should come down and
teach you how to pronounce my sweet
name. Sweet! yes should say 1t is.
Your suggestion is all right but being of
a timid nature think it would be too
risky. How? Well I might want to
get it into your head right off, and so
would be apt to get you so riled that
you would tackle it Immediately and
your dear jaw bones would get dlslo-
Gated and the blind pigs would chal-
lenge you, get "home" in every run and
at the end of nine innings the score
would be 10 to in favor of the pigs.
See? So you believe in. Hicks don't
you: Well, what kind of weather did
Hicks predict it would be the 10Th and
Goth of this month? l have been told
he predicted it would be the two cold
est days of the year. Well, but we all
know it wasn't cold bit-'twas thaw
ing both days. Say. wasn't it a blessing
for you though to be prepared for that
cold spell of the 10Th and Goth, but
then every man is apt to make mis-
calculation once in awhile. You also
wish you was goose so you could fly
to Florida. Whatever made you think
of leaving N. d: Even if you could
manage to keep afioat by Tapping your
wings, you would be in constant dan
ger of being shot by the Kentucky and
Tennessee backwoodsmen for, 1 have
heard it said, that when their rifles
"speak" something is sure to drop
See: A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to you, Dad.
liver l Seim is building one of the fin.
est dwelling houses that is to be seen
along the Sheyenne for many miles up
and down. Henry Haugen is doing the
carpenter work.
News is very scarce in this region
now adays.
X. j. Munson is seriously ill.
JERRY SCHNEIDLEBECKER.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29

The Lutheran Society had Christi
mas tree and entertainment 1T, the
courthouse Christmas eve. The large.
hall was filled to overnowing with hap
by people eager to see the beautlfnl
tree and Santa Claus and to enjoy the
entertainment. The tree was beauti-
fully trimmed and every feature of the.
entire program was well carried out.
Mrs. DR.. Platou rendered several diff
cult selections on the piano very nicely.
The lady is an accomplished musician
and handled the piano skllfully. Dr..
Platou kept the audience roaring with
laughter BY relating funny stories, in
which occupation he seems to be right
at home. The recitatioas by the young
folks were exceptionally we'll rendered
and to SINGLE any one cut for special
mention would hardly do for they all
did vol. The appearance of S. Alm-
kloy dressed rs Santa Claus.
called forth expressions Of delight from.
the Young folks and the distribution Of
the presents ended the entertainment,
which was one full Of pleasure and en-
Joy ment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29
GALLATIN.

The Brosten boys are drawing sand
up to Cooperstown on the Syverson
contract.
There was a rousing big crowd of 10
gathered at Riverside schoolhouse No.
the evening of Dec. Gath, called
thither by Christmas entertainment
Two evergreen trees were laden with
beautiful and useful presents, toe mum.
erous to mention, and the wax tapers
shone with their glittering brilliancy
while the spectators gazed with won.
derment, and also partoek of hearty
lap supper. Next on the program
Henry A. Bemis, VIM. B. Jones, Glenn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29

j At last Cooperstown boasts of an op.
position paper. The News was launch.
Cd upon the turbulent sea of journalism,
last Tuesday evening and its advent
was received with boisterous yclls of
delight by its supporters who are try.
i.g to fill a "long felt want"-we pre-.
sumo it is q constant want for Office
that has inspired the burden of a second
paper in this mans town. Our 2x4
second story, back room contemporary,
after borrowing some of our brilliant
ideas, our paste pot and editorial shears,
and stealing wood from our wood pile
to heat up his office, turns round and
abuses the editor of the Courier in his
paper. He calls us his "contemptible
cetemporary that lives on tho back
alley" questions our political and reli.
gious views, and with reckless abandon
predicts the speedy death of the Courier.
The bigoted descendant of Darwin who
tries to sling ink for cur esteemed 2x4
weakly contemporary is probably DIS
appointed politician who is again trying
trying te shy his "office" aspirations
into the political ring. The measly cuss
will probably come out with an editorial
next week advocating the deposing of
the President and substituting Queen
Lii in his place. Notwithstanding the
predictions of our early demise, we ex-
pect to live long enough 20 plant our
second story editorial friend beneath
the sod. If he ever darkens the door
of our editorial mandatory he will be
promptly shot in the neck with cork
screw. In the meantime buy one of
those patent foot warmers of F. b.
KING. Success to the News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29
LIGHT WANTED.

l have noticed in your
columns Of late that the silver ques-
ton was claiminga good deal Of at
tentien and as l do not claim to
know any too much about this great
question, l think you will allow me
space to ask some Of these great sill
verites few questions, and l pre-
sumo they will only be too glad to
answer them.
1st. What is money? I'd. Does
the government make the money?
sd. How is a man going to get
money after it is made? 4th. Is
there not just as much money in the
United States today as there ever
was? 5th. Can the United States
government give purchasing power
to money? 9th. Ii the United
States was to issue today ST, 900, ,ooo-
900 silver dollars how is the people
going to get hold Of this money?
9TH. What would S1oe,ooo, 900 sill
yer dollars coined under free coin
age act with the ratio of Io to I Of
gold be worth today in England at
the present market value OF silver.
Sth. Does farming pay in Griggs
county? This last question is not
strictly in the silver line but it is
asked in good faith, as great many
farmers say if there was more money
they could make more money. 9th.
Is it honorable to borrow an honest
dollar, one that will pass the world
over for dollar and then force ;
man to take in payment of this dol
lar one only worth about 81 cents.
With this l will close and l am II
hopes these gentlemen will give mt
iull and explicit answers to the tore
DING.
CITIZEN.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29

w. Dyson, VIM. Butler, Jas. +. Saun.
ders and Miss Mamie Northrop favor
ed us with select readings. John II.
Hagen, Henry Curtis and Miss Lorena
King sang some very appropriate selec
tions. while Miss Minnie Stowman
played the accompaniment on the or
gan. A NUMBER of other songs were
also sung by persons present. A good
many very appropriate and some anus.
ing selections were rehearsed too num-
ero.s to itemize. Some very rlce in
strumental music from the organ and
violin, Doth separately and collectively
was furnished. Santa Claus appeared
in full dress and the jingling of the
merry reindeer Lclls made many II
young heart leap for joy and many a
bright young eye sparkle in delight,
and our esteemed minister called of
the names of the addresses and it was
quite amusing when h- proved to be
the recipient of II good warm pair Of
socks and Il good square pair of mittens.
The receipts OF the evening were sls 35.
Then came the fireworks which con-
sisted of sky rockets and Il few Roman
candles.
The invitations are given out tina,
here is to be Il grand hop at Andrew
Morsan's Jan. l, 1894.
Whea Angus Stewart went to put the
curbing into his well, he found that the
wind h:ld blown the snow into the vel
to the depth of 20 feet so he has had to
continue to water his cattle ut George
Saunders Jr.'s bottomless spring
KENO.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29

We have secured several new CORES
pondents and would like to get others
from different parts of the county. We
also wish TO remind correspondents that
they must only write on one side of the
paper and to get their letters in by
Tuesday Of each week if possible. We
shall be pleased to furnish stationery to
our correspondents, and would like
those that can to call at the office and
get supply.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29
receive their mail ut Dazey, Valley City
aud other more convenient places.

receive their mail ut Dazey, Valley City
and other more convenient places.
Mr. and Mrs. S l.. Pierce are back
again from visit to relatives and
friends in Michigan
l did not get out in time to wish you
all Merry Christmas. SO must now
wish yen all Il happy new year
Say, ye brother farmers, hearken ye
now unto me. Dad will speak to you
through wisdom. Experience is great
teacher and 1t is through that l have
gained my wisdom, especially on this
point, and that is mutton point. l
have found that sheep industry is just
the thing for us farmers who are weak
and heavy laden with mortgages, the
poor little sheep IS mortgage litter so
it is, especially under the democratic
administrati ion. Why, just think, your
local buyers will bless you at the rate
OF &c per pound for wool at present,
and there is fair prospects that before
long we Will get less by throwing in the
sheep in the bargain. Why do we
labor so hard for wheat only. OF
course wheat with its present prices
which ls-lovely, beautiful-is worth
working for. Now hear me all ye
farmers and laborers, let us all down
the farmers and labor party and vote
for our own interests and raise sheep,
only take care that the wool don't grow
over your eyes.
Ihos. Curtis has few settings of
oats and barley to thresh out yet, and
as soon as we get down to 4J below ;,n(
II little more snow you will see Ton
make the thing hum.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-12-29

Malried-at Cooperstown. N. D., ON
December 25th, 1868, by Rev. Oscar D.
Purjnton, Mr.. Joseph Miller, of Anets>
and Miss Nellie Simpson, of Romness-
A merry Christmas day, with a merry
Christmas bride;
A happy merry way, to celebrate
Christmas tide.
Example for the youth, which they all
should quickly heed;
Young men, ponder this truth, and ap.
ply it, too, with speed.
TheCoURlER extends hearty congraf~
ulations and wishes the happy coup.
a long life and much happiness.