The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-07-18

GOkey d. Matthew, of Dawson, N. D.,
will be in Washburn for few days after
July 19 for the purpose of doing general
photograph business. All work guaran-
teed to be strictly first class. Prices as
low ds good work can be done for. We
also have a phonograph with seventy-fve
fine selections which will be on exhibition
at the Merchants Hotel during our stay in
the city. Come early. We will please you.
/ Painted Woods creek is now the most
popular fishing resort in these parts
and its popularity is not due to Its close
IproximitN, but to actual merits. Perch
move in the water in swarms and the
anglers hook has barely chance to touch
the water before it is gathered in by an
unsuspecting perch. 1t makes genuine
sport and the wishes of the most ambiti-
Gus angler is fully gratifed.
tuesday was the last day of school in
Washburn, and the children will now
enjoy much deserved vacation. A pro.
gram was arranged for the afternoon and
the time was pleasantly spent Photo
grapher Baardson was on hand and
photographed the school in body-nnm
bering nearly forty. Professor Ranard
has conducted the school and the rapid
progress made by the children speaks
volumes for his ability as tutor.
VIM. Wen, VIM. G. Stieberg, Dave
Johnson, Geo. McCreary and Chas. John
son, of Bismarck, Hans Hultberg and
Anton Carlson, Of Washburn, spent the
fore part of the week at Strawberry Lake.
They report pleasant and enjoyable
time. Strawberry Lake IS general
favorite among hunters and campers
several parties of pleasure seekers from
different parts often gathering around its
shores at one time. The waters of this
and adjoining lakes abound with fish and
game.
Warner F. Lewis and Miss Annie Deane
Burche we're married at Richmond, Va,
Wednesday. Mr.. Lewis will be re-
membered as one of McLean's earliest
settlers. He was in the county long be-
| fore its organization, and was one of its
first commissioners. He owned an ex-
tersive farm on Walkers bottom near
Hancock. Mr.. Lewis has host of ad-
miring friends in this county who joins
the Leader in extending congratulations,
and as Benedict wish him all the happi-
ness vouchsafed to man.
The supreme court has denied Myron
R. Kent, two tiurss found guilty by jury
on the charge of being an accomplice in
the murder of his wife ct Mandan two
years ago. Petitions are now Icing cir
culated--praying Governor Allin to COM
mute the sentence to life imprisonment.
Many who followed the trend of the evil
dence apd are acquainted with the de-
tailed circumstances in the case, believe
Kent innocent and will take pleasure i'll
urging the setting aside Of the sentence.
Petitions can be found at the post office
and at Haugeberg's store.
Jos. Burgum: Crops in the Conkling
neighborhood are looking we'll. The
damage is very slight, and with favorable
weather expect the harvest will be above
the average. Down in the Red River
valley found the crops very poor and
the acreage small. Drouth has played
havoc down there. The spring was un.
usually wet-the soil becoming soggY-
and when the dry. hot weather came on
the ground turned into regular hardpan.
was sold that the same condition pre-
vailed generally throughout the valley.
Considering everything, think We are
better of up here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pickett and
daughter, Mrs. Macmaster and five
children, all of Norton, Kansas, with three
prairie schooners, camped in this village
Wednesday night. They we're bound for
Washburn, this state, where relatives had
preceded them. Mr.. Pickett is an old
soldier, 76 years of age, and while here
Judge w. A.. Patterson showed his friend
ship to the stranger veteran of the war
by making out his pension papers and
forwarding them without fee or favor
Winona Times. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Ticket are the parents
Of John E. Pickett, VINO has home on
Painted Woods creek. We welcome them
to our midst.