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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-11
NATURALIZATION PAPERS.
Some Interesting Incidents In Con-
neCtion With Them.

There are many interesting incidents
in connection with the wholesale natu-
ralization of citizens at the special term
of Judge Webber's court in this city
that came to close last Saturday.
The long line Of applicants for final
papers, with q few witnesses for the
entire bunch, was the most noticeable
feature, although the persons that
stood in line waiting to take the oath
of allegiance had their interesting
features. Take, for instance, the
prominence of some of these persons
some of them who have done business
right here in our midst for a number
of years, some of them who have
farmed in this county for large num-
ber of years, and all of these as good
citizens as there are in The county,. as
ready to fight for the flag as any per-
son in the country, and still they were
without their second papers. Their
reasons were simple-some Of them
supposing that they had their final
papers, until they made inquiries,
while others charged it to non chal-
ance, SO long as the law did not make
them get them, and as long as they
could exercise the right of suffrage
without having the papers.
Another interesting feature was the
long list of signatures to the book, in
which the registry of each applicant
was recorded. The large majority of
the signatures we're plain, others we're
not quite so plain, and still others
we're not plain at all-in fact, one of
them is SO unintelligible that Clerk
Warner is still guessing who wrote it,
in order to insert his name on the
blank line at the commencement of
the blank, as we'll as to send the final
papers to the person.
Still another interesting matter that
appeared was the granting of final pa
pers to one Eugene A. Dieter of Fair
fax. Dieter was born in New York,
and naturally, his birth made him a
citizen. But he went to Montreal and
there graduated from the Montreal
College for Civil Engineers. Before
he received his diploma it was neces-
sary that he take out his papers de-
claring himself to be subject of the
Queen of Great Britain. He did so,
and on returning to this country, he
re-renounced himself. This was on
Sept. %, 1886, and on Friday last he
again declared himself a citizen of the
United States.
The pleasant feature of all was that
pertaining to Clerk Warner. He
naturalized over 800 persons and re-
ceived- well, guess.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-11

five years from this time, two or three
large farms between that point and
Saltwater we're devoted exclusively to
the raising of timothy and clover, and
with good success. cite these cases
to you, for the purpose of showing
how little the capabilities of Mime
sofa in the way of raising grains and
grasses was understood in the early
period of our history. You all now
understand its capabilities in this re-
spect, when it's lands now imperfectly
developed, and not very faithfully
cultivated, are annually producing
wheat enough to feed ten millions of
people. We, now living within this
State, many of us from the time OF its
settlement have but an imperfect con-
ception of the capacity of Minnesota
to produce animal food. Even among
many of us, there is an idea that we
are too far north to successfully COM
pete with the more southern country
in the production of beef, mutton and
pork. It is generally believed to-day
throughout the corn belt, that feeders
there have no occasion to fear Mime
sofa as rival. About ten years ago,
when I first commenced to ship fat
cattle to Chicago, the idea that first
class beef could be produced in Min
nesota, was laughed at by the commits
sion men of the yards. After my first
two shipments, not being satisfied
with the price received, my commits
sion man told me that I couldn't ex-
pect to get high prices for my beef, as
Minnesota could not grow beef equal,
ly as good as that from the corn belt
It is needless to say that changed
my commission man, and my prices
when / learned more about finishing
cattle, became better. It has been my
custom generally, to reach the market
on great market days, that is, Mon.
days and Wednesdays, when general
ly there would be about twenty thous.
and head of cattle for sale; and I de
not now remember that within eigh,
years past there has been q day upor
the market with twenty Thousand
head of cattle sold, when as many al
three hundred brought a higher price
than my cattle. Since I commenced
to feed, about eleven years ago, | have
fed and marketed over three thousand
head of cattle, nearly all of them go
ing as exporters to England. I have
marketed about the same number o1
hogs, and from my experience, it il
my present judgment that Minnesota
J can breed, feed and finish cattle and
hogs to better advantage than can be
done in the States of Ohio, Indiana
Illinois, Southern Iowa, and in the
greater portion of Kansas and Neb
raska. This may be considered rash
assertion, even by many Of you, anc
it certainly would be by all of the cat
tie and hog men in the States named
1t is true, that in a cold climate
both men and beasts require more
food than in milder climate, just tht
same as it requires more fuel to heat j.
house, and for the same reasons. Th.
pasturage season, in cold climate, il
shorter than in warm climate. o
course, it is cheaper to let animal.
gather their own food from the lane
than it is to gather it by hand, pre-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-11
Wood for Sale.

Wood of all kinds for sale at the low
est prices by John Whittet. Yards at
residence in WatsOn's addition. 24-2m.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-11
A Job for a
Winters Day.

Every harness about the
place should be brought in
and warmed and dried and
soaked with oil.
Then the wet weather
that is coming this spring
will not affect it.
We sell Harness Oil that
is guaranteed to soften,
blacken, keep out water
and double the life of your
harness, also MEATS
FOOT OIL, or FISH OIL,
as you prefer, at
HITCHCOCk'S
DRUG STORE.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
I'm OLD MADRID"

A Synopsis Of the Plot OF the Play.
An attraction that will soon DO
seen at the Opera House differs
SO essentially from any that
has yet appeared, that it will not be
amiss to give in brief synopsis Of
the plot of the play.
The story is: Don Jose Rodregsa,
an old an wealthy resident of Ma
drid, Spain, has an only daughter
whom he is anxious to marry to aa-
other rich, old Spaniard. The girl
loves her cousin who is young and
handsome but poor. The young fol.
low knowing his uncle's love for mon.
ey, tells him of a scheme he has to
win bride and millions by an elope-
ment, and the old man aids him in
every possible way to secure the girl,
not knowing until the final scene,
that the young lady is his own
daughter and that he has been beau.
tifully hoodwinked by his own
nephew. Such in brief is the story
of "In Old Madrid"
There are only six characters in
the play and yet they make the play
as interesting as though dozen poo
pie were engaged in it. Francis
Jones, young and handsome actor
appears in the role of Valentine Ma
varro, who outwits his uncle. He is
bright and intelligent, easy in man
ner, and sings his Spanish songs
with rich and clear baritone voice.
Billy Marble as Don Jose, is anus
ing and artistic, and he mixes the
archaic humor with some up-to-date
witicisms that are are very laugh
adle,
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
CITY SCHOOL NOTES..

Maud Stanley commenced school
Monday.
Thirtylive students now enrolled
in the High School.
Gertrude BLY, was on the sick list
a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scott visited
the High School and Primary Dept,
Monday.
Mr., VIM. and Miss Anna Root Wis
tied the Grammar and Primary
Departments Monday.
Be ashamed to die until you lave
accomplished something for human
ity. Horace Mann.
Advice To "a Young Man. Rem
ember, nv son, you have to work.
Whether you handle pick or pen,
a wheelbarrow or a set OF books,
digging in bitches Or editing paper,
ringing an auction bell or writing
funny things, you must work. If
you look around you will SEQ the
men who are the most able to live
the rest of their days with out work
are the men who work the hardest.
Don't be afraid Of killing yourself
with overwork. 1t is beyond your
power to do that on the sunny side
of thirty. They die sometimes, but
it is because they quit work at six p.
m. and don't get home until two a.
III. It's the interval that kills, my
son, the work gives you an appetite
for your meals; it lends solidity to
your slumbers; it gives you per-
feet and grateful appreciation of a
holiday. There are young men who
do not work but the world is not
proud of them. 1t does not know
their names even; it simply speaks
of them as cold So-and SOS boys"
Nobody likes them: the great busy
world doesn't know that they are
there. So find out what you want
to be and do, aud take off your coat
and make dust in the world, The
buster you are the less harm you are
apt to get into, the sweeter will be
your sleep, the brighter and happier
your holidays, ana the better satisfied
will the world be with you.
r. j. Burdette.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22


When a trip is contemplated it is
always we'll to prepare in advance in
order to avoid little inconveniences,
which are often annoying. The two
fast trains leaving Minneapolis and
St. Paul daily via Wisconsin Central
Lines for Milwaukee and Chicago
make close connections with trains
east and south. Being elegantly
equipped with sleeping cars, parlor
cars and day coaches, they are fully
appreciated by the travelling public.
Your nearest ticket agent will give
you complete information and fur
nish you folder of the Wisconsin
Central Lines.
JAS. G. PoND, G. P. A.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
Notice of Lost Notes.

All persons are hereby warned against
purchasing two notes, described as follows;
One note for s6C dated March 25, 1886 due
Oct. l, 1896; and cne note for $40 dated
Mar. 25, 1886 and due Oct. ], 1897, both
drawn in favor of Gus Sipples and signed
by Earnest Crinnion and drawing ten per
cent interest. The same were lost by inc
within the past ten days. Anyone finding
them will be suitably rewarded by return
ing them to me. o. A. Poirer,
Glendale n. DaE.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
The Only High Grade Baking Powder Offered
at Moderate Price.
CALum 4;si"s Ss%1s;,
NONE so GOOD.
VIM. Locke is putting in a set of

VIM. Locke is putting in a set of
hay scales.
States Attorney Porter has been in
town few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Frary moved in-
to the Hindman house this week.
+. w. Boylan and family spent
several days at Fullerton the first of
the week.
More potatoes than wheat have
been brought into this place the past
two weeks.
One field of wheat gave Albert
Wedel of Ludden the fine yield of
IL bushels per acre.
The w, G. T. U. will hold regu-
lar meeting in the NJ. E. church next
Tuesday afternoon at 3 p. m.
Mrs. w. B. Mccarthy expects to
leave in about month for Chicago,
where she will spend the winter.
Superintendent of Schools Hicks
OF Dickey county was in the city last
evening with Miss Lulu Helms, who
will enter the deaf and dumb school.
Fargo Argus.
A. L. Sutmar was quite seriously
bitten in the hand while trying to
prevent his bull dog from annihilat-
ing p. S. Peabodys bird dog the
first of the week.
just take glance at the date after
your name on this paper and if it is
a few years behind the present date
favor us with pleasant" call the
next time you are in town.
P. w. Mock of Englevale was a
business caller in town Yesterday.
He has made success in sheer
raising in this state and is preparing
to go into the business more exten
sively.
The A. O. U. w. initiated F. E.
Ash, Oakes, and Mr.. Myers of the
west side of the river into the secrets
of their Lodge Wednesday evening
At late hour they repaired to the
Argyle for an oyster supper and were
there surprised by the ladies of the
Degree OF Honor who had stepped
into help partake of the bountiful re-
past. Several visitors were present
from Glendale, among whom was T
w. Millham, O. A. Poirer and G.
l.. Ward.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22

OAKES MARKET,
No. ! Northern, new, ...... Is
NO. ......... -
Flax Observation-Disclosures. IS
Business is rushing in town this
week.
Rooms to rent Inquire of Chas.
S. Brown.
T. Nicholson was in town on bust
ness Tuesday.
John Good was on the sick list the
first of the week.
G. L. Ward was over from Ellen
dale Wednesday.
A. P. Slocum went to Aberdeen
Tuesday morning on business.
For SALE-A good base burner
heating stove with oven. Inquire of
w. H. Marsh, Oakes, N. D.
Ensign Broadbelt is very low with
typhoid fever and it is feared she
will not recover,
The past week has been hard one
on threshers. A light rain has been
falling much of the time.
Rev. and Mrs. Williams, formerly
Of Tower City, spent several day S
the FIRST of the week guests at Rev.
Brooks.
There will be services in the NJ. Z
church Sunday morning ana evening.
Rev. Taylor not being able to return
til Monday, Rev. Brooks will fill the
pulpit,
Major Hendershot, the original
drummer boy of the Rappahanock,
and his son, are giving entertain
men is in the Red River Valley at
present.
The reception given by the w. c..
T. U. Wednesday night was we'll at
tended and a good supper was served
to the pledge signers and a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all present
T. f. Marshall shipped in 1000
lambs from the west part of the state
Monday and will run them on our
stubble fields until winter sets in
when he will ship them on to Chica.
go.
NJ. Starkweatber took the North
western Wednesday for his home in
Missouri. He is very much pleased
with that state and says that if there
are any who are desirous of making
a change of location he is in post
ion to render them valuable assist
ance.
T, H. Wheeler last week sold 4(
head of three year old steers at the
splendid price Of cents per pounc
on his farm near Hecla. The aver
age weight was 1900 pounds anc
they had been fed nothing but Oak
ota grass. We think this is the besr
sale ever made in this vicinity.
Auditor Saunders has completed
the abstract of the tax list of Dioke,
county for 1897. The total assessed
valuation Of the county is $2,477, ,22l
The number of acres of land assessed
is GIL, 500, with a valuation Of 81 ,5S4
352 or S2,41 per acre, The tota
amount of taxes levied is $65, 1926
average rate 1868 mills. The amour
levied for wolf bounty is $247.67, an'
the school poll is $l,25S.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
AUCTION SALE.

VIII sell all my personal proper
ty at public auction Oct 9th, begin
ming at l o'clock sharp. This in-
cludes IL head of horses. all kinds
of farm Implements and stock of
general Merchandise. This will be
a rare chance for the people to buy
at their own price. See hand bills
for further particulars.
B. V. Apfeld,
Fullerton, N. ID.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
Three Opinions:

"The CHICAGO RECORD is a model
newspaper in every sense of the Word,"-
Harrisburg (Pa.) CALL
''7here is no paper published i'm America
that SO nearly approaches the true Journal
istic ideal as The CHICAGO RECORD. -
From .'NeWspaperdo77" (NeW York;.
tH have. come to the firm conclusion, after
long test and after a wide comparison
with the journals of many cities and coun-
tries, that The Cii{(. 40 RECORD comes
as near being the ideal daily journal as we
are for some time likely 10 find on these
mortal shores. ''-iorof. j. +. Hatfield in
The Evanston (IH.) Index.
Sold by newsdealers everywhere and subscriptions
received BY all postmasters. address THE CHI.
CAGO RECORD. ISL Madison-st.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22

WANTED-A couple Of milch COWS
to winter for the use Of them.
G. G. Olthoff, Guelph N. D,
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22

Hereafter our Meat Market will be
closed after nine o'clock Sund ay
mornings.
Bishop & Hucken bury.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1897-10-22
AT REST

Thomas G. G imblet, aged II years
and s months, passed peacefully
away Tuesday morning at o'clock.
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. j
NJ. Taylor.
Mr., Gimblet YVES taken sick week
ago last Saturday. with Il severe cold
and kept his bed several days but
appeared better and was up several
times last week, Monday he gradually
got weaker but his death was not ex-
pccted SO soon. He was born in
Davenshire, England, was reared and
married there. He came to Hamil-
ton, Canada in the year of 1850 and
later came TO North Dakota and set
tied at Cooperstown where he resid-
ed until he came to Oakes last fall.
He was a gentleman of high
Christian character and has been a
member of the Methodist church for
sixty years. Funeral services were
held at ll:30 Wednesday at the Met
hodist church, Rev. Brooks making
some touching remarks from the text
GA great man has gonc, Prince in
Isrcal," He leaves eight children,
beside many true friends to mourn
his loss.
Rev. Gimblet, son of the deceased
arrived on the noon train Wednesday
to accompany Rev. Taylor to Coop
erstown. with the remains, where in
terment will take place. Rev. and
Mrs. Taylor have the heartfelt sym
pathy of their many friends in theil
hour of sorrow.
DlED-Thursday, Oct. II, 1897
Alma Nepstad, aged l3 years. AT
the age OF four years she received in
juries which mado her cripple fol
the remainder of her life. Although
suffering acute pain every day, she
bore it uncomplainingly. Unable te
join in the plays with her sisters and
play mates, she was never heard tt
complain and her patient name
and pleasant smile, won her man,
friends among both young and old
who loved and will miss her. Fun
eral services was conducted at til,
home by Rev. Brooks of Oakes, tn
body being Inferred in the Sargen
cemetery. The bereaved parent
have the sympathy of the entire com
munity. Although her place in th
home cannot be filled, vet we shouk
be glad that little Alma has left thi
world Of suffering and gone to he
brighter home, which her heavenl,
Father has prepared.
Evening journal., 1897-05-17
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Member Of a Prominent Ken
lucky Family Shoots Himsolf
GREAT RETICENCE IS OBSERVED.
The Deed Said to Have Resulted rrOiJ
the Depressed Mind of an Unsuc-
cessful Suitor His Con-
dition Is Critical.

Louisville. May 17.-Preston Thorn
ton, a member Of one of the most promi-
nent families In the state and the south,
lies at the home Of Milton II. Smith,
president of the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad, on Fourth evenue this
city. suffering from a self inflicted and
possibly mortal bullet wound in the
cheek. That he made an attempt upon
his life in the parlor Of the Smith man
sion is about all the information OBJ
talnable as to the circumstances sur
rounding the affair because Of the ex-
treme reticence Of all in any way con-
rected with young Thornton or the
Smith family.
Soon after the shooting a special train
was hurriedly sent to Lexington to bring
the family of the wounded man to his
bedside. His father is Colonel r.. H.
Thornton Of Lexington. His GRANDPA
ther was the late General William Pres
ton OF this state, and.the wife Of Cen
eral William Draper of Massachusetts,
United States ambassador to Rome, Is
his aunt. The family is well known
throughout the country.
Preston Thornton is about 81 years of
age. He is said to have paid assiduous
attention for some time to Miss May
Bell Smith, the young daughter OF M
II. Smith. That the happenings re-
suited from the depressed mind Of an
unsuccessful suitor is generally believed
Young Thornton's condition is said tC
be critical.
Evening journal., 1897-05-17
ATTACKED By AN INSANE LAD
He Cuts the Throat of Child Where
He Was Visiting.

He Cuts the Throat Of Child Where
He Was Visiting.
Philadelphia, May 17-Frank Mache-
mer. an insane lad OF 10 years, cut the
throat of Mabel Kurt the 7-year-old
daughter of Adolph Kurtz, in the cellar
of the little girls home. She was re-
moved to the Samaritan hospital, and
the physicians there say there is very
little hope of saving her life.
Machemer is in custody. He has for
some time been confined in the Norris
town hospital. He was lately brought
to the home of his sister, neighbor
and acquaintance Of the Kurtz family
and was taken to see the Washington
monument parade as a depression from
his hospital life
The demented youth visited the
Kurtz residence and chatted with Mrs
Kurtz and the little girl. When he left.
Mrs. Kurtz went upstairs to lie down.
Shortly afterward she heard her child
scream, and on running down stairs
was Mortified to find her daughter ly-
ing on the floor with blood gushing
from a gaping wound in her throat.
Assistance was called. and the suffer
ing child was hurriedly taken TO the
hospital. A butcher knife covered with
blood was found on the floor, but there
was no evidence to indicate by whom
the crime had been committed. Sus-
picion pointed to Machemer, but he
could not be found
Shortly afterward he walked into
the house from the street and was
plSced under arrest. He at first de-
MED any knowledge of the crime, but
subsequently acknowledged that he cut
the childs throat. He gave no ex-
PLANTATION whatever for the deed.
Evening journal., 1897-05-17
Died.
AUSTIN-On May 16. 1897, Helen p.
daughter of William 3. and Hattie A
Austin, aged years, weeks.

AUSTIN.-On May 16. 1897, Helen p.
daughter Of William 3. and Hattie A
Austin, aged years, weeks.
DOUGHERTY.-At DuPonts Banks
on May II, 1897, Rose A., daughter
of Michael and Nellie Dougherty.
FLYNN.--In this city, on the 18th in
stant, Annie, daughter of Bernard
and the late Bridget Flynn, aged p
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral on Tues
day morning, the 18th instant, at
O'Clock, from her fathers residence,
No. 916 West Second street. High mass
at st. Pauls Church. Interment Cat
thedral Cemetery.
HOLT.-Entered into rest, Thursday
May 13. 1897, Mary Lyle. wife OF
William M. Holt, daughter of the
late Francis and Louisa Lyle, Of Nor
ristown, Pa.
LUMB.-On May 10, 1897, at her resi-
dence, near Newark Mrs. Martha
Lumb, in her seth year.
LYNCH.-In this city, on May 70
Frank, son Of John and HANNAH
Lynch, aged year.
REYNOLDS.-In this city, on May
-, 1897, Isabelle Reynolds, aged &.
years, months and IL days.
Evening journal., 1897-05-17
The Light of the World
Or Our Saviour in Art"

Cost over 100000 to publish. Contains
nearly 200 full-page engravings of our
Saviour by the great masters Every pic
ture is reproduced from some famous
painting. Agents are taking from three
to twenty orders per day. The book is so
beautiful that when people see it they
want It. FIRST GLANCE AT THE
PICTURES BROUGHT TEARS TO MY
EYES" says one. Cleared $50 first
weeks work with the book says an
other Some high grade man or woman
of good church standing should secure
agency here at once" says every editor,
'as $500 can soon be made taking orders
for It," Also a man or woman Of good
social position can secure position OF
manager of this territory, to devote all
their time to employing and drilling
agents and corresponding with them. Ad-
dress for full particulars, A. p T. Elder,
Publisher, 21S Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Evening journal., 1897-05-17
Train Goes Down an Embankment.

Ardmore. 7. T.. May 17.-Southern
bound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
passenger train No. 1 went through a
trestle 16 miles south Of here and tum-
hlod down a 20 foot embankment. Fif-
teen passengers and members Of the
crew were injured, some of them fatal
lY. No one was killed outright. The
train consisted Of six passenger coach
es and one Pullman. All save the en-
gine and sleeper went through the
trestle which had been washed oct by
high water. Many of the passengers
had 20 chop their way out Of the
coaches.