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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
BEAUTIFUL SNOW.

oh, the snw, the beautiful SNOW
Where did YOU come from and wnen will yougo:
Earlyi It came and covered the ground
like beautiful sheet, with nary a mound
Again the wind blew; once more the snow 5el
Till scarcely could get to the curb of my well
But that made good sleighng and didn't care
but another foot fell and then where, oh where
Was my Dew chlchen coop, tile hay stack aud
corn! I. -.
They were all covered over that beautiful morn
Aud then tho wind blew. it howled and It blizz
And It screech d and 1t yelled and it hollered
gee whizz!
And the snow came in fakes. in heaps and in
balls,
It covered the roofs. iv right thro' the walls
1t filed up the attic the hay NOV and-darn!
If It didn't pile up twice as hig rs the barn
1t blew th,o' the key hole, till it wore out tile
door.
1t poured thro' the plasterng and cov'rd the
floor.
1t came In the mo, ming, at night and at noon.
1t took out contract to pile up to the moon
And father and John-now don't any one laugh
Made forty foot tunnel to get to the calf!
The pigs and the chickens, soon all went to rest
Ger the beautiful stream, in the land Of the
blsst. 4
The horses grew thin-Oh, my story grows
sadder.
The whole dog-on-caboo.lle wouldn't make q
good shadder
With no hay in the loft and no cats in the bn,
No bran in the feed boX-no wonder they're
thin!
The granary Is holow-the taters are friz
And the boss blizzard makers just got down
too biz
The pump handles brokc--we can't get any
water,
My boy has the measles-the Eaeases-
my daughter. =.
The fires gone out-for we'er clean out of coal,
We 60 in the barn throughth roof, by q hole.
We shovel and dig and then all retire
To.get ourselves warm, for there ain II any lire.
Don't know when to rise-dan't think I'm
lying:
Can't tell when 'tis day break, for the snow
that't a flying,
The trains are all ditched and the Winds cold
and raw.
TT q month since I heard from my mother
in-law.
Oh, the snow, the beautiful snow,
Where did you come from and where did you
go.
You came In October, oh. Row you did fly!
And they say you won't leave till the Fourth OF
july"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Ex-Superintenden Burton rea ached
Washburn from visit to the Douglass
river stock range, Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Burton found his hOrses broken up in
small bunches. He found some that were
dead. When the snow disappears the
great bone yard for loose range stock will
be found in the burned stretches ON the
great coteaux divide.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

ALxADER subscriber as we'll 4 reader Of
the Settler of Bismarck, writes up to US
from Burleigh county to enquire ''if the
Mclean county endorser of the Settlers
political course is the same chap who
rung in tho Mclean county wolf scalps
ON tho Bur1eigh county treasury"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

We learn from the Advertiser, that l.
E Mills, Harvey's enterprising coal Bar
ron, has become proprietor of the Pony
.Guich Goa, minis. Pony duloh mine is a
Mclean county enterprise, being located
near our northeastern border.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
At Bismarck Wednesday morning abou

O'Clock, tie fine residence of Dan Will
liams on Sixth street was totally destroyed
by fire. 1t was occupied bv Alex Fromme
the clothisr, and wife, and a servent girl
They saved nothing except some jewelry.
Th. house WAS built about ten years ago.
at cost Of between $5o00 and $4,000.
The loss is partially covered by $4,000
insurance. RI 4.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
Ralabow s,e,al y sncoe.s.

Tha rainbow sncis' given W the ladies
Of Washburn WAS we'll attended consider.
ing the weather. It. was quite:ta success.
The gentlemen did show skill in variety
of stitches. The frat prize was awarded
Mt. 7. J. Hasuebsrx. Dr.. Tom Peterson
earned the boehy prise, as after losing a
number Of needles end wasting thread be
could mot oven sthread hia needle. even
Nth bossoyed glaases. After .ewing
oofaS and csks vas'served. Then games
7wsre played. Aitexprssetl themselves az
hsving had good time under rainbow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

For a fragrant, we'll bro wned
roast, done up to the Queens
smiles, we recommend Mayor
Patterson's exhibit in the col
umns of the Bismarck Tribune
of February Goth. It is a de-
lineation of the leader of the
|sholier than though" class who
pose serenely in capital city lab
yrinths, when not disturbed by
the searching CLEANS of the
calcium light. Evidently
Warden Wilson's predicament
will remind him, incidently, Of
that very old saw, but with
good teeth, notwithstanding
people who live in glass houses
should not throw stones.' .
While Mayor Patterson may
not be an angel or "withs the
angels stand" he is not good
company for the .@whitened
sepulehural'' afowd.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

M. and Mrs. VIM. Harris, of Inspira-
tion Butte, were storm .staved guests at
the Merchants. Friday evening last. Mr..
Harris has purchased and now occupies
the Hunting Lodge property, formerly
owned BY the late DR.. Slaughter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
ANN0U nee N mt.

announce to:patrons old and new and to, the
public generally. that keep everything Ill
the line of GROCERIES and DRY GOODS
Roots nd shoes and alLkinds of foot veal
to be found IN fist class store. The Goods
that show you, and want you to buy are
fresh and first class. keep no other kind
Gall. examine satisfy yourself and purchase
YOUR needs. Sign Of the CHEAP CASH
STORE Axe1 Ne15on,'
Proprietor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Harvey Advertiser: George Parker
the bad mau Of Feasenden. who sndeav-
ored to secure for George Blair a harp and
a crown, by shooting him full of lead.
has been held to the District court in the
cum of $500. He furnished bail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Assessor Ellis, of Hensler. Oliver coun-
ty, was a LEADER caller, Thursday. He
says the coyotes or dogs are destroying
the remainlng deer in the timber. A
large buck recently appeared at their
correl, nearly starved and its hams partly
torn from 1t.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

In the apportionmeut of the State tu-
ition for the quarterly periou has been
made. The apportionment is based on a
per capita of ~ cents from the interest
and income fund and So cents from the
zines, taxes, ETC., fund. Mclean county is
accredited IN the enumeration with BOG
school children, with share in the appor-
tionmsnt, $26O.1O.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Speaker Williams took charge of the
bill known as the Penitentiary trustee bill
and had it passed with whoop, and 1t is
now III the hands of the Governor. This
bill means the appointment Of new
board of Trustees and new set of Off
GERS for the Penitentia1y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Ra~chman Pace and VIM. Merry were
visiting our busy burg. Saturday. Mr..
Pace says the stock ranches on Painted
woods creek are all right, reports to the
contrary, notwithstanding:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

As two thirds or more of the wild game
of North Dakota will be wiped out by
this winters snow and cold, would it not
be wise in our legislators while they are
tinkerlng with the game bill, after leaving
out the migratory birds, put a 3 years
closed season on the remainder.
Commissioner Rohrer reached Wash
burn Friday evening with another train
load of goods for the Right Place. Must
DO doing rushing business up that way
these wintry days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Rabbi Hirsch: All that statesmanship
now seems to me.n-is eesaaecteiss go With the
problems of knitting wires aud serving
the ambitions of selfish politicians.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Representative Hurley's bill
granting police powers to the
State agent Of the Humane So
ciety, which passed the House
almest unanimously after Mrs.
Bartholomew explained to the
solcns some of the difficulties
and expense that she was put
to in her hnmane work. Among
the most distressful case in her
recent experience was the pitt
iful condition in which she
found the poor half starved
ponies that were floundering
through the snow drift hauling
mail and passengers on the Bis
marck stage line. It is hoped
that her good work will be felt
in every part of the State,-and
will be-if properly encouraged
by the good citizen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
TREAsURER,s REPORT.

Report of the Treasurer Of Satterlund School
District County of Mclean, State of North Da
kota for the year beginning January 1, A. ID
1896.
Cash on hand at beginning Of school year, jan
uary 1, A. E. 1896. ...... $l51 .25
Amount received during tile year
from apportionment Of State
tuition fund 1852
From interest and income fund S 1870
From fines, taxes T.02
Amount received during the year
from taxes levied bv the district
school board, including amount
Ofoutstanding warrants redeemed
or indOrsed by County Treasurer
for collection Of taxes 10000
Total receipts for the year, including
cash on hand at beginning 6o6.s
EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid during the year for school
house. sites and furniture $500
Amount paid during the year for ap-
paratus, fixtures. etc.
Amount paid during the year for
teachers wages 323.s3
Amount paid during the year for
officers 44,7S
Amount paid during the year for in:
terest on bonds 1O6.o0
Amount paid during the year for incl
dental expenses 2l.61
Total expenditures during the year 5l9.O2
Cash OH hand ut the close Of tile year,
December 81. 1895 S7.9
Grand total expenditures and cash on
hand, to balance above total receipts, GOG.95
RELATING no BONDS
Bonded indebtedness. First issue $l20"0O
end issue 10000
Total amount of bonds issued up to date
including all former years 10000
Total'lmount of cash received for all
l.. bonds sold up to date 10000
Total amount Of bonds redeemed up
to date e oOOOJ
Total amount of bonds Outstandings at the end
Of the year, December 81. A. ID. 1896.
Average rate Of interest OH all bonds now
outstanding, per cent.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, 49,.
County Of Mclean, IS
Satterl,lId School District.
do solemnly swear that the within il a true
and correct report Of all moneys coming into my
haadS as school treasurer.
JOHN NELSON
Treasurer Of Weller School District.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 18th day
of january 1887. G. GRANXrROM,
DANIEL TJENTROM.
STATE CT NORTH DAKOTA,
County Of Mclean, IS
Satteriund School District
The within report has been examined by the
school Board Of Svcrirup tcho0I District NO. &
and compared with statement from the County
Treasurer showing funds paid the School Trea-
surer during the year with the warrants Of the
District School Board presented to and paid by
the School Treasurer during the year. and helt
by him as vouchers for the payment Of sclloo
moneys, and with the tax receipts. issued by til,
County Treasurer,
The report Is round to be true and correct ii
every particular and is hereby approved thi
18th day Of January, A. d. 1897.
l,y order of the District school Board:
4 g. i. GRANsROM, President
n test. PETER Dist. Cler
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
onncials without IN Omoe.

The queens watermen are officials
without All Office. A waterman without
a barge must be something like an editor
without paper. But we must not for
get this difference. that while one fat
tens on the Indulgence of the nation
the other would starve. There are alto
aether SO of this admirable body Of do
nothinga For performing their task ad-
mirably they receive . solatium Of about
e5 year. ar.-Exchange.
Exchanging comPlimenss.
..r sea. that YOU are your own washer
woman said Mrs. spitely. Wno V"A
leading her poodle past the p!ace' ..pn+
"Yes." retorted Mra. snaply. us, :,
thank goodness. I'm not. ,eoune ns.-o;, q
playing nursegisl for dog -ea'
Free Press
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
Washburn & Ft. Perthold
STAGE LINE.
r. MCKINLEY, Proprietor.

r. Mc9INLEY, Proprietor.
Stage leaves Washburn at 2 O'clock Z"
M. Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Saturdays
and leaves Fort Berthold, at O'Clock, q
m. Mopdsys, Wednesdays and Fridays.
connects al Merchants Eot. With stage
from Bismarck. strict at,,..'ion p d y
the comfort of passengers and good care
ken with all express paeksgss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

No clue to the PERSONAL of the Winona
murderer or murders as yet. Pieces of
akin taken from under her tngerlnails of
Mrs. Rouse, who in hsr desperation, she
had clawed from the face of her assailant,
proves by medical examination to be
that of an Indian.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Charley Cavalier, after whom Cavalier
County ia named. says he has resided in
the Red River Valley over so years and
that there is more snow this winter than
any one winter since he came here.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

A grand entertainments is promished
at an early date in tho court house. All
for the benefit of the Washburn C"rnet
Band. The proerom-or part Of it
will be made known in the next issue of
the LEADER.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Sheriff Hultberg started ont Ton Bis
marck trip, Tuesday.
Farmer Lavene on the mend agaiu.
Only a spell Of lagrippe with exposure.
Ed. Sorenson, rode over to the county
capital, from Lake Ethel, Friday last.
The charter members Of the Knights of
Pythius are expected to meet in Wash
burn on Monday, March LIST, to organize.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
STATE CT NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Mclean,
Satterluud School District
Wanted An Idea !, e: z: :: :: -

~ i6HK wsDbxsssk6s ssDb 1T 6s8 81 1 oo. CO. pzss.s - -
and list u two hundred iavsateaS wAasS1-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

Register of Deeds Eskes returned from
Hancock. Thursday. He had been up
looking after the care of his stock, and
found things in No. l shape.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27

w. A. Lanterman. the Mandan banker
and enter rplising specu'ator in tho sheep
industry, was guest at the Merchants,
Friday evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-27
Local News

! Five more days of Cleveland.
Six more days of the Legislature.
Time of year to start railroad rumors.
Chances ere favorable for big spring
flood.
Charley Hoover showed up again. Been
getting rich over on the 500.
Pete Gradin, jr.. drops out of the Conk-
ling mill force. Too much snow.
Farmer Force says the stables are ssOut
of sight, in the Weller neighborhOOd.
Fred Bixby drops out of the mail line,
Was good, stormy weather stage driver.
Helick Bagley the we'll known Fort
Clark farmer wae LEADER caller, Friday.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
The Rotten kerosene.

For a couple Of years there has been
more or less bowling all over the state
at the miserable quality OF Kerosene fur
nishcd by the Standard Oil company
and not a bit without just cause. 1t is
claimed that the company sells in this
state a low grade OF oil that will not
pass muster in the east. But it appears
that they are idrking In other states, too,
from the following, clipped from the
Warren Qll) Sentinel:
What ails the kerosene oil sold here by
the Standard Oil company? Such poor
stuff was never sold here for kerosene
OIL since the day oil was discovered, and
It's about time we had something lit to
burn. The price Keeps up to what it
used to be for a good pure oil, but the
quality OF what has been sold here lately
is OF a very inferior grade, if all reports
are true. One of our grocers refused to
sell five gallons of the stuff this morn
ing. He said: 81 have the oil and you
can have it il you want it. but I wouldn't
take it If | were you. | took some of it
home last night aud when | tried to
kindle the fire with it this morning the
stuff wouldn't burn and actually
put the fire out" 1t burns with a dull,
dingy flame and makes miserably poer
light. 1t the first touch it smokes the
lamp chimney SO that what little light
there is can hardly struggle through the
smoky glass. The adulteration must be
of such a nature as not to add to its ex-
plosive qualities for we have not heard
OF any lamp explosions in town as yet.
If it will put out a fire in Il stove it is
probably safe in a lamp!
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
rhe seed is the vita, r,,iux.

Planting must be begun right, else no
amount of cultivation or fertilizer can
prevent the crop being a failure. The
first step is the selection OF the seecd.
DO not take any risks here. Get seeds
that you can depend upon-seeds that
are frest. that have a reputation behind
them. The most reliable seeds grown
in this country are Ferry's Seeds.
Wherever seeds are sown the nams of
d. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit, Mich. is a
guarantee Of quality and freshness.
The greatest care and strictest caution
are exercised in the growing, selection
packing and distribution Of their seeds
Not only must they be fresh. but they
must be true to name. On a par with
the quality of the seeds is Ferry's Seed
Annual for 1897, the most comprehensive
and valuable book Of the kind ever
printed. Every planter, large and small
should get ready and digest this book
before planting a single seed. 1t is free
to all who address the firm as above.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
Chamberlain.


Miss OneY King is home from Chicago.
Mrs. Dams visited Mrs. Burgess over
Sunday.
Band boys danced at Wright's Mednes-
day night.
The ice harvest is still in progress.
The ice is the best in years.
Scott Hayes and Mrs. Estella Yelling
ton, daughter Of G. B. Hart, were
married Saturday evening at Lvle. MINI.
Two Bohemians walked thirty miles
through the storm last Saturday to ap-
pear in a contest case before the U. S.
land office.
BY a vote Of 81 to I it was decided that
only Republicans can vote for post
master. The candidates are P. r. Hart,
e. H. Dodge, T. A. Stevens. Geo. Knobs,
G. w. Conversion and W. II. Troth. The
call for the election is signed by the
three Republican ward committeeman.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
pleasautGrove

Mrs. G. II. Rea is on the improve.
l.. Nedrow was in the vicinity Mon
day.
Nick Hines went to Kimball Tuesday
after a load of coal.
lirs. Will Farnsworth has been quite
poorly for some time.
Cornelius Miller took a fat COW 10
Kimball Wednesday.
There is to be a dance at Krathwill's
on Saturday, jan. 80.
CHI. Rea last Friday lost one of his
best mares with collie.
S. Lumbard &nd Frank were out a few
days ago breaking colts.
The snow drifts are about fifteen feet
high in Cornelius Miller's trees.
j, NJ. Taylor Of Castalia called at James
Rea's Monday to see his only grandson
G. H. Rea went to Kimball Saturday
and was delayed there by tile storm I'm.
til Monday.
While on the way to school with he1
pony and sled Monday morning, Miss
Essie Hilton got the pony down in a
snow drift but dug him out with hel
hands.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
Another s,em.winaer.

More snow, more wind and another
blockade. The third heavy storm of the
winter got loose Saturday, but, unlike
the others, cana from the east. Flurrips
OF snow began coming along in the fore
noon. BY noou the hardest snow storm
OF the season was in progress. The
snow came in binding clouds. The
temperature was we'll up to 20 above and
the white flakes chung to Any object they
hit closer than a brother. The storm
abated somewhat along in the afternoon.
While the mercury crowded close up to
the a mark at s p. IN. In the night old
Boreas got loose and came dawn from
the northwest with his usual reckless
abandon and contempt for the second
rate blizzard from the effete east. The
wind attained a velocity of so miles an
hour and kept 1t up all day Sunday. The
drifts that lay as a reminder of the
storm of two weeks previous we're added
to and the railroad cuts completely
filled. The temperature Sunday was 81
above at 9 a. IN, and 4 above at s p. IN.
The storm sn bsided at shutdown. 1t was
not nearly SO disagreeable as the one at
the beginning Of the month and caused
but little Inconvenience except to rail.
roads. They were completely blocked
A heavy snow plow was started out from
Mason City at 4 y. m. Sunday and
reached Kimball late Monday afternoon
An extra engine and a big crew of shovel.
ers attended it. II was an inspiring
sight to see the plow open the cuts in
the yards here and near town. The
passenger train got throughahnGt 3 d
M. Tuesday morning. The rotary snow
plow is in use on the Minnesota division
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
CORRESPONDENTS.

l
The GRAPHIC wants n good correspondent in
every township in the east half of Brule county
or from any, other part of the county. Stamped
envelopes and all stationary will be furnished
Dakota to boot. If the correspondent is al
ready a paid subscriber, TN extra copy will be
sent IN any address. Correspondence of this
kind developcs Il readiness with the pen and is
a stimulus to excellent efforts. JON our corps
OF contributors and you will be pleased with the
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
For Oycr Firty Years

an old end we'll tried remcdy.-Mrs. WInslow's
millions of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
collie. mi Is the best remedy for diarrhoaa.
1t is pleassnttO the taste, Sold by drugaistf
in every part Of tho world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Its value Ia incalculable. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syiup, und
no other. "
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
Children cry for
= itcher's Castoria.
Farm For sale.

The NE114 of section 35-lO1-69 eagle
township Brule county. Good frame
dwelling house, granary, barn, corn crib,
sheds etc. About so acres in pasture,
fenced with red cedar posts and barb
wire; 80 acres under cultivation; two
good wells, convenient tc dwelling
house; II acres Young ash timber; school
house within 100 rods. Low price. Easy
terms and no incumbrance. For par
ticulars address, John H. Richardson.
Lena, Stephenson Co. illinois. (78O)
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-23
The Doctor Is All Right.

Bookings Press:-Last week the Elk
ton Record gave a good write-up of It's
town and business men, and among
mention of the latter we found the
following. "Dr. L. MilIiron. The Brook
ings dentist, is not as hard as his name
would imply. On the other hand, he is
one of the best dentists that has ever
struck Elkton, and his ability to please
is shown by the rapidly increasing pat
ronage that iccks to his room at the
Commercial when his dates are on.