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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
DECORATION DAY IN wAsHBUnN

DECOKA TION DAY IN WASHBCRN.
At the last regulac meeting o. Wash
burn Post No. 80, G. A. r. After reading
general order No. 6, 1t was decided to hold
memorial services at Washburn on Mon.
day, May 31st, as memorial day falls on
Sunday.
The comrades and their many friends
are doing all they can to make this one
day in the year what it is called and
should be one mile stone in the three hun.
dred and sixty five, token of respect to
the dead heroes of our nation. The ex.
ercises will be in line with those of pre-.
vious years. Come one-come all. Bring
your childen and your baskets. Every
thing that can be done will be done to
make the day pleasant and profitable.
The sons of veterans are requested to
meet at the clerks Office, at 4 O'Clock, pm.
of said day for the purpose of organizing
a camp ut Washburn.
JOHN f. PICKETT.
- 1-1A'A'-'7 - Commander.
A. c. RANARD,
Adjutant.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Preparation Sa " Mill Burned

Word reached Washburn early Friday
morning that Taylor's saw mill at Prepa-
tion Point south of the Mclean County
line was burned to the ground about day
light that morning. A big pile Of slaps
were also burned. No particulars given.
Deputy Sheriff Livermore coming up
from Bismarck, passed along the read
near the mill about two o'clock Friday
morning, and saw no sign of a fire about
the premises a. that time.
Sawmi!ls are always accredited unlucky
property, and the one destroyed at Prep
ration Point yesterday morning is no ex-
ception. Brought up to Painted Woods
City-with DR.. G. L. Van Solen as accom-
paning Mascot-in the spring of 1888
it b)ighted the financial prospect OF every
successive owner-and killed one of them
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Notice.

The hay and grazing privilege on
Northern Pacific lands Is offered to party
forwarding the first satisfactory remit.
tance for privilege wanted to F. W. Will.
sey, Eastern Land Agent at st. Paul,
Minnesota. The grazing privilege on ono
OF more sections for term of five years
with permission to fence, is offered at
special rates. For further information
call on MI. j. Satterlund, washburn, North
Dakoka or write direct to the Undersigned
ut st. Paul, Minnesota.
F. w. W1LsxY.
Eastern Land ARsnt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

This evening-Saturday- see the
institution of Knight of Pythias lodge
in Washbnrn. The Pythian order is
among tho most popular secret societies
in the United States-its membership be-
ing several hundred thousand. large
delegation is expected from Bismarck
and the Initiation ceremonies will be of
an impressive character. Next week we
will endeavor to make completer re-
port on the subject matter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Nels Nelson, of Turtle Lake, was a
LEADER visitor, Monday. Mr.. Nelson lost
his youngest child by sickness-last week.
Sibce the death of Mrs. Nelson in Febru-
ary, the little boy baby had sick spells.
and about three weeks ago became SO
much worse, that Mrs. Bartels kindly con-
sented to take the child to her own home
and did so, but death was already hover
ing over the stricken babe when the
change was made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
A. C.. RANARD,
Adjutant.
Broke Jail and Skipped.

About o'clock Wednesday evening
when the deputy sheriff took the supper
to Fred Bixby, who had been committed
to the Washburn Jail last Thursday-found
he was not there to enjoy the repast-
having evidently made his escape some
hours before.
At the hearing last Friday, Justice Ran
ard decided to hold Bi1by until the next
term of the district court here on charge
of arson in the burning of Rev. Spelker's
residence, and fixed his bail at $1,000
ana in default of which the prisoner he
been put under lock and key at the county
bastile.
He seemed to take to his confinement
nonechalently, but had asked the liberty
for exercise in the narrow inside yard
facing the oells. Though tightly inclosed
a barred window gave him an opportuni-
ty for ou 81 Q 'mmunication, circum.
stance that it appears he profited thereby
The tileing of a lock or two-a hole up
through the ceiling aud into tho upper
room-a raised wlndow-an easy slide
down-aud fugitive Bixby had time to
congratulate himself that things were
coming his way.
After preliminary optical survey of
his proposed ronte, he seemed to have fol,
loved the river bank until he reached
Casselman's Landing where he espied a
skiff at anchor. Harry Ellis and Willis
Harmon having come over from Oliver
county on trading trip, and had made a
tie.up and left the boat there but half an
hour before. When Ellis and Harmon re-
turned from town to the landing. their
skiff was lying serenely at anchor on the
opposite side of the river from where tney
had left it. When the alarm was given a
posse of citizens with arms in their hands
went out on the rouud up but soon dis
covered q willow patch In Oliver county
hal furnished protection. A special pos
Sc, headed by Sheriff Hultberg, in which
Rev. 8 pelker, Tom Thompson, Ole John
son and DR.. Tom Peterson proved them
selves to be the principal stay-aways, and
remained with their fears and tho mus-
quetoes, the night long through. DR.. Pc
terson stood sentry at tha Willis Harmon
ranch, and in that seemed to have Jared
better than his fellows, yet all but the
sheriff returned to Washburn Thursday,
with nothing to show for their chase e1-
cept lines Of modification and used up
feeling.
Descriptive circulars with a reward of
$2b for Bixby's detention was sent out
Thursday morning owe r all mail rines cen.
tering in. Washbnrn. It will be difficult
for the fugitive to pass this Gordon With
out detection and detention.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
sTRAYED AWAY

From Count Eisentrout's place. Turtle
Lake, one bay mare coming three years
old this spring. Description-bIazed face,
bunch on right side of right hind leg
half way between the gamble joint and
fetlock. Branded with double letter s
crossed. Had halter on and tail tied up
when last seen. Liberal reward will be
PAID Tor her recovery. JOHN OL1aNEY
Turtle Lake, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Notice to Taxpayers.
Land Commissioner

A penalty of three per cent will be ad-
ded to all unpaid real estate taxes for
1896 on June 1st, 1897, and further pen
atty of five per cent on Nov. LIST. 1897.
One per cent will be added to all un.
paid personal taxes on June LIST, 1897, and
one per cent on the first of each month
thereafter until paid or collected by dis.
tratnt. JOSEPH MANN,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

After thorough examination of the
measure as signed in the Secretary Of
nounced G. k. and that bounties on wolf
scalps would be paid when this years
assessed taxes are collected which will be
certificates will be issued by county audi
tors on bringing the scalps to their Offices
for inspection.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
SALE OF HAY PERMITS.

On June 12 the county treasurer will
sell permits to cut hay on school and
State lands for the season of 1897, at auc-
tion to the highest bidder at his Office in
the court house in Washburn, No bid
entertained for less than $3.50 per quar-
ter section. Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock, u m.
GEO. w. WINTERS,
Land Commissioner
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Do You Want Something for Nothing?

Do You Want Something for Nothing?
A $45 music box. To be given away
July 4, 1897. It will cost You nothing
To those who will buy goods at my store
and pay cash, or to those who Will settle
old accounts, will be given this valuable
instrument. 1t is now on exhibition at
my store. Call and get particulars and
see what you can get for nothing.
August 81 VAIL:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

The May Number of. the Cosmopolitan
magazine-now before ns-contains many
interesting sketches for the student of
history, as we'll as the usual large number
of photograph and other full page en-
cravings, the latter alon" being worth the
price of the magazine to any one who at
all appreciates fine pictures. This May
nnmber alone contains SIS suburb engrav.
vings-and only 10 cents copy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

LOST.
One dark bay horse four years old,
branded x on left jaw. Had one white
hind foot; weight about 900 pounds.
Has fore top cut off. Anyone finding
same please notify me and they will be
rewarded for their trouble.
CHA! LES LINDSAY.
Roach, N. N.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

The young trees planted on Arbor Day
by the Washburn school children are
doing finely. The new fence that now 80
handsomely encloses the school grounds
will protect the tender saplings srom in
cursions of rowing stock, aud other mis-
haps. With occasional watering of the
tree roots to tide over dry spells of wea.
ther. there will no good resaon why the
shade from the Washburn school house
grove should not ward off the SUMS rays
from picnic party in the summer of
1901.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Herman Hanson. of Turele Lake, and
John Lind, of Ingersoll, were transacting
business at the county seat, Monday. Mr..
Hanson has 200 acres of wheat to crop
and travellers out that way say they think
1t the finest stand of growing grain to be
found at this time in the county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Another confession is now ont and five
are now implicated in the Spicer family
murder near Winona. "Defender'' is the
name Of the new suspect, and from what
We can learn, he must needs call out all
the prestage his rame will give to extri
cate himself.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Notice for Bids.

BIDS will be received by yeeder School
Township on the lst of June, 1897, for
painting school house with two coats of
good paint, roof not included. Board re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids
SCHOOL BOARD OF VrEDER TOWNSHIP.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Will Reap the Whirlwind.

The Minneapolis Tribune of a
recent date has the following:
"There is something more than mere
coincidence in great crimes. During the
past two weeks, three murders have oc-
cured in widely Separated localities, close
ly resembling each other in the main
features. A North Dakota farm hand,
who had been given lodging over night in
the house of former employer, assaulted
the family next morning and murdered
two members of it; tew days later a
Wisconsin farm hand. who had also
sought shelter for the night with former
employer, I'll IT three members Of the
family down for no apparent reason,
while about the same time third farm
hand out in the Stateaof Washington was
lodged by former employer over night
nd rewarded his kindness by attempting
to murder his wife. Now who can ac-
eouu- ro1- -tuese things, which hsre--uc-
cured time and again in the history of
crime and of disaster of all kinds?"
After reprinting the above,
the Mandan Pioneer adds:
Zone trouble is there is too much SYM
pathy with murderers in this country,
after the first waye of public indignation
has passed. TOO many flowers; too much
grasping at technicalities by supreme
courts; too much time consumed in trials
and subsequent dilatory tactics. Speedy
justice, and the carrying out of sentences
without the interference of maudlin sen
is what is needed to teach the
world that the numbering business does
not pay"
The Pioneer could have en-
larged it's range on this subject
and included criminals of lesser
degree though fully as danger
GUS to society. The ''maudin
sentiment that protects the
fire bug, the housebreaker or
the hoasethief is fully as repre-
as that which would
give posies to a Normond or a
Bumberger. Just as long as
as criminals find themselves
the object of admiration rather
than condemnation from the Cit
izen who has lost his sense of
discrimination between right
and wrong or in a confusion of
mental jumbles got all mixed
up as to his duty in the premises,
just so long will crime increase
and the criminal boldly defy as
they now despise the laws for
society's protection. We need
not illustrate further than Blk.
by's case of a few days ago.
With a full knowledge of his
several attempts at criminal as
suit Oh respectable women, and
openly confessing to his at
tempt to break into the Spelker
residence on the night of and
but two hours before the fire
knowing that the two women
were entirely unprotected and
alone and isolated by distance
from sounds of a cry of help
yet for all this knowledge-his
sympathisers were bold in his
defence and his attempted con-
viction ridiculed.
Food for earnest thought at
this time is that inspired para
graph from the good book
"They who SOW the wind shall
reap the whiyEwind!,''
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

L. A. Carlson, of Falconer, was LEADER
caller, Wednesday. Mr.. Carlson says
they have their grain all in the ground
down that way--corn and potatoes plant
ed-gardens all made, and everybody in
Nettle Greek township awaiting the prom.
Used downpour of rain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

A party of immigrants consisting of a
train of four wagons, passed up through
Washburn, Wednesday, bound for the
White Earth river country. They hail
from the drouth stricken plains of west.
era Nebraska.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Rev. H.G. Hardenbrook is appointed
to Wasnburn charge to take the place of
Rev. h. J. Spe]ker, who locates in Wash
burn, and will have charge of the mission
.ary work in Burleigh County, the coming
year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

j. O. Wh,tlock, of Conkllng, took a
hand in the Washburn Cornet Band, par.
ade at the county seat. Sunday. Jim
FURNISHED up the kittle drum in great
style, and shows equal familiarity with
drnm sticks as does he in mastereul rendi-
tion of exquisite music from the fiddle
and the bow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Prot. G. J. Clemmer will conduct the
Teachers Institute for Mclean county
beginning here. Monday, June 81.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Deputy Sheriff Livermore, of Bismarck.
reached Washburn, Friday morning: He
was up locking after certain party.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
STRAYED

From my place, eight miles south of
Knox. N. D., March Goth, tone iron gray
mare, seven years old, branded slightly cn
left shoulder, -. d. One three year old
colt, light bay; one two year old colt,
mouse color. Persons taking up please
send Information to Ole HoLT.
Knox, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Farmers Insured against hail last year
remember how prompt the st. Paul Fire
4 Marine Insurance Co., paid losses.
s. NJ. Pye, agent, will be in Washburn,
May 81. See him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Auditor johnson returned Friday even
ing from trip to the capital city, and
an enjoyable visit down to his old home
in the Kidder County metropolis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Robert and Walter Leroy, of Weller
we're transacting business at the county
seat, Friday:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

While no one seams to have cen Bixby
when he made his escape from the Jail,
indication is that it was about p. m.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

L. N. Larson, the we'll known Dry Point
stockman, returned Monday from Sn axe
Creek, where he has placed his cattle for
summer range.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

The farm ers of Mclean County are
about through seeding and larger acre
age has been sown to grain than any pre-
vious year in the county's history.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Horses for Sale.

have some heavy work horses for
sale cheap, or will trade for cattle. These
horses are we'll broken and young.
JouN MzBRY,
Lake Ethel Stock Rauch.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

q. A. Hurd, Of Fessender, Wells county
was LEADER caller, Friday. Mr.. Hurd
is travelling the county over asa dealer in
jewelry and musical instruments.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Judge Ranard reports musquetoes a
terror to man and beast in the Turtle
Lake country, and as consequence book
canvassing recei yes temporary sit-back.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Col. Jack Dwyer, as deputy sheriff came
within mile or so of catching Nor
mand Twas ever thus. Som ebody Felse
made quicker move-got the murderer
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

THERE will be teachers examination
III the Washburn court house May 2Sth,
1887. HENRY H0LrAN,
County Superintendent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

William and Mrs. Harris, of Hunting
Lodge, were visiting the county capital.
Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Jacob Luthander, Of Conkling, passed
through Washburn, Saturday, on his re-
turn f.om a business trip to the capital
city.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Joe Willis now rides the box on the
new Washburn & Bismarck express and
passenger line.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
Crops Look Fine,

Don't wait too long before insur,ng
against hail, but see s, NJ. Pye, at Wash
burn, May 31-Decoration Day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22
AN N O U N CE M ET.

I announce to patrons oldIand new and to the
public generally, that keep Everything in
the line of GROCERIES and DRY GOODS
Boots q nd shoes and au.kinds of foot veal
to be found IN first class store. The Goods
that show YOU, and want you to buy are
fresh and first class. keep no other kind.
Call, examine, satisfy yourself and purchase
your needs, Sign of the CHEAP CASH
STORE Axel Nelson.
Proprietor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

s. NJ. Pye & Co., of Bismarck, insures
school houses See at Washburn, May 81.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Rev. H. G. Harden5rok, our new Meth.
odist minister came up on Fridays stage.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-05-22

Comfy Treasurer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-07
The True Remedy.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, H.,
"Chicf.' says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs. and Colds. Eek
perimented with many others. but, never
got the true remedy until we used Dr.
Kings New Discovery. No other RENE
dy can take its place in our home as in
it we have have a certain and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, Whuoping Cough
etc" 1t is idle to experiment with
other remedies. even if they are urged
on you as. just rs good as DIR. King :
New Discovery. They are not rs good
because this remedy has record OF
cures and besides is guaranteed. 1t
never fails To satisfy. Trial bottles free
at BurroW, Martin l. Co.'S drug store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-07
DISWIDDIE DEMOCRATS.
candidates for Township Oniccrs
onliTnfea-Dr StricI1lcr 1ustn,tcd

-, petersburg Va May 7.-(SpeciaD--
me Democrats Of DinwIdle county held
township conventions on Yesterday and
dominates district officers. In Danville
uiSillct IT, w. Lathrop was nomina ted
LOT supervisor and ]. p. Tucker in Row
anty district. There was no nomination
IN Namoz:ne district there being a tie
vote between II. l.. Clark and w. A.
Bradt
AIR. George w. Calling, OF Prince
george county, was thrown from his
buggy Il short distance from his home a
day or two ago and had his arm very
badly injured.
learn that some OF the hands employ
eel on the Surry Sussex ana South
ampton railroad struck on Yesterday for
more wages.
There are to be horse races at the New
Market race course, In Prince George
county, on the 9Th and 9th Of july next
mere will be entries from different part :
of the state.
~ double team, h!tched to a wagon
belonging to Mr.. Augustus McCord, of
FRINGE Gec,y;e county, took fright on
old street this morning and ran Off. The
team was caught on Adams street
While the horses were being driven down
Sycamore street the wagon ran into an
electric car and was completely wrecked.
AT meeting of the Board Of Directors
OF the Union Theological Sem mary, held
at the seminary yesterday DR.. j. Il.
Stricken, Of Atlanta. Ga, was nducted
to the Office of professor NJ systematic
theology. Rev. J. w. Rosebro, d. D.,
pastor of Tabb Street Presbyt erian
church. In this city. delivered the charge
Dr. Stricken made an interesting adj
dress on The Importance Of Cavinlstlc
Theology" Routine business was trans
acted. 1t is learned that the seminary
VIII not be removed to Richmond before
September, 1888.
The Cosmorama given al the Aca DENY
Of Music tonight for the benefit Of the
Y. NJ. c. ~. was very largely attended.