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The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

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The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
years ago.
win Tnrn the Laugh o. them.

State Game Warden Bowers will be
sooia! caller in the Wild precincts of Nc
Lean county the coming week where he
will hope to make acquaintance Of the
fine haired poaohers who forgot to take
ont their hunting permit. Il will only
cost tho poaoher $50 William whom he is
caught up and should not be baby enough
to squeal when hs ie mp with the real thing.
Bowers has had considerable patience with
some Of these ladabucks and the time has
come for call down.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
Faded Glory

OF all tho buildings that were once so
plentiful around Fort Stevenson but two
or three remain and they are occupied by
Alfred staley. The great barn that has
eeen landmark of huge proportions for
ene past ten years. it will be remembered
Wit. some other buildings be,ame prey to
the fury of the Wind God last June, aud
she balance have besn torn down by the
purchasers at the Government sale two
years ago. N.Y..
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Hugh McLaughlin the veteran enginesr
Of Elbowoods, and Oscar Howard Of
Armstrong. came down to the county cap
a.al Wednesday with the county commits
sloner election retorns from their respec.
tlve precincts. Oscar Howard was the
election inspector ,at Armstrong, and Mao
one OF the judges Of Elbowoods.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
cenn,ss.oa.r soIeaberse. Re- elected.

CemmissIoaef SoIeaberger r. elected.
The reelection Os Commissioner N. w.
Solsnbetger Of the Bud distrtst which Asd
bosr forsgone conclosian with a major
ity Of hia oontiituents for some time past,
wes' ratified at the polls, Tuesday. This
aation Is but Justice to Mr. solepberger
and gratifying 70 his frisnds. He<stofore
no had but filled the unex pired term Of
Ex-oommissioner Henry Rohrsr, both In
his appointments and election last year.
Hs Is . careful officer and takes . broad
and intelligent view Is to his duty q .
county oommissionsr.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
WHAT WILL THE WINTER b.:
Answered 10 Some Fisat by the Beaver 0
Dousfsss z YER.

WHAT WILL THE MlN!ER b.?
Answered 10 Some fi'snt by the Beaver Of
Dousfs>s YER.
For the past seven autumns, or since our
connection as LOCAL and editorial scribe
on the LEADER, ye editcr has made An
annual pilgrimage to the few beaver dame
OF Douglass river to lssrn weather signs
and wisdom from the remnant Of the poor
hunted beings to be found there. Hunted
No say-0r haunted the better word. For
n spite Of laws enacted for their protec
tion certain parties of Canadian half
breeds have been encouraged to hang
around by spells in that neighborhood by
certain residents in business who might
benefit in small way from the i'll gottel,
pelts obtained from these prairie scaven.
gers. We may be no prophet Of evil
We hope no are not-but as single spoiled
potato placed IN \ bin, will contami-
nate aud 70. ths whole sintH. $50 a single
dollar obtained from helpless and haunt.
cd beavsr's back by the sign 1t may give
lead 20 the dissipation Of a fortune. The
eigD 10 BY example reversed with example.
though It take a decade or more in it.
consumation the finish will be no optical
delusion. It is then Christ's words would
stand for cold comfort: blessed be the
merclful for they shalt obtain mercy
In OUT past autumn p,lgrimages to she
beaver dams Of Douglass river We have
read the weather signs, and regularly on
our return printed the Interpretation in
the LEAnER and intelligent readers to thir
paper bear witness to the veriacation AZ
unfolded in the winters passage. This
fall the beaver we're very late in putting
in their feed bed, and through fear sepa
rating it. Their dams are Of ordinary
height, with other sign, mark winter oi
extremes with considerable, snow falk Ice
only of ordinary thickness but some bliz.
cards out of the ordinary, matching in in
tepsity the cyclones of the past summer
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Our old friend Hugh Mclaughlin, of
ElLowoois has latlely received pension
with $500 back paw. Mr.. Mclaughlin
thinks much of his good fortune in this
matter was due to the push and persis-
trnce Of his attorney, J. H. Hunter of
Washington, D. G.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
County Commissioners.
Proceedings Of the Board Of County Com
missioners Of Mclean County,
North Dakota.

Proceedings Of the Board Of County Com
missioners of Mclean County,
North Dakota.
wAaHBusx, N. D. Nov. l, 1899.
Bpm: Board met pursuant to call Of
Auditor.
Present Chairman Wing and Com,uis
sioner Bergquist and Solenberger.
On motion tho following BILLS we're all
oveu and warrants ordered drawn:
Hans Hutberg fees in coroners an
quest in case of Fred Williams. 81 9 ~
waahburu Milling Company coal for
jail ........ 0 w
RID. Hoskin., supplies ..........: IS 25
Nm. Carter building Chimney on
court house ...... .......... w
q. g. Forbes, witness district court. 90
h. d. Haines, witness district court 90
On motion the Auditor and Treasurer
we're authorized'snd inst roossd to cancel
certain delinquent taxes on lots in the
town of Washburn and lands adjoining
through which right of way and concea-'
sions have bsen made by owners to the
Bismarck Washburn and Fort Buford Rail
way, as per statements prepared by trea-
surer.
On motion tho treasurer and auditor
were authorized and instructed to receipt
in full for all delinquent taxes for 1896
and prior years until January 1, upon
payment of so PET cent Of amount
Thsappllcation of Z. A. Lamb tor ap-
pointment of States Attorney was taken
up for consideration. On motion e. A.
Lamb was appointed States attorney.
On motion the communication OF the
Register of Deeds was laid over for fur
ther consideration.
On motion II. H. Rohrer was appointed
justice Of the peace. On motion Jafhes
r. Jenson was appointed ispsctor of
elections at Precinct No. I, Second Com
missioner Dietrict. :.
On motion Oscar j Howard was ap-
pointed inspector Of elections at Precinct
No. 8 Second Commissioner District.
On motionIboard Fad journed ..to,s-
November 2, at 8 O'Clock am.
washburn N. D.,Novembsr 2, 1899.
I 9o'clock am. s''F
Boar met pursuant to'adjournment.
Preseat Chairman Wing aud Oommis-
sioner Bergquist and soIenberger. -.
|. Oo raosion bos.rd proceeded 10 the
examination of Buffalo ooulee and Turtle
Greek bridges.
On motion bill Of O. A. Reed for build
ing Turtle Greek bridge of $ls5 was all
owed at e1ss.
On motion bill of o, A. Reed for building
Douglas Greek bridge Of $40 vac allowed
at 1885,, Is
On motion bill of A. o. Reed for build
ing Buffalo Coulee bridge Of $12s, was
allowed at $l08, less the bill of H. y. Will
con of S26 for grading.
On motion the bill of 81. O. Wilson for
grading approaches to Buffalo Coulee of
$26 was allowed and ordered deducted
from bills allowed A. y. Reed on account
of bridge contracts. ~ -
On motion the treasurer and auditor
we're authorized aud instructed tolrefuud
Joseph Mann '$l2.8e taxes erroneously
paid on 8 W u 1-444.s2.
On motion board adjourned to meet
November ~, at 2 o'clock p. m. -
Aua. E. JosHsos,
County Auditor. ::
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
Should Be Hunted out.

An outfit of Turtle Mountains are now
encamped at the mouth of the Douglass.
Some of them are of the'eams party who
were killing drowned out deer IN the food
up there last spring. and who trap ped
several beaver from the small colony at
the mouth of Douglass after giving
pledge not to disturb them. These fell
lows shonld be hunted ont of there quick.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
NOTICE.

That the Taxes for the Year 1872 Are Now
Due aad Payable.
Real and personal taxes for the year
1899 are due ard payable November I.
1899. Real and personal taxes become
delinquent February l, 1900. A penalty
of per cent attaches on real estate taxes
February l, March l, and June l, 1900,
aud and additional penalty of per cent
ON November !, 10000. A penalty of pc
cent is added TO personal property on
February I, 1900, and interest thereafter
at the rate Of one per cent per month. All
delinquent personal pro perty tax is placed
IN the hands of the sheriff for collection
as provided by Law.
The rates of taxation for the several
funds are as follows:
Mills
state general tax. s8
state bond interest. s
State school. 20
State wolf bounty. q
County General ~
AusSfe6&s 89
Badge. Z 90
kmergeacy. 20
AOad. 20
Ginking. 20
44a
Ihtaa t3s 2s.1
School Dist Hancock. n, 100
Turtle Lake. IS
Yeeder. 1870
Syerdrup. 400
Casselman. sS ~
Weller. 80
Victoria. y. 100
Satterlnnd. lb0
Waahburn. l40
81 Nettls Creek. il. 81
Montenore. 100
Conklling. NJ. 90
Berlin. s 4. $50
Dated November 1t lsss.
/ s IS. s-s: H.C. NYaAARD.
i5a II Coiany Treasured.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Cattle stealing-tvo or three from each
farmers herd-hae been going ON north
of Jamestovn for some time. The
thieving operations would seem TO cover
a vide range-snd evidently the work
of gang of rustleIs.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

The 6, mirP NJ crday or Tuesday nigh
will be the time act by astronomers for
the expected metroic display. Better keep
tch.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Reverend ]. A. Diesen will praeoh the
coming Sunday at the Coal Harhor. school
house No. 2, at 1880 p. N. and at Sand
hills school house at s:I5 .. m..
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

A young son and heir came to the:home
Of Rev. and Mrs. Rughes, Thursday.
Arthur Hammett and Harvey Mills Of
Harvey on the 500 were Washburn visit.
ors this week.
y. 8. Ballantyne, of Fort Stevens on.
was transacting business at the county
capital, Wednesday.
]. A. Burgum came in from Arthor, Cass
county tens week and was up looking af-
ter aftairs at bis old Coukling home,
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Mr.. Giles and his corps of surveyors
pulled up their tent pins Wednesday
morning and left for the east, having com
pIeted thecross section survey between
Bismarek and Washburn. Everything Is
ready for the grading now.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Fred Mallin, of Turtle Lake returned
from Minnesota, Friday. He went after
young stock but did'nt buy. Too high.ss
The Leader was delayed few hours
beyond it's usual hour of publication this
week, by failure to receive tax list copy
within proper time.
John j. Robinson, of Coal Harbor, Her
man Hanson and Charles F. Huston' of
Turtle Lake were registered at them
chants, Thursday
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
. LOCAL ITEMS.

Steamboats, continue plying on the
rive E. there being no ice yet to hinder
navigation in the great waterway. I.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Treasurer Nygaard and family have
moved into Washburn and are now nicely
quartered for the winter in Judge Ranaras
residence.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Henry Suttles the we'll known Bismarck
or passed up Sunday for Elm Poin where
he will Join Judge Bowen and Oscar Ward
i'll finishing up the deer in that part of
Mclean County.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

w. p. Masomber. the we'll known agent
of the Washburn lands will have charge
of the nov grain elevator AZ Wilton ana
that grain haulers will get a fair, square
,dsn goes4vIthout saying.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Miss Sue White who has been teaching
cchool in sverdrup township departed for
Montana, Monday whittier she goes to fil
an engagement as teacher in one of the
schools out that way.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

The weather has been dne the the past
week which will enable most OF the farm
era to get their grain thrashed before the
t'change of the moon."
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

George Hitchcock the veteran stage
driver it again at his old post on the Bis
msrck route. changing to through trip
each way with John johnson. They ass
both careful drivers and make good time.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

A full choiar Of coyotes make the wilkin
sIIg around JohnJ. Robinson's Goal
siarbor stock farm she.e ano autumn eve
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Photographer DeGrafatter spending a
week At Coal Harbo: taking pictures.
departed for his home III the capital city
Wednesday.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Merchant Wahi has commenced TO
dig the foundation for his new store which
viii he bul1t. across street from front Of
Merchants hotel.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Although nearing the middle of Novem-
Der many of the farmers are plow,ng, and
disc;ug their cultivated lands preparatory
to next seasons seeding.
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11

Steamboats, cuntinue plying on the
rive {. there being no ice yet to hinder
navigation in the great waterway.
The CO nirP NJ crday or Tuesday nigh
will be the time act by astronomers for
the expected metroic display. Better keep
wat ch.
Reverend ]. A. Diesen vill praech the
coming Sunday at the Coal Harbor school
house No. 2, at 1880 p. N. and at Sand
hills school house at 3:I5 .. ln..
Treasurer Nygaard and family have
moved into Washburn and are now nicely
quartered for the winter in Judge Ranards
residence.
Photographer DeGraffatter spending
week At Coal Harbo: taking pictures.
departed for his home III the capital city
Nednesday.
The weather has been dne the the past
week which will enable most OF the farm
era to get their grain thrashed before the
.'change of the moon.'
Although nearing the middle of Novem-
Der many of the farmers are plow,ng, and
disc;ug their cultivated lands preparatory
eood;pr,
Merchant Wahl has commenced TO
dig the foundation for his new store which
will he bul1t. across street from front Of
Merchants hotel.
+ A full choiar Of coyotes make the wilkin
sriEg around JohnJ. Robinson's Goal
larbor stock farm she.e ano autumn eve
nings.
George Hitchcock the veteran stage
driver it again at his old post on the Bis
usrck route, changing to through trip
each way with John Johnson. They ass
both careful drivers and make good time.
Miss Sue White who has been teaching
cchool in Sverdrup township departed for
Montana, Monday whittier she goes to flI
an engagement as teacher in one of the
schools out that way.
w. 2. Ma,omber, the we'll known agent
of the Washburn lands will have charge
of the nov grain elevator az Wilton and
that grain haulers will get affstr, square
;desi goss.vtthout saying.
ftfr:rga 81. ..sf
Henry Suttles the we'll known Bismarck
or passed up Sunday for Elm Poin where
he will join Judge Bowen and Oscar Ward
i,l finishing up the deer in that part of
Mclean County.
Mr.. Giles and his corps of surveyors
pulled up their tent pins Wednesday
morning and left for the east, having COM
pIeted the 'cross section survey between
Biemarek and Washburn. Everything Is
ready for the grading now.
i Hugh Mclaughlin the veteran engineer
Of Elbowoods, and Oscar Howard Of
Armstrong. came down to the county cap
,,;kh ho ~.,,,,,tu n0n. H..
The Washburn leader., 1899-11-11
TIE Dewey Watch Fuad.

The following are the names of thoae
children Who have subscribed to-. the
T>avav vatch Fupd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23
Oak Hill.

Most of the farmers have their lime
kilns burning.
Last Sunday and Sunday night was
the biggest storm we have had this
winter, and the roads are almost i'm
passable.
Our school this winter has been a
very decided success, under the charge
of Mr.. George Durham. He is one of
Garrett cOunty's best teachers.
There will be preaching at Oak
Hill school house next Saturday even
ing by Rey. McIndoe of Thayersville.
The fox hunting fever in this com
munity is still raging.
Mr.. Gus Culp held court at Friends
vile last Friday.
Mr.. Resley Rush's children have
been very sick with Group and grip for
quite a while, but we are glad to
state they are all improving.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

In view of the fact that the county
is getting its publishing done at
greatly reduced rates, THE REPUBLI-
CAN thinks that the individual is as
much entitled to the benefit of a cut
rate as the county treasury, if not
more SO, for the reason that he or his
property must stand the whole ex-
pense for publishing, whereas that
for the county is borne by the many
and is, consequently, not nearly so
burdensome, individually, being a
mere bagatelle compared with the
other.
We have, therefore, decided to re-
duce our advertising rates e-half-
90 cents per square for the first inser-
tion and 25 cents per square for each
additional insertion-on the follow
ing class of legal advertising: Mort
gagee's Sales, Trustees Sales, Admin
istrators' and Executors Notices and
all other legal publications for which
the poor man, widow or orphan are
bound to pay.
Let all interested parties bear these
rates in mind and insist that those
representing them, or who have the
power to sell their property, shall
take advantage Of these reduced rates
in advertising property for sale or in
erting other legal notices.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23
Wilson.

There is another new conner to oul
town. John Cobb, who left here last
fall to enter college, has again return
ed and moved into one of the compa-
ny's houses and intends going to work
for the company again.
The protracted meeting mentioned
in last weeks report is still in prog
ress. There has been four conversions
and still eleven seekers.
There are plenty of lumber inspec-
tors around; two here at present tax
ing up lumber and shipping to eastern
markets.
There has been show at Dobbin
for several nights past which has
been attracting the attention of some
of our young men. They say the
performance was good.
The Wilson Lumber Company has
again resumed work with their din
key"
Oliver Feather and child both have
been on the sick list since our last
report, but at this writing are conval-
escent.
The sap of the sugar tree is causing
some of our young men to travel
in the direction of the camps on Sun
days.
Our school will close here on the
22d inst.
There was a slip on the West Vir-
ginia Central near Schell Sunday
which delayed traffic for several
hours.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23
Sunnyside.

The public school here, taught by
Miss Maud Kildow, closed last even
ing. Miss Kildow taught. so we learn,
the most satisfactory school that has
been taught here for many years.
The Swan Meadow school, taught
by Miss Ida Paugh, will close tonight
with an entertainment. Miss Paugh
has also given splendid satisfaction
by the straight forward and legal
course she has pursued in conducting
her school. She has made many
warm friends since she came among
us and the children are very sorry
that her school is SO nearly out and
would be glad to have her for their
teacher next winter.
The school trustees can often assist
the teacher in making the school a
success and particularly is this the
case where the leading trustee is well
informed on the school law and is
also q good talker. He can say to
her: "There are certain children in
the school that you must not instruct
much or I'll discharge you" He can
also say You stick to the trustees
and the trustees will stick to you.n
These and many other like instruc-
tions are wonderful helps to teacher
particularly when given by well in
formed official. Such an official, when
backed by property to the value of
many thousands of dollars and the
lucky owner of a costly buggy, span
spirited, high-headed match horses
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23
THE SUNDAY COLUMN.
CONTRIBUTED.


No one can escape the burdens of
life; at times they may seem to be
fewer and not quite so heavy, but
they are our common lot.
They are never to be useless to us,
nor are they ever to be regarded as
accidental, and so to be passed by as
quickly as possible. They have their
place in life and come to serve a holy
purpose.
The great thing is to find out, so
far as possible, the object for which
they were either sent or permitted to
be our portion. Do they come to
prepare us for the future; to give us
experiences that are to make us more
useful; to pave the way for still
greater burdens that are to come with
other years, or is there some defect in
our characters which they come to
correct and ref0rfnf It is not always
easy or possible to decide the ques-
tions, and sometimes the best we can
do is to receive them without ques-
tioning their purpose and prayerfully
wait to see their mission accomplish
ed. How can we tell just how road
is to open before us if we have never
been over it before? 1t is our duty
and privilege to travel on, taking in
all the beautiful views that open to
us; drinking from the springs by the
way; resting as we need in the re-
freshing shade, and gathering such
of the wild flowers as may attract us.
How often we forget our weariness in
the unlookedfor pleasures that come
to us, and find in the end that the
journey had its rare delights, even
though it was so often difficult and at
times dangerous.
1t is about half the battle to know
just how to take up these burdens,
and when to carry them without
becoming worn and fretted by them.
In lifting any object certain laws
must be observed or our efforts will
prove failure. First we are o be
sure we have enough power, and then
1t must be applied TO the right place.
A burden taken up with the tips of
the fingers is hardly felt at all if well
poised upon the shoulder. Often the
human strength is powerless to lift
these burdens alone; an effort to do
this is waste of time, and we are to
turn to Him to help US who set the
burdens in our way.
"Then Sorrow whispered gently; Take
This burden up. Be not afraid,
An hour is short. Thou scarce wilt wake
To consciousness that l have laid
My hand upon thee when the hour
Shall all have passed; and gladder then
For the brief pains uplifting power,
Thou shalt but pity griefess men,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-23

can propose pleasure drives to the
fair teacher Of the school over which
he reigns. But whatlis proposition {?
A proposition often proves to be the
worst kind of fizzle.
MARCH %, 1899. H