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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
What Say You Now.

In our issue of April 20, before even
Hicks and Foster had made their guess
for the summer We printed the following
in our local coiume:
s.First real lighting and thunder storm
Of the season for Mclean County opened
up early Wednesday morning. The at
mospherlc and soil conditions are getting
in such shape now, that the coming cum
mer will long be remembered as a season
of fierce and destructive electrical storms"
In putting the above in type in April
We did not even prognosticate- was our
wont-wlth the Douglass river beaver for
REVELATIONS as to future weather conditions
but relied, rather, on an unfailing memory
as to sequal to similar weather conditions
once or twice here in the past thirty years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Editor Britton Dead.

& All old settlers of Mclean will regret to
hear of the death Of j. E. Britton, editor
of the Botteneau Courant, which oocurred
at his home in that town on the evening
of July lst-just as his paper was going
to press. He was an editor long in the
harness whenever or whatever name or
wherever he published, his paper was
geographically model. Such was his
Mclean County Mail that aourished here
in 1S87-8-9 and such was the Steele Her
aid, the Edge!ey Sentinel and the Courant.
On behalf of our towaspeople who knew
them we'll as kind neikhbors. the LEADER
sends condolences to the family of the dead
h1sband and father in their hour of sorrow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Fourth Of July 10 the cou.ty.

There we're seven distinct points where
Fourth of July was celebrated in Mclean
County this year. VIE:
Elboxoods, Hancock, Sand Hills, Dry
Lakes, uppSr Turtle Greek, Turtle Lake,
and Washburn. Everyone enjoyed them
selves and all passed OF pleasantly as far
ss We can learn. The day vas fine and
almost everybody in the country turned
out at one of the points named and some
OF our active citizens took in two or three
OF them before the day and night was
over,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

A good time is reported at the 4th of
July celebration ut both James Andsrron's
place at Dry Lakes, and Judge Peterson's
place at Upper Turtle Creek. Horse
racing dancing and general iolity.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

jamestown Capital: The washburn
Leader is ten years old and the editor
warns his suscribers that he may be COM
PEELED to double the size Of the paper If
prosperity does not let up. The Leader IL
one Of the most interesting wesklies of the
state
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Looking Up an Old Historic Site.

Olin d. Wheeler, of the General Passen-
ger Department, Northern Pacific Rail-
way, accompanied by James Paris, the we'll
known photographer In the employ of the
company, reached Washburn, Sunday eve
direct from st. Paul. John Whites rig,
engineered by Rufus Hatch brought the
gents up from the capital. Upon arrival
here, the gentlemen delved among the his.
torical records attached to the LEADER es-
tablishment, and elaborated with its edi-
tor to their satisfaction concerning the
identical spot where Lewia and Clark made
their frat winter quarters during their
famous expedition up the Missouri and
across to and down the Columbia in
1SO4.5-6. Az time moves us on that e1-
pedition--led and shared by those intrepid
explorers becomes of deeper interest to
those who appreciate the heroic in man
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
NAV sna Passnrsss Pr,.is..

ss May ana Passnrass Prniss.
! Psrtiss desiring 70 lease Pasturags and
Hay lands for summer Of 1899, III, l42,
~, ~. 10, 14s and l47, B. 7s, 90, 81, a..
% and 9. Lands rscsntlyF purchased ~.
vi 2. RsshbnKn. Will ssll at eourthouss
4 Washburn, 40 bid viii bs sntsrtaipsd
.for . lsss thsn q 20 par qusrtsr ssetion oY
traettoa thereof. ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

The county commissioners met in
regular session in the court house Monday
and continued until Friday afternoon when
they adjourned. All the commissioners
were present good amount Of solld work
transacted. as they met as board Of
Equalization also in addition to the regular
routine. Full account of the proceedings
will be published next week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Insure your crops and zee your policy
in the St. Paul Fire and Marine. Call at
Mclean County State Bank for policies
and terms, Washburn, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
June 10. One blaek mare, tail clipped,
two white hind feet, brand on left shoulder,
One bay mare, whiteDstar. weight about
1000 pounds, one sorrel gelding white
stripe in face, white hind foot branded on
right shoulder.
JnsrH BRowa.
Paintsd Woods, N. D,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
LOCAL ITEMS.
Contractor Reed spent the 18th id Bis
marck and satd they had fne celebration
there, A.9

Commissioner Solsnberger said they
had \ pleasant 18th at Hancock the
weather propitioss and a good crowd with
. dance in The evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
FROM TURTLE LAKE.

A Specials Account of tho Late Storm.
June went out with whoop at the Lake,
On Friday evening about 2 O'clock a
storm of wind and hail struck the Bartel
ranch, We we're ready to sit down to supper
in fact Tsome of rs had sat down, when
hail as large as hens eggs came through
the windows. striking with great force
anything that happened in the way. In
about 80 seconds there was q general
wreck IN the dining room, while the
occupants had beat hassy retreat to a
more protected part of the building. The
storm came from the west and in less time
than can tell il Ave windows we're COM
pletely wrecked, and the wire screens that
should have protected them, aud the west
side roof of the Bartel residence pounded
into kindling wood. As soon as the battle
royal ended, the survivors began to come
forth from their various places of refuge
had chosen. and general count of sores
began. It was found that Mrs. Bartels
had received a wound in her arm while
trying TO save some groceries that we're in
the immediate line of fire.
L. Taylor got several SHOES on the rear
end of his column while hastily marching
froom the room he accomplished his re-
treat in var department. style and lost
nothing that We are aware Of, save his
supper-.Ranard who has. as you. perhaps
know, fought, bled and died on many q
battlefield did not appear to care, for any.
thing to eat just at that time but adjourn
ed at once in order to give parties show
to compromise Resd-Orvills Reed made
temporary stand behind the table but
two or three gentle reminders, along the
lower maxillary, caused him to seek
shelter with no loss save 2Octs. worth of
climax which he had swallowed in the sx-
itement.
Roy Britton who had made q safe re-.
treat from the dining room, went back to
SEQ how 6ur suPpsr was fsring, but a hail
ssOne on the rebound hit him in the
mouth and he didn't seem to fret any more
in regard to supper when the storm had
done its worst We naturally, drifted back
to the place where We had left a steaminp
hot supp or to fnd the table covered with
ice aud broken glass.
The dining rO0m floor was covered with
hail 40 nearly resembling hen fruit, that l
believe could have sold Wahl SO dozens
OF them ~ cold storage eggs without any
trouble, when morning came the sun was
shining and the weather looked perfectly
innocent. 1 walked out and took stock Of
nntaida damau0 Mrs Rarka1a Ana o,a aranwS
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

RAiph Ward came down from the Doug
lass river July Sd. and rsturned hume with
the sweepstakes from the Washburn race
course July 9th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.

By the undersigned, l two year old bay
stallion white spots in forhead no brands
light bay mare, weight about $50 lbs
branded r on the left jaw.
Owners can have same by proving
property and paying charges.
f. l.. MAoxEx, @
Coal Rarbor, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
Three head of horses. One brown mare
bra nusdH q. K. on left side. One sorrel
mare white face branded > II. K. on left
side.
One sorrel mare three years old, white
face branded - half circle on right hip.
j. B. TAYLOR,
Falconer, N. d
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
One dark gray mare about years old,
weight about 1000 pounds, branded = <
ON right stifile. Owner is requested to
prove property and take Same away.
JOHN j. ROBINSON.
i3 Coal Harbor, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.
TAKEN UP

TAKEN UP.
June 10th. One roam stallion years
old. white feet-white facs. No brands.
Tame and halter broke,
s- HELMEn THOMPSON.
q. Waehb urn.N.D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP

TAKEN UP
One dark brown yearling filly, branded
on left ham. Owner come prove proper
ty pay charges and.take same away.
8. VI. Doors.
Coal HarbOr, N. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
Taken up on jane l8, 1899.
Two bay horses, one years old and one
wears old, branded u T on left shoulder
both white id face, weight about 1900
pounds each. Persons owing same come
prove property, and take same away.
AxRL JOHNSON.
Washburn, n. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

The Farmers state Bank at Washburn In the
state Of North Dakota at tile close Of business
July let, 1859. stE,
Resources. IN
: loans and discounts, 23li az
Stocks, securities, claims. County
Banking house, furniture aud fix- -'
Curren 1ss e esn.n..: ana ta.e. n.,d 800 %
nos over ,sa,a undivided a.' Prol,ts =. 5: 40 10
Checks and other cash
Cash !. !. !. :. ....... ...... $40 81 1852 II
43s hi sass - 4 f,t5l siH
Total. ....... ........ s,7oi %
Liabilities.
Undivided profits, lesse expenaes and
1ndisiddsI deposits subject to check ,.e q q
Total. s,7sl -
state cf North Dakota, County Of Mclean, 81.
& /, g. u. Digen, Cashier Of the above named
bank, do s0lemnly swear that the above state.
mentis true 70 tho bsst Of my knowledge and
heleif. :}slssS S} III if
* g. NJ. Olsen, Cashicr.
,,ss sq'eriesa e s.tors q ~ 6 81 ofJuy.
s4 " ;., KpwlE 4. LIKE,
4 stsss q NaSA D1kSs
{ co...s.- q I; 4: 4; r.: s43se:os,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Mrs. T.. N. Wallin and children accom-
panied BY Mrs. satterlund Of tho Mer.
chants, and her little buy Floyd went up
% Elbowoods to see the Indian way of
celebrating the Declaratirn Of Independ-
ence. {
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Thomas and Mr,. Langballe of Coal
Harbor, and Mrs. Martin Hanson and
children of Weller passed down through
Washburn, Thursday on their way to
Minnesota where they will visit for a
month or 80 with friends and relatives.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Rev. J. A. Diessn, will preach at Inger-
soil school house at 1890 Il. m. aud at
Sverdrup school house at 2:3O p. m. the
coming Sunday. Sunday July 18th, I will
Harbor at $3.50 .. IN.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

{ Ranchman Wentworth passed up Friday
with crew of ,nel and bunch of horses
for his ranch on Douglass river.
The Devils Lake Chitauquan lively
little paper has been making daily visits
60 the Leader since the Chitauquan grounds
opened st the Lake for the season. Many
visitors are enjoying camp life on the
grounds there this year as its fame as
Ihealthful and pleasant summer resort is
apreading.
II Insurance is dear in mutual companies
see you have stock poli,y on your crop
IN the St. Paul Fire d Marine Insurance
Go: None 80 good. See Pye & Co. at
McLean Co. State Bank W.shbnrn, ND:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Insurance ia sure in mutual com panies
6se you have stosk policy on your crop
in the st Paul Fire ana Marine Insurance
Company, now SO good. Pye and Com
panv. Nc Lean County State Bank. Wash
burn N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

TAKEN UP.
One bay mare weight about 100 pounds
branded on left etife circle X thus K
some indistinct brands beneath the above
brand.
A. A. merrill,
Weller N. Oak.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

n TAKEN UP.
1ts
One dark bay yearling colt, small white
sXpot in face, right hind foot white. No
brands
s7;' VI -ssat 81. II. CoBuRx.
Hancock, N. D..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

The Farmers state Bank at Washburn In tn,
State Of North Dakota at tile close of business
.Yl1l, ak NnQ0
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

STATE OF VERMONT. Whereas. Alice
WINDSOR COUNTY, IS. Putnau de of
Windsor. VT. has duly filed her petition to
the County Court. setting forth her legal
marriage to Joseph Pntnaulc of Coa;icook.
in the Province of Quebec. that she hath
mont, that she hath kept the marriage
covenant. but that the said Joseph hath
violated the same, for that he hath wilIullv
deserted the petitioner, to wit, since Nov.
rs. 1894. and for that he hath wantonly and
cruelty refused and neglected t" support
prays for bill uf divorce from the said DO
seph d TINT she may have the care and
stOdy of her Two minor children and hat
she may resume he maiden name.
And whereas it appears that said Joseph
is without this State, so that the summons
of said Court may not be served upon him:
1t is thereupon ordered that the said
quired To appear in and before said
Court and make answer. if any he have:
and abide the order and judgment of
said Court in The premises. a. the term
thereof next to be held ut Woodstock in
and for the County of Windsor in the State
Of Vermont. on the first Tuesday Of De
of said term. by publishing the substance
of said petition, together with. his
order. for three successive weeks. in the
Spirit of the Age, u newspaper published
ut Woodstock in snid G. unity. the last
publication to he Mt least six weeks prior
to said term of Court, which shall be deem
I'd sufficient notice to said Joseph Pat
nLude.
Given under my hand a! Woodstock in
the County of Windsor, this 18th day of
September, A. ID. 1899.
JAY READ PENlBER.
Clerk.
GILBERT A. DAvN,
Atty for petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

A sharks egg is one Of the most odd
looking things imaginable and has no
more resemblance to an egg, strictly
speaking, than it has to paving stone.
In one variety 1t Is pillow shaped and
has long "hOrn." or "feeler." mt each
corner. 1t IL about two inches long
and the color almost pure black.
1t Is unprOvided with shell, as we
understand hat word, but the contents
are protected by thick. lea thery GOV.
ering, which has almost as much elias.
ITCHY about 1t AZ Il covering Of rubber
would have.
The "feclprs'' mentioned catch hold
Of AMI wind themselves around pieces
Of scaweetl and other floating objects
and hang until the egg Is llatchcd.
One variety Of the shark lays IS eggs
during the month Of April. These float
abnu, until early in December. when
the little sharks emerge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

Mamma" said the happy young
wife. do you think 1t was just the
thing to sit there and weep rs you did
at our wedding! III | mad been going
to tny fuHeinl. you could not have
acted more heart broken"
"Oh." replied the distressed lady. ap-
plying her handkerchief to her eyes. II
am sorry made such spectacle Of
myself. but l couldn't help it. have
always thought so much 0f George
and he has been 80 kind to me.
"Why. mamma" exclaimed Alicia
Saint Claire. "what do you mean! Am
| to understand that you are sorry for
George because he married mo? The
idea! DO you mean to inslnuate that
I am not
''There. there. my child" the mother
interrupted. do not misjudge me. You
know how George has always been
In the habit VI taking me with you
and him to the theaters and upon ex-
cursions and how considerable he has
been Of me In every way. II George
had been my own son. he could not
have been more anxious to promote
my happiness"
"Well. was that any reason why you
should sit there and blubber all
through the ceremony"
my darling. don't you understand?
| was becoming his mOther-in-law."-
Chicago Times Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
DIsIllusIOnixel,

"I'n never say another word about
the advantages Of n European educa-
ton for girls" said the woman from
the west. I'm never talk about the
charm Of the convent bred young wO-
man. I've lost my last illusion. and
one OF the prettlest young women In
Washington acted as icOnOc!ast for
my benefit. She Is more than pretty.
She has look OF being somebody, and
she Is somebody. She belongs In the
diplomatic corps.
II saw here ut big reception two
or three weeks ago. and watched her
with delight. thought how bolster.
GUS and unretined most American girls
seemed beside her. l actually blushed
to think low their slang must shock
her. So gentle. 50 quiet, so exquisite.
kept rs near her as l could. for l
wanted to hear her speak. At last
| stood next her in the dressing room.
Somebody wanted her to 60 home.
She didn't want to 60, and what do
you think that exponent Of highest
European feminine culture said?
"'No.' she said, 4 don't want to go
home. I'm going down stairs for moro
feed '-WashingtOn Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
GILBERT A. DAVIS.
Atty for petitioner.

STATE OF VERMONT. At "a Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT: Court held ut
Woodstock. within and for 50 d District.
Present Hon. Il. O. SEAvER, Judge
Whereas VIM. H. II Moore guardian of
Elizabeth Richmond. II minor now residing
in Woodstock, in snd District has present
ed to said Court his petition in writing.
praying for license TO sell certain real es-
tate of which his sad ward is seized and
possessed. representing that said real estate
Is unproductive and produces no incomes:
and representing that it will he conducive to
the interests of his said ward to sell her in
terest in said real estate and put the pro-
ceeds thereof ut interest.
Thereupon. the Court appoints the goth
day of September. A. ID. 1899. as time and
the Probate Office in said Woodstock as q
place, for hearing and deciding on said pc
tition: and orders that notice of said petit
ton. the reason for the same. and of said
time and place of bearing. be given To all
persons concerned in said MINORS estate by
publishing copy of the record of this order
three weeks successfully in The Spirit Of
the Age. newspaper published at Wood
stock in this State, which circulates in the
neighborhOod of those interested in said
estate the las. of said publications to be
previous to said time of hearing, that
all persons concerned in the premises may
appear before said Court and show cause,
if any they have why the prayer of said pc
tition should not be granted. ...
A true record: Attest.
N. J. SEAvER, Register.
A true copy of record: Attest,
TO. sz4vxR. Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
READ THE BIBLE II TIMES.
Began From Curiosity and COntiI-
Gcd Through Interest.

began From Curiosity and COntiH-
Ucd Through Interest.
\ stout, elderly man was noticed
gazing earnestly ut Il display OF BIBLES
In all languages" in show window.
A stroller passing halted to see what
this man was gazing ut and remarked
that there was fine assortment Of BIZ
bles.
Yes" said the ran, but have one
ut home older and bigger than any Of
them" There did not seem to be any
connection between the age and size Of
Bible. 80 for lack Of anything further
to say the stroller asked the man If he
had ever read his big Bible through.
Yes" was the reply. II have read
1t through ii times"
"IIOly Mosrs!" calculated the stroller
"What do you think of the Bible after
reading 1t through so many tlmes?"
"Well. the Bible is ull right. will
tell you how came to real it through
the first time. An old circuit rider
who used t. visit my fathers house
when ! was II boy one Sunday preach
ed Il sermon from the text For Il man
shall he Judged according to the deeds
done in the body. asked him II that
text was to he found In the Bible and
lie said. OF course II Is.' said
did not think, it was. and he proposed
that We both read the Bible through to
find it. We did not find it. but found
30 many things which Interested me
that | kept OIL reading the Bible till
have gone through 1t ii times."-POrt-
land Oreg0MiAn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

There Is Il reason why the Adiron.
dack forest fires should become more
destructive each succeeding year. Most
If the timber there is spruce. While
''cc Is used for various purposes II
vaiJed chiefly as material for the
..nLlacture Of sounding boards for
:. kinds Of musical Instruments.
That part Of the spruce tree which
l.; free from branches, extending to
from 90 to 80 feet above the ground,
b known as Il fiddle butt. AS there are
10 branches In that part of the trunk
there are no knots, and when the lum-
Der is sawcd il presents a smooth sur
face, an essential in the making Of
sounding boards.
The stealing Of fiddle butts Is carried
on as IL regular industry by hundreds
of men who own small farms on the
outer edges of the forests. These men
go into the woods In winter and cui
down thousands of great spruce trees.
They take from each tree pnly the
base log. which they sell ut the nearest
suwmill, nllowiu the remainder of The
tree to lie where 1t falls. The branch.
rs become dry as finder in time, and
when II fire Is started by Il careless
hunter or woodsmnn they furnish IN
abundance of fuel for the spread Of
the conhugratiOn.
Many efforts have been made to pun.
ish the fiddle butt stealerS, but it Is II
fact that no Jury has ever been got 10.
gcther that would bring in verIic, OF
guilty. 1t Is claimed. with much evi-
dcnce Of truth, that jury has never
been selected in that section that did
not have n fiddle butt stealer among
Its Observation-Disclosures Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
An Easy Test.

you are suffering from Kidney or Blad.
der disease, the doctor asks: DO you de-
sire to urinate often. and are you compelled
to get mp frequently during the night!
Docs your back pain you? Does your urine
stain linen? Is there scaldins pain in
passing it. and is it difficult to hold the
urine buck? If SO your Ki dneys or Bladder
are diseased
Try putting some Of your urine in glass
tumbler. let it stand twent~ -four hours. IT
there is sediment. or cloudy. milky ap-
pearance, your Kidneys are sick.
DIR. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
will surely relieve and cure even the most
dist ressing eases of these dread diseases,
and no physician can prescribe medicine
that equals it for diseases of the Kidneys.
Liver, Bladder and Blood. Rheumatism.
Dyspepsia and Chronic Constipation. 1t
will promptly correct the bad effects of
beer and whiskey. All drug stores sell it
for one dollar bottle.
BY sending your address to the DR..
DAVID KENNEDY CORPORATION.
Ronilout. n. V, and mentioning The Age
trial bottle. together with pamphlet of
valuable medical advice. will be sent you
free POST paid by mail. Our readers ran de-
pend upon the genuineness Of this liberal
vfer.