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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
An Interlude.

& The following may be interesting here
aboats, as the subject of the sketch wa'
wslik known in this locality.
Fargo Forum: e. h. Thursby, one Of
the early pioneers of Grand Forks section
"a royal good fellow-has teen unfottun
land is nov a county charge. When
wealthXhe was generoue to prodig.'ity,
and hiatold time friends and assoc,ates--
ought to see that his laat days are:made as
peaceful as possible. We should like to be
one to lend helping hand-who will
joint
LaMoure Chronicle: JOnly a few years
ago LORD Thursby--alone with Coutts
Majorbanks, of royal lineage and noble
birth---was one of the cattle. kings OF the
Mouse River valley, With headquarters at
Towner. Twelve or fifteen years ago Mr.
Thursty was in very hard circumstances.
He had RON through small fortune and
WAS reduced to penury. Barefooted, ragg'
ed and disreputable, he one day received
notice that wea, thy relative in England
had died and that, as an heir, there was at
his his disposal considerable sum of
money ---forty or fifty thousand dollars.
sLord" Thursby bought ranch on the
Mouse river. stocked it with blooded
cattle, opened private bank in Tovner.
ana lived the life Of an English gentleman.
The writer has enjoyed the hospitality Of
his country home---a commodious; cottage
in a picturesque spot on his ranchs which
vas fitted mp elegantly---bilIiarl ronm, ar,
gallery, and things like that. Here he
entertained his friends in grand Ssie. A
fswyssrsa later hisrrspiaay -van.shii6k = :iof
Tune was again repleted by tho opportune
death of rich relative. Ny Lord Thursbs
sncircled the globe: made collection OF
curious in Europe aud the ORIENT; wore
purple and linen every day; drank wlnt
and smoked fancy priced cigars. Seven
or eight years ago he disposed of th'
remnant of his property interest in Nc
Horny County aud took up his residenc.
in the city of Grand Forks, where he fare.
and entertained lavishly. The
Chronicle is grieved to learn that this one,
proud scion of noble race has fallen to-
such q low estate. And yet, since mi
must reap that which he has sown, it cou
not be otherwise. Thursby is not an ol
man. he is just in the prime of life. r
he is pitiable example of the drink habi
excessive indulgence in all directions M
an overwsening desire to "cut swell''
As the Forum says he vas. generous t.
He was q very reprehensibh
kind of generosity. He scattered mono!
right and left without stint--not with any
noble impulse or desire to benefit, but
simply with the careless abandon Of
spenothrift. Most o: his erstwhile friends
we're really his enemies. playing him for
sucker: Of his old time ASSOC iates who
prohted BY his prodigacy, there will be
few to extend helping hand in the hour
of his misfortune. Such 10 life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Cashier Deieen, of the Farmers State
Bank accompanied BY Attorney Lamb,
drove down to the capital city, Monday.
Attorney Lamb has a land case before the
Grand Forks Office and went down to that
city to look after It.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Minnear oils Tribune: Baltimore is SAID
to have 100000 negro habitants and the
aargsst negro population OF any city in
the world. And yet Baltimore is quiet
and orderly otsy, and 10 about as we'll gov..
Sfaed as che average municipality. There
is, in fact, less talk of corruption there
than there is IN Philadebphia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

We paid your Losses for most ten years
and are ready again with rhe only cash
paying company for Hail Insurance. The
st Paul Fire aud Marine. 8. NJ. Pye and
Company. Nc Lean County State Bank,
Wa:hburn N. U.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

William and Mra, Harris bid good bye
to washburn friends Monday and started
out with we'll r'ggec team on their long
overland journey to the mountain foot.
hills Of central C0lorndo.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
A Destructive Cloud. .Burst.

From reports that have been received
sinoe the last issue of the LEADER real
cloud burst inundated the lov lands aud
tufned ooulies iaso raging rivers in the
territory about tho headwaters OF Tart.e
creek, aud Coal and Dry Lake, last Thurs-
day night. The "burst' happened about
miduight.,. On Friday morning Turtle
creek vas spread out hundreds of yards
in width while Buffalo Paunch, Beaverdam
aud other creeks and coulees north of town
presented sixhts never before witnessed
BY tiAs olasst settlers there. Tho bridges
and culver.s and much fencing vas
washed away. At Buffalo Paunch creek
Lorsnts L0rentsson lost fne colt by
drowning, being oarrisd by the torrent
aud tangled up in wire fencing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
Married.

In the parlor of the Merchants Hotel, Wash
burn. O'Clock p. m. Wednesday. May 81, Rev.
]. A. Diesen, officiating, Mr.. Rance Jones. Of
Conking Mclean County, to Miss Bessie smith
Of Oliver county. Best man Mr.. William smith
Of Bridesmaid, Miss Bessie johnson. Of
Mclean County.
Such was the simple announcemsnt as
presented to the LxADEz. Quits i party
was on hand to throw rice, watch for, sun.,
shine and extend congratulations. after
which the bridel party recrossed t6Ssssver'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Surveyor Hoffman came. in from his
surveying trip for tho railroad NORTH to
Washburn last evening and left fof Hin.
neapolis last night. He states that he has
made close preliminary s.rvey for the
proposed road and hiss found prsctic-
able and not difficult line north 20 Wash.
Tribnne.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

The wild fruit bushes blossomed about
ten days late this season, which if not
aipped by frost within the next ten days
will insure good crop. The writer has
eaten ripe junebsrrles from the bushel
here, on the, llth of this month, hut it is
safe to say it will not be done this season.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

The demand for brick has led Sheriff
Mcdonald, who is an old brickmaker, to
make investigations, hereabout. He finds
first class brick clay near washburs and
proposes to erect, at once, works for the
manufacture Of bricks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Oscar sahlsberg drove down to the
county capital from his Snake creek home
9hursday. He reports upper Snake az
out OF the "do ID be't'' though they have
plesty Ut moisture.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

County Treasurer Nygaard, wife and
child, aud Mr.. Hans HOltan, of Sverdrup,
departed Thu rsday for visit with rela-
Gves and friends near DEVILS Lake They
will be absent about two week. Meantime
Merchant Wahl will represent the county
treasurer's Office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Insuraace is sure in mutual companies.
See you have stock policy on your crop
in tho st Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Gam As,ys ~ sRea Gons,
'Ass 4. ID = oass taSs Bspk: Wasb- M
burrin N. D. :S II ' ''s;''
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

The Clifford House will be redtted and
rsmodeled and new store opened there,
with Mr.. Nicholson. the we'll known Bis
marck grocer, man a. proprietor. So at
least fhe present owner of the property
says,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
TAKEN UP.

Two ponies both about six or seven
vears old, one bay horse pony, white
stripe in the forhead, right hind foot white
branded thus & on left shoulder. One q
mare pony. buckskin color---dark name
and tail--left hindfoot white, and branded
~ ON the left shoulder. Persons owning
same como prove property and take same
away.
A.P. T1Bxso.
Conkling, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Insure yonr crops aud zee your policy is
in the st Paul Fire and Marine. Gall at Nc
Lean County State Bank for policies and
terms Washburn N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Gov. Roosevelt pushed through the
amendments which he deemed desirable.
to make the Ford law for the taxation
of franchises wholly just, with the same
vigor which he applied to securing the
passage of the original law; and this
epoch-making enactment, with his sigma
ture, now graces the sta sute book of the
Empire State. The combined forces of the
corporations, of Tammany and of the
Platt machine we're unable to bulge the
Rough Rider from his position. And the
extra session gave opportunity for some
further utteranoes from the governor,
concerning the obligations of wealth to
the state. which have sounded in the ma
lions ears like the proclamations of q
prophe: sent to cave the republic from
the grasp of greed..-Pioneer Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

PA. McCumber. who was with tn,
Washburn parry here two wesks ago, came
up Wednesday, an1 will mako headquar-
ters at the county capital. He will repre-.
cent Mr.. Washburn "a general overseer of
che experisa, ental farms and of his land
interests here generally. Nr. McCumber
said che CROSS section survey would take
shout two weeks yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

chas. F, Bsl!ov. ha. given up hi. lease Us
on the christsnoy building, and himself
aud family naov.d out to- their ranch lat
Medicine Swan lake, 1hursday. This range
Is one OF the best stock stock grazing aud
feeding grounds in the county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Complaint has again como to tho LEAD.
<r oface that certain parties-namss men
toned later--wto have been seen killing
sitting ducks and doves OF their nests,
tn certain ne,ghboring groves aud ponds.
Suoh heartess creatures vould-if they
had q chance and tho coast clear--rob the
tsimmin1s from their dead mothers coffin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
MAN WANTS.

"Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long,"
Is What they sangln former days,
But It's now another song,
The words we use are different,
Though fully as sublime:
"Man now wants everything in sight.
And wants 1t all the time"
Chicago News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Charley Gsifith has sold out his black
smith chop dwelling and lots to Joseph
Mann and John Merry. Mr.. Mana has al
ready moved his machinery warehouse
on one Of th" lots and Mr.. Merry will soon
Dave a batohershop in running order in
the old Mclean County Nail Office that
&aa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Justice Assselm an, Of Coal Harbor was
. LHADEa Visitor the early part Of the
week. He learued some sad news after
arrival in tovu,-the ~odden death of his
father, at bis home III lows stass, n sS,s;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
Ginger snaps.

One cnp butter and lard mixed, one.
half cup sugar, ono cup New Orleans mo-
lasses, one teaspoonful soda scalded in one
cup hot water, three teaspoofuls ginger.
Beat we'll and handle lightly. Roll out very
thin, cut and bake in hot oven. Bake on
the slide, SO that they will brown quickly
without raising and be very brittle. This
recipe is very fine. I make soft ginger cake
by the rame recipe, only adding two tea
sroonfuls baking powder and using one
hrlt the quantity Of dour-ope and half
cups. HH
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
E. A. L LAMB .
Attornax-a&.Law.

,s,,-.. Attornev-at-Law, -....
COnvevancer aud Notary Public.
wAsHBUftN, !; NORTH DAKOTA.
Practice before the United States In
terror Department Il specially. l also
United States Land Offlce riats and
Records for Mclean. Oliver and Mercer
Counties.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
See "takeu up" column on 4th page.

Cashier Pye, Of Bismarck, vas up. az
usual on Memorial Day. Mr.. Pye has at .
tended Memorial Day services in Wash
burn, regularly for many years past.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

Captain Baxter Of the Washburn Flour.
ing Mill reached Washburn, Wednesday,
from his Fergus Falls (Minn.) headquar-
ters. Mr.. Baxter said Minnesota like the
Dak0tas vas blessed with abundant mois.
tsre this apring aud early summer, and
the crop prospect va. very favorable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03

John A. johnson of Painted Woods.
wss up attending Mem mortal d., servi
ces, Tuesesday. saga he has wheat up that
now measures nine inches in hight. Mr.,
johnson ia q farmer 6f fifteen years OK
psriesee at Paiated Woods and says he is
imphaticaIiy believer in early seeding
for small grala in this ssetioa of country
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-06-03
LOCAL ITEMS.

Nov about the Fourth of July, 1899.
John J. Robinson, of Coal Harhor v.a
transacting business at the county lcani.
tai, Thsrsday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
MISS CROKER
HAS ATTAINED
HER MAJORITY
An Entertainment in
Honor of the Event.
MILLIONS IN HER OWN RIGHT
MISS KATE SALISBURY TO
WED ALEXANDER KEYES.
Marriage That Will Unite the
Worthy Representatives of Two
Old and Famous Southern
Families.
MILLIONS IN HER OWN RIGHT
MISS KATE SALISBURY TO
WE'D ALEXANDER KEYES.

On Thursday, September 7, Miss Mary
Crocker. only daughter of the late Colonel
Fred Crocker, attained her majority and
the trustees of her fathers estate handed
over to her the many millions he had
Willed her.
The vast fortune that this young girl is
now mistress of to do with as she pleases
is considerably over three millions of dol
lars, yielding an income OF more than one
hundred thousand a year. This makes
Miss Crocker undoubtedly the wealthiest
unmarried woman in California.
Since Colonel CrQcker,s death Miss
grandmother, Mrs. Easton, in San Mateo
Sharing her guardians love and affection
with her two brothers d She has been
and is happy, vivacious girl, fond of all
kinds Of outdoor sports. Miss Crocker has
been spending the summer with her aunt,
Mrs Alexander, at Del Monte.
In honor of their niece's birthday Mr..
and Mrs Charles Alexander gave an elab-
crate dinner on Thursday evening at the
old Crocker mansion on California street.
Fifty guests were entertained, the ma
jority Of whom were the young friends of
Miss Crocker.
and each table boasted Of a separate and
original decoration. After dinner there
was music and dancing. On Friday morn
ing Miss Crocker left with Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander for Burlingame and was with
them among the interested visitors at the
open-air horse show.
Thursday was the announcement to a few
intimate friends of the engagement of
Miss Kate Thornton Salisbury and Alex
ander D. Keyes. 1t was intended TO keep
the affair very quiet, but such is the popu-
larity of the young couple that the happy
news spread quickly, and yesterday con-
gratulations came pouring in from all
sides.
Miss Salisbury is without exception the
most sought after of all the bellies.
Charming, accomplished and talented,
favorite by reason of her rare intellectual
force as well as her beauty, the young
bride-to-be has since her debut three sea-
sons ago been a leader in her select set.
Miss Salisbury is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Monroe Salisbury. She has in
herited from her mother the wit of mas
ter mind Mrs Salisbury as Miss Robin
son was famous for her beauty and bril-
liant repartee. She is connected with the
famous Crittenden and Thornton families
of Kentucky, and ever since her marriage
to Monroe Salisbury, who was once one
of the wealthiest men of the State, has
been one of the recognized social leaders.
Mr. Keyes, the fortunate man, is Bal
timorean by birth. and is about 80 years
of age He inherited considerable fortune
from his father. General Keyes. who was
one Of the wealthy men of the State. hav-
ing come here in the year l849. Mr.. Keyes
is a bright young attorney at law, and
has been practicing his profession here
since 1891.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

This is a scientific age wherein the Goddess OF
Reason, like Falcon Of Light showers her
bright rays of sunshine and happiness into
places heretofore kept dark by ignorance, de-
stroying both superstition and fear. In this
great progressive age has done
for the uplifting of humanity thah has Prof.
S. A. Weltmer, of Nevada, Mo, by his intel
lectual Investigations and scientific researches.
This eminent scientist has perfected a method
of Magnetic Healing known Weltmersm,
which has proved beyond the shadow of doubt
that disease and Affections OF all kinds can be
cured without the aid of either drugs or the
surgeons knife. He has gone further with his
Investigations into the Science of Health than
has any other man known to humanity. 1t is
hard for US to comprehend that right in our
very midst there is who has originated
method which at makes itself master
over the domain of disease. This wonderful
man began life in poverty, with nothing but
his own intellect to make himself a place in
the world. When he had scarcely stepped upon
the threshold of manhood he had already
tered the ministry After preaching the gospel
for number of years through his scientific
researches he found himself in the most en-
via BILE position ever held by scientst-that of
being humanity's greatest benefactor. The
method known as the Absent Treatment which
cures the patient at distance just readily
Mo. for treatment, makes 1t possible for Welt
merism to cure all classes of people, in this
way making 1t the greatest boon that man has
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10
ST. ROSES PARISH
ENJOYS AN OUTING
T.orga Attendance of Members and
Friends at the Annual Plcnlc
Given at Shell Mound.

The members. pupils and friends OF st.
77ose's parish enjoyed a delightful outing
a+ Shell Mound Park yesterday. Ever :
,-air from the city took its snare OF
,,1aas,lre-seekers. Athletic sports anu
l5s7cfrer formed the chief attractions OF
~ ie,- MANY of the races were evenly
contested The race for California NOluh- Olu,
--5rs vCas a source Of great interest 10 the
spectators. Corporal Buckng prov 'N
himself TO be the fIeetest runner.
Following were the games ana VIII
rers:
Race for boys between II and "A. won by NJ
lIeter. same race repeated IiaIIS 90 80
same race repeated Frank Horrlgan: race ~ -,
fi-ls between II and a. Annie MeDonough,
same race repeated, Ella Bradley same I IdCS
repeated. Kate Barnes. Race Tor poys peL" -
lated Pat McDonough; same race repesIe1'
ia Murphy. Race for girls between anu ",
Nellie Beard. same race repeated, Agnes I Org
came race repeated. Helen Lacy. tSace lgt
boys under Z. Ed Murphy same race rep g.
Dan polan Race for girls under, ~, y.
BRADY. same race repeated Irene Beard: RAJ a.
Tor girls Is 20 IS, who wished 70 rIIt ot
come good housekeepers. Cecilia keny sIl9 fIIa I
eCanIan Race for married ladies', Mrs Potter
race for married men. Charles Johnstone. race
f1r single young ladies, May Dineen. Race Tor
etngle men. Charles McFadden. Race lot Iat
Ifanley Race for boys confirmed this year at
81 Rose g. Frank Harrigan. Race Tor girls
confirmed this year at St Roses, Annie Doran.
T-gg race Young Ladies' SOdality Of Children
~ Narv Miss Flood Race for large altar boys
Cf St Roses Parish, John Dineen. Race Tor
small altar boys Of St Roses Parish, Ihomas
richardson Race for girls of Angels S0dalty
~ 81 Roses Parish, Miss Lackey. Walking
ere Race for girls attending st. Roses school.
T0sie ColIopy. Race for boys attending ST
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

given to humanity.
BY permission of the American School OF
Magnetic Healing. publish a few testi-
monials from grateful people who have been
cured by this great curative power
Hon. Press Irons, Mayor of Nevada, was
afflicted with kidney and bladder troubles for
ten years and could find no relief in the usual
remedies. In week he completely re-
stored by Prof. Weltmer.
Mr. John s. Small, Colfax, Ill, was deaf
in his left ear for seven years; could not hear
watch tick when placed against his
Was permanently cured in three days by Prof.
Weltmer Mr.. L. w. Rains, wealthy lumber
man of Hornbeck. Tenn, suffered constantly
with kidney trouble for twenty years; also
with constipation and prostate troubles. Ex-
hausted the best medical skill but relief.
He fortunately heard of Prof. Wetmer and was
soon restored to perfect health and now says
this treatment will cure anybody. Mrs. NJ. f.
Hawkins. Louisburg, Kas., afflicted
twenty years with prolapsus and enlargement
of the womb, indigestion and perpetual head
ache. tried everything that offered relief and
gave up in despair Heard of Prof. Weltmer,
took his treatment week and perma-
nently restored to health.
Mrs. Minnie Porter, Texarkana, Tex, was
afflicted for eighteen months with kidney and
other diseases, and for u months unable to
get out of her bed. Was expected to die at any
time. Permanently cured by Prof. Weltmers
Absent Method and has gained siXty-ive
pounds
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

A number of lodges, which have had
under consideration taking part in the
grand parade, have signified their inten-
ton Of joining with those who have al
ready sisaified that they will turn out
and the parade committee is very much
encouraged.
The committee on halls has arranged IT'S
plans for the establishment of general
headquarters in the Pavilion for a week,
and has decided upon the location of
booths in the Pavilion for the various
branches of the order, and at that place
ton of the names of the many Odd Fell
lows who are expected here from all parts
of the State during celebration week. It
is expected that at least 1000 members of
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-10

Mrs. I4avissa Dudley Barry, ILL.,. suffered for
thirty years with neuralgia and stomach trou-
bles. Nothing but morphine would relieve her.
Permanently cured in a few weeks oy tAe
Absent Method Of Treatment.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Walker. Poca, W. Va suffered
with eczema, indigestion and female troubles.
Dozens of doctors failed to give any relief sne
was permanently restored by Prof We4trneT
Absent Method in two months
Mrs Jennie L. Linch, Lakeview, MO, was
for two years afflicted with liberation OF the
womb, heart and stomach troubles and generaA
debility; was reduced 10 a mere skeleton After
taking gallons of obnoxious medicines without
relief she tried the Wetmer Absent Treatment.
In less than thirty days she was entirely re-
lieved and gained fifteen POUNDS.
Thousands OF people in every section or the
United States and in foreign countries
who were invalids and sufferers from various
diseases are now well and happy through the
power of Prof Weltmers Absent Treatment
All can be assured that matter what their
ailments or at what distance they live they
can get relief from the Weltmer Method. Any
one writing TO Prof. S. A. Weltmer, Nevada,
Mo, will receive a forty-paBe Illustrated maga-
zine and list of testimonials from men ana
women who owe their health and happiness to
Weltmerism; also, much information on this
science of healing.