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The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Privileges of Land Laws.

Under the liberal land laws of the
United States now in force the following
classes of women are entitled to file on
claims on government land and obtain
patent therefor:
/. All single women I'VE Fl years of
age.
2. All widows and divorced women.
3. Married women whose husbands
have'deserted them-or whose husbands
from any infirmity are unable to carr
the living for the family, so that their
wives are dependent upon their own
exertions for support are granted the
privilege of a femme sole and can enter
government land make final proof as
single women.
a. Widows of old soldiers of the civil
war whose husbands never used their
soldiers homestead right, can enter land
and have the time served by their hus-
bands in the civil war deducted from the
five years required residence.
s. A recent act of congress gives to
the ex-soldiers of the Spanish. war the
same land privileges as the union wal
veterans. and hereafter the widows OF
the Spanish wal soldiers are entitled
the same as widows of soldiers of the
civil war. %
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Register McSiNi.say tiustiing.

The Minneapolis Times says: SEN
ator McGillivray of Dickinson, N. D.,
passed through st. Paul yesterday en-
route home from Chicago, where he is
understood to have gone in the interests
of a project which he has conceived for
the welfare of that state. mother words
he contemplates the erection of a sugar
beet factory either at Fargo or Grand
Forks. The exact location is yet un-
decided. Senator McGillivray is en-
thuastic over the scheme, and sees in it
material benefit for the farmers of North
Dakota. He has been in correspondence
with representative officials of other
states familiar with such a venture, and
their advice is found unanimous t o the
effect that a factory be started.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Old Dances In old Time,

In Edward Scott's Dancing In All
Ages" are some curious details about
the dances used by our forefathers.
"Joan Sanderson' was a "jolly
dance" in MI. Scotts definition, for be.
fore it was ended each lady had kissed
oil the gentlemen twice, and each man
had been equally enterprising. Mary
Stuart danced the "volta," though
mot so high and so disposedly" as
Elizabeth. In King Charles time PEG.
pie danced "Trenchmore," the "Cush.
ion Dance" "Omnium Gatherum" and
"Hoite Gun Toite."
"All In O Garden Green" "Gatherine
of Peascods," "Lumps Of Pudding
"Under and Over" "The Bath" 'The
Slaughter House. and "Have at Thy
Coat, Old Woman" are dances moi
quite so old.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Prevented a Traqedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, prevent
ed a dreadful tragedy and saved two
lives. A frightful cough had long kept
her awake every night. She had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew worse until urged to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cur
ed her, and she writes this marvellous
medicine also cured Mr.. Long of a sew
ere attack of Pneumonia. Such cures
are positive proof of the matchless merit
of this grand remedy for curing all
throat, chest and lung troubles. Only
soc and sI.oo. Every bottle guaranteed
Trial bottle free at H. A. Davis & Cos
6rrU ctore
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
GROWING NORTH K O

Minneapolis Journal: President Mel
len of the Northern Pacific says four
thousand families will move into North
Dakota this year from Europe. This
will mean easily $4,000 people. The
population of that state in 1890 was 1884,
7Io. Cass County had one-tenth of the
people then. The census next year will
show great growth in population in
North Dakota especially. Cass county
should reach 10000 people easily. Far
60 has close to $4,000 and Casselton,
Mapleton, Davenport, and the many 9TH
er villages and the country districts will
add easily 1900. The growth in the
counties along the Cheyenne and Mis-
souri, rivers has been large. Ward coun-
ty had a population of 1900 in 1890.
That country along the Mouse river is
now showing large increase inpopulation
by the incoming of a new immigration.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Antelope Notes.

[Received too late for publication last
week. Ed
Jessie Tanner went to Valley City
Tuesday night to attend the Normal
school three months, after which she
will return and teach the Antelope
school.
Miss Ida Hickman of Glendive is Wis
iting Miss Eula Bonney this week.
Floyd LOOMS has been quite ill this
week.
Fred Glubrecht has sold his home
stead to MI. Huff. Fred intends buying
other land in this ne%ighborhood.
Mr.. Gordon gave a very pleasant party
Tuesday night and all participants en-.
joyed themselves highly.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease is the
worst form of slavery. George D. Will
llams, Of Manchester. Mich, tells how
such a slave was made free. He saws
My wife has been so helpless for five
years thatshe could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec.
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improved
and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
cures nervousness, sleeplessness. melan.
choIy, headache: backache, %fainting and
Dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly,
rundown people; Every bottle guar
anteed. Only fifty cents. Sold by
H. A. Davis & Co.. druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Billings County Warrants,

Notice is hereby given that the treas
urer of Billings county has funds on hand
for the payment of all outstanding war
rants up to register No. ITO, and that in
terest on the said outstanding warrants
ceases from this date.
Dated at Medora, N. D., this 10th day
of January, 1900. S. M. FERRIS,
I-I3-2t Co. Treasurer
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
1t Saved His Leo.

P. A. Danforth, Of Lagrange, Ca, suf.
fered intensely for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in ten days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Burns, Boils Pain or Piles it's
the best salve in the world. Cure guar.
anteed. Only 25c. Sold by H. A. Davis
& Co., druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Indicating Better Woo, Prices.

Eastern buyers 10Y in Utah are clos
ing contracts for the 1900 wool clip at I8c
for heavy and FL to 23c for light woods.
Eastern commission men are tempt
ing Washington woolgrowers' with offers
of I8>and 20 zen advances for wool on
the sleeps back.
Tell the western ranchmen no to sell
their wool for less than Is to 80 cents
| per pound.-H. G. Mcdowell, Canton, o.
| Breeder of Dickinson mutton and fine
| wool Merinos.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
EDWARD DODD IS GRATEFUL.
His Opinion on a New Scientific Discovery
For The Hair.

Dickinson, N. D., Nov. 6, 90.
Newbro Drug Co., Butte, Mont.
Dear Sirs:- Have been using your
"Herpicide," and have used about one.
third OF a 81. bottle, and find that it does
all, and ever more than you claim for
it. 1t not only c~leanses the scalp from
dandruff and prevents the hair from
falling out, but promotes a lev growth,
Have only used the quantity mentioned.
and have more hair on my head than !
have bad for years. l also find that il
keeps the hair soft and glossy.
Yours very truly,
EDWARD Dopp.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Where 1t Was Needed.

McSwitters-No, I don't want the en-
cyclopedia.
Agent-Do you know any one around
here who might?
McSwitters-The man next door. He's
one of those fellows who know it ALL
Syracuse Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
A Card.
Dickinson, Jan. 9, 1900
To the Public:

To the Public:
Just a few words in regard to a re-
port which was circulated about the town
this week that we had diphtheria at our
house. Whoever started the report was
mistaken and had better be careful what
he says, for l do not consider it a very
nice report to make. There is no sick
ness at our house and l hope we may
always be as we'll as we are at the pre-
sent time. CHARLESE. DICKINSON.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Fourth Mo nth Dickinson Public Schools.

Enrolment, male, 1913; female, 1888;
total 376
Av. No. present each day 1897
Az. No. days attended by each Io
Cases of hardness 4o5
Days taught 10
Books taken from the library I46
All patrons who have children that
will be six years old before the close of
school are requested to send them at
once, if they intend to have them enter
this year. All who enter 0 can be
classified without loss.
LEWIS F. CRAWFORD,
Principal.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Saturday, Jan 10, 1900.
When The 10th Century Begins.

The New York Sun has received so
many evidences Of confused minds re-
garding the beginning of the twentieth
century that it presents a proof that the
twentieth century begins after the year
1000 is ended in the shape OF a little con-
versation:
Question-What is a year?
Answer-Three hundred and sixty five
days.
What is a century?
One hundred years.
When did the year No. end?
December 81 of the year 1.
When did the year No. 2 begin?
January l Of the year No.2.
When did the year 90 end?
Dec. 81, A. D. 90.
Did that complete a century?
No.
When was the century completed?
At the close of the year following 90,
or at the close of the year 100.
When did the second century begin?
Jan. l of the year of the ? century,
that is Jan. A. D. IoI.
When did the nineteenth century end?
At the close of the nineteen hundredth
year, or at the close of 1000.
O. When does the twentieth century
begin?
A. 1t begins on day No. ] of the twen-
tieth hundred year-that is, on January /,
A. D. 1901.
We must still see another Christmas,
says the Sun, before the twentieth cen
fury dawns.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
I.l3-3t

w estpefsons to represent US as Managers
in this and close by counties. Salary $500 n
year and expenses. Straight, Donated, no more,
no less salary. Position permanent. Our refer
ences, any bank in any town. 1t is mainly office
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope, The Domin.
ion Company, Dept, 3, Chicago. lo.7Sm
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
IHOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney 4 Co., Propsv
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J.. Cheney for the last IS years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust.
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, Ohio. WALD1NG, K1NNAN &
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces Of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Teacher Wanted.

A teacher is wanted tor a term of 3
months to teach in school No. 3, Sand
Creek, Billings county, N. D.
By order of the Medora School Board.
THoS. GRozIER.
I.l3-3t Clerk.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13

Call on Scofejd if you wish to pur-
chase a useful gift. Hand bags, rugs,
table covers, napkins, handkerchiefs,
towels, etc. I2-I6.t
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
To cure q Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab\ ct
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature on
eycry box. 2sc.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
with Press.

To all who pay onc full year in advance to the
PRESS Will be given II years subscription to Ell
Their of the following publications.
The Weekly N. Y. Tribune.
The Weekly Chicago 1n1er Ocean.
The Weekly St. Paul Dispatch.
The Household OF Boston.
A copy Of the 80 Session Laws.
For S2;35 the Press and Hicks Word arc
Work; will be given one year or the Press and
the Thrice-A-Week World; or the Press and
the Semi Weekly st. Paul Globe.
For $3.50 the Press .nd either the Cosmopoli.
tan, Mcclure or Munscy's magazine will be sent
one year.
The PRESS clubs with all papers and magazines
and if the subscriber does not see what he wants
in the above list. write us. subscriptions taken
for all periodicals. at this office. To regular sub
scribers the agents rate is given.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
s, 1900, at 9 o'clock a. m.

Jan. s, 1000.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All members present.
On motion the interest and penalty
standing against the taxes on lot p,
block IS, town of Taylor, for the years
prior to 1897 was abated and the treas
urer authorized to accept the original
taxes due on said lot.
On motion it was resolved that the
DICKINSON PRESS be and it is hereby
made the official paper for Stark county
for the year 1900.
On motion the SlI.47 school district
taxes standing against ]. G. Saunders in
school district No. 20, was ordered can
celled on the grounds that the property
on which said school district tax is
levied is located in township l45, range
"a, which territory is outside of any or
ganized school district.
On motion the taxes for the year 1900
and all tax-sales for prior years standing
against lot %, block IL, in the town of
Dickinson were ordered cancelled on the
grounds that said lot is church property
and therefore exempt from taxation. On
motion it was further ordered that the
tax-sale certificate issued to w. B. Howe,
be cancelled and said w. b. Howe be
reimbursed for the amount required to
redeem.
Application of V. H. Stickney asking
for an appraiser for some estray stock
taken up by said V. H. Stickney was re-
ceived and on motion w. H. Chaloner
was appointed such appraiser.
On motion the taxes standing against
lots 7, 8 and 9 in block 81, town of Tay.
lor, were ordered cancelled on the ground
that said lots are church property and
therefore exempt from taxation.
Petition was received from Mrs. Eva
Stults asking that the interest and pen
atty on lots I and 2 in block -, town o
Dickinson, for the years 1891, 1892, 1850:
and 1894, be abated and that the treas
urer be authorized to accept the origina
tax on said lots in full payment for thu
taxes for the years mentioned. On mo
ton it was resolved that the treasurer be
and he is hereby authorized to accep
the original tax only on lots l and 2 il
block 10, in the town of Dickinson, TO
the years 1891, 1892, 1893 and 1894.
On motion the board proceeded to ex
anime the Jail and found the same il
good order.
5 Bids of Drs. Davis and Perkins Q
$1,000 for county physicians and med
icines for the year 1900 was received
!, On motion said bid was accepted con
ditioned on the filling of the proper cor
:. tract and bond in the sum of $4,000
On motion the board proceeded to es
+ anime the record of fees collected b
the Register of Deeds and the Clerk {
the District Court. After investigate
. said records we're declared correct.
On motion the bond Of H. F. Hatcha
: official abstractor OF Stark CO., was ar
! proved.
On motion the Board adjourned t
Thursday, Jan. II, 1900 at 2 o'clock p. II
i JOHN RlESSBECK,
;, County Audito
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
EAGLE LIGHT
RESTAURANT,
Vim. Timmons and
VIM. Herring, Props.
The best CSC meals in Dickinson.
Everything clean.
Prompt service guaranteed.
Give us a trial.
Open Day and Night.
Horses for Sale.

Heavy draft horses, we'll broken, for
sale at prices that will suit Ranch
head of Magpie Creek. Address me
at Dickinson.
tt H. c. QU1N1oN.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
OFFICIAL
Proceedings Of the Board Of Commission
ers Of Stark County. N. D.

Continued from last week.)
O. E. Foote, now pump for cour house well.
...........$ 16 %
NJ. j.. D%onaghue, filling in we'll in public
renee road 10 o.
NJ. L. Ayers. blanks & stationery,....... 30
=. ZOE Al
McCloy T. Senour. supplies, . 05
Gillette Hcrzog Mfg. CO., South Heart
:! DrluKc,......... lS3 W
Chas. Kono, jailer's salary, postage and
| W. A. Carter. 500 envelopes for County
......... 12,
{. ii. Hart, board and attendance of
pauper,. ........... !" dU
H. f. Motsiif, repairing weather vane on
court house, ...... w
court 3 u,
David Roberts, repairing pump,...... 2 o.
First National bank of Dickinson, Office
rent, Jan. z, to April 1, 1900, .......... Is Oh
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Land For Sale.

All of section 17-I3o-o2, also S. W. u of
section 7-13o-o2, n mile south of Rich
ardton; good water and coal on land.
Apply to JOHN H. BREUM, Richardton,
N. d. ,o-23-tf
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13
Stock Brands.
$500 Reward
Little Missouri H0rseC0

AGENTS wANrED-FoR THE LIFE AND
greatest naval hero. By Murat Halstead, the
lifelong friend and admiror of the nations idol:
inches; nearly 100 pages halftone Illustrations.
Only s1.5o. Enormous demand; Big commits
quick. Tho Dominion Company, 3rd Floor Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago. 6-106m.
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13

On motion the Road Supervisors re-
port of o. E. Vinnedge for road district
No. 5 was received and the bill amount
ing to $500 ordered paid by warrant.
On motion the board adjourned to 2
o'clock p. m.
O'Clock p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
All members present.
On motion the board proceeded to cx-
anime the our of the Auditor and
Treasurer.
On motion the board adjourned to Jan.
4, 1000, at 2 o'clock p. M.
Jan. d, 1000.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All members present.
Board continued their work of examln-
ing the accounts Of the Auditor and
Treasurer, after investigation such books
and accounts declared correct showing d
balance on hand in all funds of SI486o.o6.
On motion the board adjourned It z
o'clock p. m.
2 O'Clock p. NJ.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
all members present.
Justices's reports from A. Jopp, Benz
Webb and A. P. Folsom for the quarter
ending Dec. 81, 1890, were received and
placed on file. 4
On motion the following bills were al
dited and allowed and warrants ordered
drawn for the same, viz
a. P. Folsom, ~justico's ees............S 10 Z!
Chas. Kono, sheritf's fees, justice court. 46 8;
Carl Hotf, hauling 10 loads of stone. road
work, 81
Chas. kOnO, boarding prisoners, ......... 100 o.
G. 7, Crowl, hauling off re:yso. order of
board of health, 1 IN
Davis & Perkins, salary, Co. physicians,
quarter ending Dec. 81, 1899, ............ 48 OF
II. A. Davis d Co., supplies, / G.
II. a. Davis, services board of health,.... 80
The following Road Supervisors re
ports were, received and approved ane
the Road Supervisors ordered paid b,
warrant, viz
Vim. Kruger, supervisor, dist. No. b. 81 5
Martin Olson, supervisor, dist. No. T,.... 81 y
Henry I.oOmis, supervisor, dist. No. 9, :. 30 0
W. =. King. supervisor, dist. No. 1O,.... q 0
NJ. J, DOuOghue, SUPERVISOR. dist. No, H.. u q
The Dickinson press., 1900-01-13

WIN. Kruger, supo- visor, dist. No. 13,..$ 81 81
Martin Olson, supervisor, dist. No. 49,. IS u
Henry I.oomis, supervisor, dist. No. 9, :. 30 on
| W. Z King. supervisor, dist. No. 1O,..... q 90
| NJ. j. Donoghue, supervisor, dist. No. H.. q 20
A. R. Stewart, supervisor. dist. No. H.. 357 90
3. f. Dceken, supervisor, dist. No. IT,. As 90
Carl Hannah, supervisor dist. No. !,..... 40 so
Christ. Burkart. supervisor, dist. No. 49,. 81 %
John Little, supervisor, dist. No. 2,...... Z 81
On motion the board adjourned to Ian.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-11
The Plain, Unvarnished Truth
About the Looting of this City

Repeatedly it
deplorabe
and Wasefu
ceved alike suen Indifference
FOR advice and pretending
cys nnanes We're
business
directions with ashness
a
Never of of
LAKE CITY mas any one of its members
known the financial
OF me eiuze OIL Salt
which the majority Of the OF the met
a
ed effort
the present power. Therew
this
since in
revenues OF the All
may not be paid drawn
sf az the end
uho OF the city which
paos of the
9ont building
street sewers
absolutely il
winch the nldest
aaenses emen or deduc ton in
a
from Auditor
the city he faled
make
committee havef
disposition
public Hence the following
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-11
Brilliant Scene at the
First Congregational
Church Where I'M
preSSiVe Ceremonies
We're Performed.
Dazzling Reception at the
KnutSfOrd Where Gorge
OuSly Arrayed Women and
Gallant Escorts Paid HON.
age to the Bride and
Groom.

7ESITH al the magnihcence that lin
W itless wealth. can command, yet
with a taste as exquisite as the
appearance of the dainty bride for
whom it was planned, with gorgeous
sfmpleness. Miss Nellie May Bransfcrd
and Jay Tarvin Harris We're married
at the First Congregational church last
night.
Within the sacred edifce were gath
cred the city's fashionables. The wit.
the beauty. the sturdy manhood. the
man Of millions all We're assembled in
honor of the central figures in the i'm
posing ceremonies. Nor were the
humber friends forgotten. Here and
there between the creations that taxed
the genius Of the modiste and the gold
smith, were gowns of palmer stuff and
simpler ornaments
Planned on a scale such as has never
before been attempted in salt Lake,
the wedding programme was carried
through without the slightes hitch to
mar its perfect symmetry. It was de-
clared the prettieSt event of its kind
that has ever occurred here and on
every hand were heard the highest of
tributes TO Mrs. Edwin f Holmes
y q
the bride, VINO arranged the details and
whose generous purse provided the
means for all the splendOr.
DECORATIONS IN CHURCH.
Eight o'clock was the time set for the
performance of the ceremony, but it
was q full hour before then when the
first guests arrived. They saw one of
the most bewilderingly beautiful scenes
that has ever been presented for such
fczr I
Ia been told to spare no pains or ex-
pense. The result was a lavish use Of
the seasons choicest blooms in a man
ner so artistic as to reflect lasting
credit on the men and women who ar
ranged them.
In front of the pulpit platform was
q great arch % evergreens, surrnOunted
in its centre by q heart done in red
carnations Thanking the heart were a
beH and several arrows in small yellow
chrysanthemums. Suspended from the
tOpmOSJ curve was g huge wedding
bell. fashioned in red and white carna-
tons on the platform floor. at either
side of the arch, were placed immense
vases of chrySanthemumS and carna-
tons in tasteful harmony. The walls
behind the platform were festoOned
with bands of ivy.
Immediately under the wedding beIk
was the cushion on which the bride
and groom were to kneel during a pOr-
ton Of the ceremony. It was fashioned
Of heavy satin and its richness was
apparent from all parts of the house
Palms and cacti and other ported
plants were placed about the platform
in a most effective manner, the whole
creation being almost regal in its gen
eral tone.
COSTLY ORIENTAL RUGS.
a centre aisle was made through the
hrst floor by removing number of
pews. This was to enable the BRIDAL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-11
PROFESSOR SUES FOR INSURANCE ON
LIFE OF HIS WIFE, WHOM He KILLED

as the Media academy for young men,
For several years the venture was sue
cessfuI. the school having a high-class
patronage. Then Mrs. ShOTtlidge died
In NOvemb Der 1893. Professor Short
Iidge married Miss Marie Dixon Jones'
Shortly after his second marriage the
professor began to act strangely one
night six weeks after the marriage Pro
fessor ShortIidge invited his wife to go
out With him for a walk \ short dis
lance from the house he shot her
through the heart. and then attempted
suicide. but was diSarmed.
In the trial which followed Professor
ShortIidee was acquitted on the ground
OF. insanity, and was confined IN an
ASYLUM until q year ago
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-11

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 10.-A suit to
recover insurance upon the life Of his
WIFE. whom he killed on Dec 81, 1898,
has been commenced in this city by
Professor S. c. Shortlidge. who is now
residing at Kennett Square, in Chester
county. The suit which is to recover
theSsum of 81 ,O22 from the PrOvident
Life & Trust company, is one of the
most remarkable in the history of life
insurance.
MrA. Shortlidge was enacted in Media
on New Years eve. Several years
before that date Professor Shortlidge
had cone to Media with his wife and
family and established what was known