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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13

state. He is the president OF the
Boston company manufacturing the
graphophone, one of the great labor
saving inventions for office work, and
has recently gone into the manufac-
ture of new fire extinguisher for
offices, Stores, houses, &C., which the
government has selected for use in
the national capital building, and for
the first order for which, Mr.. Beck
received check yesterday.
Learning of the opening of the AL
fred Dickey reading room, and the
proposed establishment of free libra
ry, Mr.. Beck has generously sought
to encourage the project and has
brought, as nucleus for the future
library, an assortment of some fifty
books for the special use of boys and
girls, which he will give to the city.
The books are all new and of the best
class of literature. Mr. Beck is an
cal nest believer in the advantages Of
getting boys and girls interested in
good reading early, as it helps to keep
them off the streets, and to form a
taste for acquiring knowledge. If the
library matter is taken up by the cit
liens here, in earnest, Mr.. Beck says
that he will add to his donation at a
future time.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Married.

The wedding OF Miss Martha Leas::
ure and Clyde L. Duff, occurred today
at noon, at the farm residence Of her
father three, miles from Melville.
About 40 guests and friends of the
family were present. Rev. Phillips Of
jamestown was the officiating clergy
man. After a bountiful wedding
breakfast the young couple left on the
evening train over the 500 for Mime
apolis where they will reside.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of William Leasure, we'll
known in Foster and Stutsman coun-
ties, as one of the pioneer farmers Of
the James River valley. She is also
well and favorably known in this city.
The groom was formerly resident Of
the Melville neighborhOod, but moved
with his family to Tennessee where
they resided for time. He received
his education in college in the latter
state and was also for a time student
at West Point, which school he was
obliged to leave owing trouble with
eyesight. Among those present from
this city were Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Proctor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Firemen at Dickinson.

Dickinson. n. D. June 11-Rain this
afternoon interferred somewhat with
the carrying out of the street fair por-
tion of the program. The State Fire
mems convention met and elected
officers. The only fight was on the
office Of secretary. Readeof Bismarck
who has held the office was candi
date for reelection. He was opposed
by Cowley of Larimore. After con-
siderable discussion vote was taken
and resulted in the election Of Reade
by the vote being l34 to 10.
Simpson of Mandan was elected
president and A. NJ. Baldwin of Coop
erstown first vice president
The retiring president Mickle Of
Grafton was presented with gold
watch by the association.
Mayor Mcpherson of Valley City
was introduced to the convention.
He said he came from the best city in
the state with the exception of Dick
inson, and the people of that city We're
anxious to entertain the fremen next
year. There was one disadvantage in
Valley City, the mayor said, which
was that water was scarce, but in
case the tiremen decided to hold the
next annual meeting there he would
see that there would be no complaints
made regarding the scarcity of the
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Matrimonial.

Wednesday evening, at the resi-
dence Of Henry Pettey, Harry w. Mid
daugh and Miss Ida Miller were
united in marriage by Rev. Danford
of the NJ. E. church. The ceremony
was performed at 9 o'clock in the
presence of few friends of the con-
tracing parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Mid
daugh will begin housekeeping at once
in a convenient cottage on 9Th avenue,
which has been tastefully furnished
and made complete for immediate oc-
cupancy. After the ceremony the
wedding party adjourned to their new
home where reception was held. An
evening of merry-making and congra-
tulations followed.
The supperlwhich was served at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Petty, was
a tempting collation., and greatly en-
joyed The parlors were tastefully
decorated with cut flowers and potted
plants. Roy Petty acted as grooms-
man and Gertie Swift as bridesmaid
and the ceremony was performed amid
the strains of the wedding march.
There were a number of handsome
and substantial gifts, among them an
elegant side board ''from the. bachelor
enginemen:" also souvenirs in silver,
china ware, sc.
The groom is a popular engineer on
the Northern Pacific, who has been in
the service of the company some II
years and is highly regarded by the
officials and his fellow employees. He
is at present secretary and receiver
for the Locomotive Firemen's lodge for
this division, and has a wide acquain-
tance among the railway boys.
Miss Miller has been a resident Of
the city for several years, and is we'll
known to many as bright and agree
able girl.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Will GRADE new ROAD
Road on Section Line South to be
Graded. Fuller Petition
Rejected.

At the special meeting of the city
council it was decided after some dis
cussion to open the road over the
Glaspell hill south Of the city. A
committee was appointed to engage
Surveyor Conn to make profile Of
the hill. Aid. Klaus will advertise for
bids at once. Mayor Rose rather op-
posed the opening until the city knew
where it was at in the matter Of ex-
Guiding of lands from the city limits.
The estimated cost of cutting down
the road is $3.50.
The petition of Bailey Fuller and
Others regarding the excluding Of
lands from city limits was returned by
committee composed Of Bensch,
Kurtz and Wilder and it was recon-
mended that the petition as framed
be rejected for the reason that the
boundaries of the lands excluded were
not sufficiently outlined. Mayor Rose
opposed the letting out of any lands
by the city. If the courts decided to
let out certain lands the city could not
prevent it but the city was pledged to
pay certain bonds and all the lands in
the city were included in the pledge.
"A committee reported unfavorably
oEsthe poll-tax ordinance which passed
its first reading some time since.
On motion the report of the COM
mittee was accepted, Kurtz, Bensch
and Wilder voting nay. Messrs. Crum
and Chapman said the committee had
fully considered the matter and be-
lieved that it would cost as much to
collect the poll tax as was gained
thereby and the passage of the ordin-
ance would result in little revenue for
the city.
The returns Of the school election
were canvassed and the result found
to be: Montgomery 81, Jones so, Cor
win 124.
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Fire Festival.

Fargo, n. D.. June 7.-Rains yester-
day morning somewhat discouraged
the crowds and it was necessary to
abandon the industrial parade. The
street carnival last night was great
success. Nels Hawkinson, the well
known paper man, won first prize as
most comical costumed gent. Several
other prizes were awarded. AS the
Call expresses it:
The streets were full of goblins,
OF funny men and elves,
The bands all tore off ragtime,
And we all enjoyed ourselves
The Fargo ball team was defeated
twice yesterday by the Cooperstown
club. In the first game the score was
Cooperstown s, FargoO. In the sec
ond game Cooperstown scored and
Fargo 0. Fargo played wretched
game.
The festival closed today. The
weather was against it's success and it
is doubtful if there is another held,
but Fargo put up good show under
the circumstances.
Fargo people are much encouraged
with the crop outlook. Several new
brick blocks will be erected
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
SAYS HE IS NOT GUILTY
Charles nennines Says Charge o.
Bastardy Made by Nellie J..
Posey is False.

Charles Hennings of Corinne Monday
filed his answer in the clerk of court S
office to the complaint OF Nellie J..
Posey, also of Corinne. Miss Posey
alleged that Hennings was the father
of her child born February 8, 1901.
At hearing held before Justice S. j..
Wells April 18, the defendant gave
bonds for his appearance to the dis
trict court. In his answer he denies
the allegations made by Miss Posey
and says the charges were made for
tie purpose Of coercing him into mar
riage with her.
1t is understood that the suit is but
quasi-criminal in character, the OBJ
ject being to make the defendant pay
for the support OF the child. The de-
fendant is youth Of some prominence
and his parents are reported to have
considerable wealth.
The case will come up for hearing
at the July term of the district court.
Thorp & Thorp appear for the defend
ant,
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article. During Mayor McPherson,s
discourse, John Carmody of Grafton.
candidate for states attorney last
November and a strong prohibitionist
seemed Ill at ease. The convention
decided unanimously to meet in Val
ley City next year.
NOTES.
Sixty-three companies are represen-
ted.
The Press issues a neat morning
edition during the tournament.
Indians from Ft. Berthold are
camped near the outskirts Of the CITY
and seem to enjoy the affair as much
as anyone.
Today's train brought great crowds.
The Slope is prosperous, a good rain
pleases ranchmen and the people are
anxious to have time.
II. B. Wood is among those from
jamestown attending.
Members Of Valley City's company
carried Mayor Mcpherson from the
train to hall on their shoulders.
Gus Bell, former resident Of
jamestown, is down from Medora
where he is running a hotel and pros
pering.
A number OF wolves have been cap
tured and chase is slated for one Of
the days.
A midway is one of the attractions
and is reported to be the best ever.
Many OF Dickinson s sidewalks have
been built of cement and numerous
other recent Improvements are in
evidence.
S. p. d.
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ASYLUM SUPPLIES
Board of Trustees Awards Several
Large Contracts to Local
Dealers.
The Coal Proffers We're Considered
Too High and All:Bids
Rejected.
Trustee John Knaut Elected as
President of the Board.
MeetinglAdjOurned.

meeting of the board Wednesday
Morris Beck was awarded the contract
for furnishing the mems clothing and
boots and shoes, and Chase & Grant
Co. the contract for the groceries.
The board adjourned until next
month.
The coal bids offered to the asylum
trustees yesterday were rejected be-
cause they were considered too high.
This action was taken once before by
the board. Proposals will be readyer-
tised for. The Washburn coal bid,
made by Manager Walker, was at
81. so a ton, the Sims coal at S2.88 and
the Lchigh and New Salem at So a
ton. Messrs. Brady of Sims and Bur-
ton of Bismarck, representing western
coal interests, were also present.
At the meeting of the asylum board
all bids for supplying the insti-
tuition with coal were rejected. The
bid for furnishing dry goods and ladies
shoes made by E. D. Strong was ac-
cepted and the board adjourned until
tomorrow to finish the business OF the
meeting. John Knauf was elected
chairman of the board.
M. L. Elken of Mayville, one Of the
newly appointed trustees of the state
hospital is attending his first meeting
of tie board and making his first trip
to the city.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
An Escaped Prisoner From Grand
Forks Captured in Montana
by Cowboys.
Hon. Joe BdsseneIIa Charged with
Murder in North Dakota Rounded
Up and Returned.
Stole q Horse and Rode Nights
Hiding Days in Vain Effort
to Escape.

Gov. White had offered reward of
$500 for the capture of the Bassanella
brothers, who escaped from the Grand
Forks jail May 21. About the time OF
the publication of the reward, the
capture of one Of the brothers was an
nounced by the sheriff of Grand Forks
county. The reward included $500
for either prisoner.
Joseph Bassenella was captured Sun
day near Malta, Montana. The Off
GERS have been hot on the trail for the
past week or ten days, when rail
road man brought word to that city
that Joseph had been seen near Glas-
gov by cattle herder. The story
told by the herder was that one morn.
ing about ten days ago, as he was rid
ing about on the range near Glasgow,
he came upon man lyingin the grass
asleep. He awakened him and asked
him what was the matter, and BaS-
sanella said that he was almost fam
ished and asked the herder for some
thing to eat. The herder told him
that he would give him all he wanted
if he would come to Glasgow, but JOS
eph said that he did not want to 60
into any Of the towns nor to the
ranches, and when asked why, he told
his entire story, admitting that he
was Joseph Bassanella; told the herder
that he had killed Axel Anderson,
that he had been arrested with his
brother the same day and that later
the two had escaped. He said that
he had stolen Mayor Dinnie's horse
and rode it as far as Larimore, where
he had tied it in the woods and pushed
west afoot, travelling during the
nights and keeping in hiding in the
day time. The herder took him to a
shack, where he was given what he
wished to eat and afterwards left for
the west. The herder went to Glas-
60 and Informed the officers and the
word was passed on to the sheriff by
the railroad men, and Deputy Sheriff
Walsh Of Grand Forks left for the
west at once and has since been
searching for the escaped prisoner.
The night following the day when
the prisoner was seen by the herder a
horse was stolen in the neighborhood
and it was undoubtedly Bassanella
that stole it. thought he did he made
very poor time, as during the ten days
before he was captured he made but a
few miles. as he was captured near
Malta by another cowboy, who should
get the reward.
The other brother. Jacob, is still at
large.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Election Contest.

In the election contest case of Perry
VS.. Hackney in Eddy county, Judge
Lauder has decided in favor of the
contestee, holding that the provisions
of Sec. 52l Of the Revised Codes is
directory and not mandatory. The
section referred to is in regard to the
construction of booths, providing that
they shall be SO constructed that vot-
ers may mark their ballots screened
from observation, and that the booths
and ballot boxes shall be protected
by a guard rail so constructed that
only persons on their way to vote can
approach to within 10 feet of the bal
lot boxes and booths. The case may
be appealed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Officers Elected.

At meeting OF Artesian Hose CON-
pany Wednesday evening B. T. Brough.
ton was elected foreman, Dan Sacho,
assistant, r. Hamm, secretary and
Geo. Heron, treasurer. Messrs. Sa-
cho, Broughton and Obermiller were
elected delegates to the tournament
at Dickinson. -
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Churches Uniting.

Grand Forks Herald: The idea of
concentration and combination which
is so prevalent in the business world
seems to have invaded the church.
Word comes from Toledo, Ohio, that
the churches there have formed a
union for the better promotion Of
religious work, and in several COM
munities there have been unions of a
number Of weak churches to form one
strong one. 1t is an indisputable fact
that there is a great deal Of effort
wasted especially in the country dis
tricts by the practice Of organizing
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Serious Charge.

Valley City Times-Record: AS a
sequel to the wheat stealing case re-
ported last week, Herb Hanson was
arrested on the complaint of Mrs.
Josephine Manharth, wife Of one Of
the men who got away with Hanson's
wheat. The alleged crime with which
he is charged is assault with the in
tent to commit rape" When and
where the alleged assault was COM
mitted does not appear in the COM
plaint, and Mr.. Hanson processes ig-
norance on this point. He claims it is
a blackmailing scheme concocted by
those whom he had arrested for steal
ing his wheat and flax.
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Books for Free Library.

w. HI. Beck of Washington, d. c.,
arrived Saturday night on his annual
visit to the state. Mr.. Beck is much
pleased, naturally, to find such diff
ferent prospect for North Dakota this
year than he saw when here last sea-
son. He owns good deal of land in
the state and some city property in
Jamestown, and will remain couple
Of weeks. Mr.. Beck is busy man,
being interested in promoting various
enterprises, such as mining in Mon
tana and the Black Hills, sheep grow
ing in Montana and farming in this
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
More Bonds to be Sold.

The city council is Offering to sell
additional bonds for water purposes
in the amount of $1,000, bonds to run
20 years at per cent. TIE council
will also receive tenders for the SiO,-
600 worth OF bonds to use if necessary.
The proposals state that the bonds are
'for the purpose of deepening the
present artesian well, and sinking
new well, or installing a pumping
plant ii sufficient water for tire and
domestic purposes is not secured in the
process Of deepening the present WE'LL"
Bids will be received until June q by
the city auditor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Another Rain.

Sunday morning beginning about 3
o'clock another fine shower of rain
fell and a good deal of water soaked
into the ground. The rain was gen.
eral from Fargo west to this place
and beyond. The rain was accom-
panied by thunder and lightning.
Moist weather still prevails through
out the state and vegetation is grow
ing rapidly. The gardens that were
hit by the frost last week are recOv-
ing from the effects. Potato vines
were the worst sufferers.
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large.
Alex. Mckenzie.

Seattle, WASH. June 6.-Alex. Nc
kenzie is in Seattle and leaves for
Bismarck soon, where he will recuper-
ate his health. He suffers from in
somnia and nervous prostration. He
says all his cases are settled and he
will not return to Nome. He is travel
ing on the Northern Pacific.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
No Need of Working.

Bismarck Tribune: We have fig
ured up the reports from various cor
respondents through the state and
find that the farmers benefited about
Il43 millions of dollars from the recent
rain. We can see no nee essity of their
working after this year.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Ball at the Lake.

The Midways and Glee Club ball
teams played good game at Spirit
wood lake last week, the score being
to s in favor Of the Midways. The
boys play pretty good ball for the
practice they have had. When they
met on the grounds to play they we're
together for the first time, that is all
the players were there. With a little
practice the boys will put up game
worth seeing.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Likes the Court.

Editor Smith of the Oakes Republi.
can compliments Judge Glaspell on
his general efficiency on the bench, at
the recent term of court where the
Judge presided for Judge Lauder, in
Glendale.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
JAMESTOWN THURSDAY

more churches than can be supported
by the field. Many a village which
would support one church and one
pastor in a creditable manner are
starving two OF three to death.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Thirty-Six Pupils Have Learned All
the Grammar School Has in
Store.
Mrs. Chenery Presents Boys and
Girls With Certificates OF
Graduation.
She Tells of the Early School Days
in jamestown and Advan-
tages of Today.

Thirty-six pupils graduated from
the jamestown grammer school this
wear. The exercises OF the class were
given at the court house Friday even
ing. There was not room enough for
all who desired to hear the exercises.
Standing room was at a premium.
The class rendered program OF some
length. The numbers were well rem
dered. In the singing the value OF
good training was especially noticeable.
Rev. G. H. Phillips delivered the invo-
cation and benediction.
The diplomas were presented by Mrs.
o. St. g. Chenery who is member OF
the board of education. She address
ed the graduates briefly, gave them
some good advice and expressed her
self as we'll pleased with the progress
being made. Mrs. Chenery told of the
first little school established in 1872
and conducted by one teacher. In
1878 school was again resumed and in
1882 the force of teachers increased to
two and 100 pupils were in attendance.
The many advantages possessed by
children of the present time over
those of twenty years ago were con-
trasted. Mrs. Chenery's discourse
was highly interesting.
The following is the program:
O. Vert Thou in the Cauld Blast,
.Mendelssohn
Chorus.
Invocation. ....................
Merry June. ...................V Vincent
Semi-chOrus.
The Chameleon. Observation-Disclosures.
Roy Smith.
The Blind Men and the Elephant,
Harry Sharlow.
Instrumental Duet-Dames de Sc
Vile. Schubert
Leroy Schmitz, Lucille Corwln.
Robert of Sicily. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Anna Smart.
Solo-Welcome, Pretty Primrose,
................ Plnsutl
Sarah Schmidt.
The Ship OF State.
John Nierling.
ROdney'S Ride. ............
Bertha JOOs.
Instrumental Solo-Waltz Frivo-
lette. ..Sternberg
Lucille CorWin.
NV Double and How He Undid Me,
Cassius Vessey.
The Meeting OF Gabriel and Evan
gellne .............. ..........
Maude O'Donnell.
Lullaby. ................:... STORAGE
Semi-chorus.
Three Lovers. .................
Deborah Lyman.
Stars of the Summer Night.
.................... Woodbury.
Chorus.
Presentation OF Diplomas. ........
Mrs. o. St. c. Chenery, Member
Board of Education.
BenedictiOn ....... ..............
The following is a list Of the grad
yates:
Elmer Bole, George Brastrup, Lu-
cile Corwin, Ida Clemens, Isabella
Chenery, James Danford, Anna Dali
ley, William Daily, Erven Engels,
Lille Gray, Bernard Glaspell, Bertha
Joos, Jennie Karcher, Deborah Lyon,
Nellie Long, John Nierling, Floyd
Nowlin, Marie Nelson, Maude O'Don-
nell, Mary Peterson, Adolph Peterson,
Lucille Parker, Henry. Paulson, Roy
Smith, Sarah Schmidt, Anna Smart,
Elsie Spicer, Mary Steinbach, Leroy
Schmitz. Harry Sharlow, Alice <Tay-
lor, Samuel Taylor, Bryant Tilden,
Cassius Vessey, Katherine Wasser,
Margaret Wyard.
Books for Free Library.
w. Fl. Beck of Washington, ID, c.,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13
Newsboy Band.

A large crowd greeted the Minneap-
oils Journal Newsboys' band at the
depot this morning and the youngsters
surprised everybody by the fine music
they rendered, it being creditable to
an organization Of adults. Three
selections were played and the Journal
lads given an enthusiastic encore, and
again heartily cheered as the train
left for Dickinson. The boys were
enjoying the trip as much as the au-
dience enjoyed their music. The lads
were handsomely uniformed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-06-13

Governor White has commissioned
Captain T. G. Patterson, of Lisbon, as
major surgeon for the national guard
of North Dakota.