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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
An Optimistic View.

Rev. NJ. G.. Miller of Minneapolis,
former pastor of the NJ. E. church in
Jamestown, preached to the congrega.
tion and many others in this city Sun
day evening. The seating capacity of
the M. E. church was not sufficient to
accommodate the crowd who gathered
to hear the popular pastor, now pros
porous business man of Minneapolis.
Rev. Miller took this text from Rev.
elations: ''His ways are past finding
out" The speakers views of the con-
dition of worldly and spiritual affairs
were quite optimistic. He believed
that the world is growing better and
that the time when Satan and sin will
be overcome completely will surely
come and all things will work out to-,
the glory of God.
AS to the great strife between capi-
tai and labor, particularly in the coal
regions, Rev. Miller was of the opinion
there would be a readjustment that
would make all men equal. He placed
spiritual matters first in progress and
science second, and believed that
there would be great advancement in
both in the next few years.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
MILLER SHOWED SOME SPEED.
Thomas Miller Did Some Lively
Sprintino to Get Away
From Murphy's Gun.

There was lively scattering of peo-
pie in Spangler's billiard hall Sunday
afternoon The trouble started in
front OF the hall. William Murphy,
somewhat intoxicated, and Thomas
Miller became engaged in fistic en-
counter over bill alleged to be due
Murphy for board and lodging and
amounting to $500. In the scrap Mil
ler got the best Ct Murphy and as the
latter arose he told Miller it would
cost him at least $35. Miller made
some reply which angered Murphy,
and he pulled gun from his pocket.
Miller decided that it was his move
and made dash for the door of the
billiard hall that would have done
credit to professional sprinter. Muir
ply followed, and as Miller dashed
through the billiard ball and out of
the back door he fired couple of
shots, just to see how much speed he
could get out of the man who had late.
ly threw him down on the hard side
walk and bruised his features.
At first Miller was in favor of prose-
cutting Murphy, but later he decided
to let the matter drop 'if Murphy
would promise to behave himself. y
There will be no prosecution.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Threshing and Farm Work.

Threshing was going on generally
all over the county yesterday and it
was after dark when the whistle blew
for supper. Most of the grain in the
county is threshed and the yield has
taxed the farmers grainery capacity
to the utmost to store the oats and
barley to say nothing of other higher
priced grain. Most of the farmers are
keeping enough feed this fall TO last
over next year and save heavy ex-
pense in buying feed for seeding and
plowing.
Very little fax has been threshed
and there is good deal not cut. The
flax crop is going to be irregular in
yield, owing to the August frost.
Some fields will not be worth cutting,
and others that have been cut will not
be worth threshing, while others will
give good returns. The latest seeded
flax will be generally poor The best
was that which was sowed the earliest,
it is said.
A good deal of fall blowing is going
on. The weather is warm and pleas
ant, and it seems as if the state might
now have long spell of Indian sum-
mer. Quite a number of men in
threshing crews have gone east, but,
every good day is taken advantage Of
to The utmost in pounding out the
golden grain.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
hobos Scrspped.

Kensal Journal: There was general
mix-up at the depot Thursday even
ing, in which quite a number Of the
tougher class of the floating popula-
ton figured. There seemed to be a
free.for-all scrap, and when an inven-
tory of the damage was taken it was
found that John Spencer had his right
leg broken about four inches above
the ankle, and NJ. c. Rafferty, had put
bullet through the index finger of
his right hapd-a bullet said to have
been intended for Bob Friedly. These
three were rounded up, and when
tried before Justice Tufford Wednes-
day Rafferty, was given a fine of $50 or
twenty days. Friedly was sick and
could not be tried. The man with the
broken leg Was considered punished
enough. Verify, Kensal is enjoying a
season of strenuous life.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
nolD-UP AIIthlPI that FAILED
Schstsr fst Three Feotpals to Flight
ho vigsross MAJ


An attempt was made Wednesday
night to hold up man named Schafer,
. we'll known resident Of jamestown,
who has been out threshing and who
had q roll Of S12O on his person. Schafer
was walking along the street near the
Wisconsin house when he tripped over
q wire. He fell on his knees and be-
fore he could rise man thrust re-
vOlver in bis face. Schafer struck the
fellow without waiting to find out
what he wanted and the hOld-up man
and two companions ran away. When
Schafer struck the thug he uttered an
and his voice was recog-
nized. 1t was light enough for Scha-
fer to get q good view of the two
others also.
Landlord Shain Of the Brunswick,
who resides In the vicinity, states that
there were q number of men carousing
around there all night and he was
obliged to remain up all night in order
to protect bis property.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
UNUSUAL CHARGE IS PREFERRED
Alleged That John Nichols Drove Off
Some Horses From Gus
tomary Range.

A warrant was issued Monday for the
arrest OF John Nichols on an unusual
charge. The complaint was sworn to
by Walter w. Ford, who alleges that
Nichols drove from their customary
range near Eldridge on Sunday, Octo-
Der 5, four horses belonging to COM
plainant In the eyes of the law this
was misdemeanor The horses driven
off were still missing Monday morning.
1t is stated that three horses belong
ing to Henry Sharlow were also miss
ing Sunday and are supposed to have
been driven off. 1t is also said that
Nichols had some horses with the
Ford band when he drove them off.
Sheriff Eddy left to secure the ar
rest of Nichols and bring him before
Justice Pearson to explain matters.
John Nichels, the young man ac-
cussed of driving cattle belonging to
Walter W. Ford of Eldridge from their
customary range, was arraigned in
Peter Pearsons court today and made
satisfactory explanation of the matter.
He stated that he was looking for his
horses which had broke out Of Miller's
pasture. He found Ford's with them
and as Ford IS horses had also been in
Miller's pasture some time ago he sup
posed they had also escaped. So he
drove the horses into the pasture and
left them there, supposing.that he was
doing Mr.. Ford a favor land with no
intention of wrongdoing. After hear
ing the explanation Of the young man
Justice Pearson ordered him dis
charged.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Thanks Musical Club.

B. S. Russell: It is due that the
thanks Of the people of Jamestown
who enjoyed the singularly beautiful
entertainment furnished by the Sousa
band on Friday afternoon should be
extended to the members Of the La
dies Musical club for their successful
efforts.
AS the band was making it's yearly
transcontinental trip, and the North
ern Pacific road was the route chosen
for this purpose, correspondence was
opened by this club and every obstacle
overcome, as those obstacles appeared,
with the result that musical enter
tainment was afforded jamestown Of
the very highest order known to the
musical world.
For several years the Ladies Musi,
Cal club has existed in Jamestown. Its
usefulness is well established and
needs no words of mine to make it
known-time and time again have we
been treated to entertainments by
them, and each one has left life long
impressions on the memories of those
who were present. AS one of the large
audience present on Friday afternoon
l select this course to tender my own
sincere thanks, with the suggestion
that others who think likewise should
take the opportunity of so testifying
to each member of the club as oppor-
tunity offers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Don't Want Settlers.

Ranchmen in the hills in the north
western part of Stutsman county do
not look with favor on the invasion of
that section by homesteaders, and do
all they can to discourage the new
comerS. The settlers are told that the
land is not much good and it would
not pay them to tle. In some town.
ships stakes have been pulled up on
the section lines and all trace of the
section corners ohliterated. All this
is to discourage the people looking
over lands with view Of taking home
SteadS.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Killed by an Engine on the Great
Northern at Virginia,
Minnesota.
Was in the Employ of the Road as
Brakeman When
Killed.
Formerly Employed on N. P. and Was
Well Known in
Jamestown.

Mrs. Ellen O'Donnell Of this city re-
ceiyed a telegram Saturday a. m. from
West Superior stating that her son
George had been instantly killed by a
Great Northern railway engine near
Virginia, Minn., and asking what dis
position should be made of the body.
No other particulars were given ex.
cept in a brief and sad message.
George O'Donnell was 26 years old
and was well known here and at other
places in this state. Last winter he
was at the temporary hospital in this
city, having an attack of smallpox
from which he fully recovered. He
was engaged as brakeman for some
time, and was working in that capa-
city for the Great Northern when the
accident occurred which cost him his
life,J
Mr.. O'Donnell was unmarried. He
was resident OF Jamestown for about
a year, coming from Fargo, where he
resided for many years. He was en-
ployed by the Northern Pacific for
many years in the company shops.
There is much regret expressed over
his untimely death by many friends in
Jamestown. The funeral was held
at Brainerd. Mrs. O'Donnell and
daughters, Margaret and Maude, left
Saturday for that place and will be
joined by Will O'Donnell.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
SOusa.

The ladies of the musical club are to
be congratulated on the success Of
their efforts to get the Sousa concert
to this city, the attendance being
from Darlington, Valley City, Dickey,
Wimbledon and other neighboring
towns in addition to those from James,
town. 1t was high class entertain
ment, seldom secured for this part of
the state. The gross receipts were
$3.50, IS per cent of which was paid
for the music. The club paid all
other expenses in addition and will
then clear about $50 over all expenses.
Sousa stated that it was one of the
largest matinees he had played to in
the northwest. The marches by the
famous composer, played by his own
magnificent band. as well as every
number on the program, delighted ev
cry hearer to the utmost. The solos
by Mr.. Pryor, trombone, Miss Lieb-
ling, soprano, and Miss jenkins, vio-
lin, were very fine. Each number was
followed by an encore. Popular and
classical music comprised the program
that lasted over two hours. The band
came direct from Minneapolis and
travelled on special train, stopping
at Bismarck and then jumping to Bill
lings, over 400 miles. 1t is easy to un-
derstard after hearing a concert why
Sousa's band is regarded as the most
popular band in America, if not in the
world
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Scared Residents.

A tourist terrorized residents of the
First ward Saturday morning. He de-
manded money and insisted OH going
through two or three houses when re-
fused. The fellow is said to have the
appearance Of an Indian and acted as
though greatly angered by the refusals
to give him anything. The police were
notified, but the fellow had evidently
become alarmed and made his escape.
He is believed to be a lunatic.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09

Those took the examination at the
court hose Fl. G.. lHardenbrook, Will
L. Holley, Harvey w. Hynes, G. III.
Easterbrook, SIN. Roadhouse, Thomas
e. Green, Chas White, G. S. Baughman
A. M. HeWSOn.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
SIX YEARS FOR FRED AMES
Colonel Fred Ames of Minneapoli.
Gets a Stiff Sentence for
fxtortion.

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. I'm the
case of Col. Fred Ames, formerly
superintendent of police OF this city,
charged with having extorted money
for protection from women of ques-
tienable character, the jury brought
in a vervict of guilty as charged"
and Ames was sentenced this morn
ing to six years in the penitentiary at
hard labor. Ames was completely
overcome when the verdict was an.
nOunced.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
BEAVER STOCK FARM.
improvements to Be Made in Build
inos- s-New Thoroughbred
Stock.

Manager Johnson of the above farm
and ranch, is spending few days in
town arranging for workmen to begin
the erection OF several new farm build
ings on the ranch near Montpelier.
Dl. Van Hook of Chicago, the owner,
takes great pride in having the best Of
improvements made, and none but the
best bioOded stock added to the ranch.
A new cattle barn capable Of shelter
ing 200 head, large addition to the
sheep shed, and new hog house, will
be erected this fall. 1t was also in
tended to build an elevator, or ware
house with elevating facilities, this
year but the losses by hail on the
crops this summer have made the ele.
vator unnecessary at this time. A
gasoline engine had been shipped to
the farm for use in the elevator which
next season will be erected. DR.. Van
Hook estimates that his losses by hail
on the various crops will aggregate
about 90, 900, as there were about 1000
acres of various kinds of grain, mostly
flax, all of which was totally or in
greater part destroyed. 1t was hard
luck for the first year in which some
substantial farm returns were in sight,
on the extensive investments that
have been made on the farm by the
enterprising owner.
In the matter of blooded stock the
Beaver farm has on the road and ex-
poets the arrival daily Of an imported
ram from Germany, sent direct from
that country, and it's cost is said to be
In four figures. 1t will undoubtedly
be the best bred and most expensive
ram in the county, if not in the state,
and is Of the Ramb0uillet breed.
There are some $50 head Of this breed
Of sheep on the farm and also a fine
bunch Of Lincolns, not an animal of
which cost less than $50, and from
that to $50.
In the cattle line a sne thorough
bred bull Lorenzo has just been re
ceived from Illinois, costing over
$1,000. 1t is q pure Hereford.
There have also been sent to the
farm two b0ars of the Berkshire and
Tamworth breeds. The latter is di-
rect from England and the breed is
specially adapted for fine bacon. These
breeders are in line with the other
high grade stock on the farm. A nun.
Der Of hogs are being raised on soaked
speltz and old wheat, which makes a
fine, feed very fattening. The Beaver
stock farm will soon be one of the
most valuable and important farming
and stock enterprises in the county.
It's owner is q we'll known surgeon Of
Chicago.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
In Serious Condition.

Even Williams, the man who was
shot at Harvey couple of weeks ago,
is in very serious condition. The
bullet passed through the bowels, max
ing wound that does not heal, and It
will probably be necessary to operat
on him.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09

tending improvements and
drawing plans, etc. ........ 200 90
q. w. Babcock & Co., cross
ings. IS OF
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.,
improvements water sys-
tenn .............. ........ 1000 90
L. Past, draying.. 90
The agreement regarding all night
service will probably not be in effect
until after Jan. when the improve
ments will be completed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Brakeman Killed.

Brakeman Evans was killed in a
wreck on the Great tNortherna at Lakota
Friday. The engine struck horse,
was derailed and nineteen cars piled
in shapeless mass.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
Big Fire.

The Weum-Watt block in Fargo
burned Sunday morning. 1t was a
three story block and was occupied as
q Wholesale notion store. The loss is
e226, 900. Insurance, S120,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09

Madame:-In reply to your note
would say, give your children Rocky
Mountain Tea each week Keeps them
we'll all the time. 80 cts. Wonnen-
terg & Avis.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1902-10-09
City Arc Lights Will Be Run All
Night Under New
Agreement.
Five Additional Arc Lights to Be
"a Placed at Points Where
Needed.
Ordinance Regulating the Rebuilding 9
Of Sidewalks Passed by
..ss. s-.. 1.-THE Council. .

At the meeting OF the city council
Monday evening it was decided to ac-
cept proposition of the Jamestown
Electric Light company tc furnish 20
arc lights all night on streets for $3.50
per month. The company offered to
furnish 20 lights to burn until p. m.
on a moonlight schedule for $l20 per
month, but the council considered the
all night lights better. Five new arc
lights will be placed at points in the
city as follows: Intersection of Milton
and Fourth, First and Pacific, Fifth
and Dakota, Eighth and Wisconsin,
and end of the coal docks. Alderman
KurM thought a light should also be
placed at the bridge near Capitol hill
in the northwestern part of the city,
as there were many people going and
coming over that way after dark.
There was also some discussion over
the placing of a light at the corner Of
Eighth and Wisconsin, instead of Sew
enth and Wisconsin, as called for in
petition by residents. Members Of the
committee stated that the corner OF
Eighth was the best. Alderman
Kurtz voted in favor of having the
light placed as called for in the petit
tion.
The moonlight schedule system, 10
force in the past, was roasted. 1t IS
expected that the service will be inn
proved when the new machinery at the
light plant is IN use.
Communications from Professor
Flather regarding payment for i'm
Provements we're received. A commu-
nication regarding drays standing in
front Of the freight and baggage rooms
on Fifth avenue was read. The coun-
Gil was asked to designate some other
place. 1t was decided to do So
CityLT Treasurer Durkee reported a
balance of.slO, 27O.57 on hand.
Ordinance No. 81, introduced by 81.
Past, Irelating to lthe rebuilding OF
sidewalks fand regulating. contracts
ana Otnei matters was given nnal pas.
sage.
Some discussion regarding sidewalk
matters ensued in which it was
brought out that contracts for re.
building could be let without asking
for bids. When party refaeses to re-
build a sidewalk the city will build it
and charge it up to a sidewalk fund
to be created later by collections made
in the shape of taxes on property
abutting improvements made.
F. L. Birdsall has been aaade city
engineer.
On motion the following bliss were
allowed
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

A special from Rommey says that
wolves that sill roam over the
mountains and through the forests
of Pendleton, Hampshire and Po-
cahontas counties, have been driv-
en- from the recesses of the interior
by the extraor binary heavy SHOWS
and tie intense and continued cold
weather, and for che past few days
they have been pTeying upon the
sheep flock, In some places almost
devastating Calves aud pigs, and
In some Instances. large animals
have been attacked and killed by
the feroc.ous and starving beasts,
and farmers have appealed TO the
authorities there for assistance In
repelling the invasion of the wild
animals. A company of IS Is be-
Ing organized there TO start on an
old-time wolf hunt, and make an
attempt to drive them far inland.
Other wild animals, such as bear
panthers and deer. have been seen
frequently close 10 civilization
whittier they were driven by the
storms for food and water.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

Insurance cannot prevent
FIRE, but 1t can and does pre-
vent the ruin and suffering
that would ensue without it.
It lets you down easy-sus.
'tains you until you get auoth'
er footho1d.
I represent a score of the
Oldest and best FIRE insurance
companies in the land, and
am giving very low rates just
now. The probability is that
they wip not be SO much lon.
ger. Better take out sut
fcient insurance without de.
lay.
AS every Company now
charges exactly the same
rates why not have your PROF
erty insured with a company
that Is we'll known In this
City and one you know has
and will pay ali Its losses
promptly? Here is my list
and everybody Knows that
there are no better compan
les onsearth:
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

ment in young girls should promptly
have them begin the use of Dr.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t establishes reg
ularity, tranquilizes the nerves and tones
up the whole system.
My troubles started during my girlhood, !"
Akron, o., ubut did not prove serious until 1895
From that time / did not see well day.: 4
suffered at every monthly period with terrible
headache, irritation of the spine and pains IN
my heels had soreness through my hips and
ovaries all the time and constant backacne
one doctor would tell me one thing allied me,
another would say something altogether differ
ent but they only relieved me- then wrote
you and followed your advice. took five bottles
of DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription, tour OF
Golden Medical Discovery and dve walls OF
Pellets Have not had single symptom OF
my old trouble so far. Can sleep good, WORK
hard, aud eat solid and substantial food with
out Distress
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
bowels and stimulate the sluggish Liver.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

looked upon Is
q young woman.
d 1t n a tur c
knows nothing
Of such stand
ards. When the
wonianIy fiinc-
ton is establish
ed womanflood
is attained &C
cording to her
standards, md
there IS need oil
wo N q My care
and caution. II
is girlisii ignor-
ance or neglect
at this critical
time which often
results in long
years of after
misery.
Mothers who
perceive the evi-
dences of func-
tiona1 derange-
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

The general standard of measurement
for womanhood Is ugrown-up-ness.n
When girl Is emancipated from school
and arrives at the dignity of trailing
skirts and elaborate hair dressing she is
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-01

TWAS quite amusing to some
bystanders to see a certain candi-
date kiss a dirty faced baby yester-
day.