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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-02-17
DEEDS

WANTED-To dispose Of general war
ranty deeds in any quantity at
Leader Office
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FOR SALE--Lunch counter outfit In
quire Grocery, cor I'd and Noble
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WANTEp.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sell lubricat-
ing oils and greases on salary or
commission. Excellent side line. The
A. G. Harbeugh Co, Cleveland, o.
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ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Good five room house,
on Noble avenue. West Guthrie;
$l1 a month Address II" Leader
office.
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POSITION WANTED.

WANTED-Young man. aged 30 wants
position can give references. Ad-
dress &C. c." care Leader
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FEMALE HELP WANTEo.

WANTED-Young ambitious lady for
small parts in repertoire company
Address Chas. Panniere, Slaytou Dra-
matte Co. care Leader
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MONEY

loan $4,000. short time
money; easy terms Address 80. G.
b." care Leader
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FOR SALE-Two fresh COWS. two Pol
and China young sows
e. Y, Freeman,
Seward o. T.
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FOR RENT-One large furnished
room, terms reasonable Phonel
No. Ga
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FoR SALE.

FOR SALE-9OO shocks fine fodder
see VIM. McCoy, P Os-14tf
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SEALS

Orders for notarial seals;
price $3.50: made in three days. at
Leader Office.
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LOST-Double-eagle Masonic charm.
32d degree; reward TO finder: partic-
ulars at Leader office
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HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Good Cook to work on
railroad Address E, care Leader
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WANTED-Lots; want to catch onto
a few snaps for speculative pur
poses. Address NJ. B Sullivan. care
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A fine 100 acre farm with
everlasting water from springs
would make an elegant dairy farm.
E. Il. serutchfeld, 1Os E. Har.
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Ii Is mmored that Guthrie is soon
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H. X. Hasan,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Port Gibson, Miss, March IA
Much regret is expressed here over
the disaster to che steamer Providence
as the list OF killed contained well
known men In the community. Clyde
Scott worked here last fall for some
time. The news of the sinking Of
the boat was received here three hour
ahead of any other paper, through
the Evening Post and was bulletined
on the boards in fror' of the office Of
the Post Burear
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Gulf and ship Island Railway.
Double Daily Mail
And Express Trains
FROM GULFpORT TO JACKSON.

Brsnoh Line from Make to Lum-
berton and Columbia; also from Sar-
stogo to Laurel.
Close connections at Gulfport With
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
for New Orleans, Texas, California
and Mexico; also to Mobile. Louis
Vile. Washington and New York, and
all points ON the Gulf Coast of Mis-
sissippi
Connection at Hattiesburg with the
New Orleans and Northeastern Rail
road for Meridian and ell points in
the North and East.
Connects at jackson, its northern
terminus, with the Illinois Central
and Mississippi Valley and Little J.
Railroads.
]. T. JONES, President,
Gulfport, Mis- 8
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The consumption of foreign fruits in
Germany is increasing from year to
year. According to official statistics,
the importation of apples in 1899
amounted to over $1O0OO,O00; pears,
about $2,500,000; cherries. 100000;
plums and stone fruits" $1,000, 900,
and berries and other fruits, over $780,
O0O-making total of SIG, 30, 900 The
largest shipments of fresh fruits come
from AustriaHungary, Holland, Bel
GUM, France, Italy and America, The
report of the Municipal Market of Ber-
lin for 1900 shows that, under the most
favorable conditions it will be possible
to prevent a part of these importations
only by improvement in German fruit
culture. Apples, pears and plums are
the leading fruits not yet produced in
Germany in quantities to meet the de-
mand,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
son; Sheriff, J. A. Moody Treasurer,
W. W. Mitchell; Assessor, W. IT.
Scott; Superintendent of Education,
Fl. Solly Smith; Surveyor, Z. G.
Woodland.
Chancery Court, Second District
Chancellor, Stone Devauors. Regu'
lar terms, first Monda January
and July, six days.
Circuit Court, Second District
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A, Witty, District Attorney.
Superintendent 1, j. S. Moody;
Beat 2, P. E. Williams, President;
Beat 3, A. B. Lander; Beat 4, G. W,
Amacker; Beat 5, NJ. G.. Blackwell.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
CHURCHES.

Methodist-Rev. j. S. Parker, pas
tor. Services first and third Sundays
in each month. Sunday School $50
a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
night.
Baptist Church-Rev. T. J. Dale,
pastor. Services second and fourth
Sabbaths. Sunday school 10 a. m,
Prayer meeting Thursday night.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. 81. W.
Wallace, pastor. Services first Sab
bath in each month. Sunday school
10 a. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday
night.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
THE SLANG OF YESTERDAY

Where is the slang OF yesterday
That folks to use saw fit;
The classic keep on guessing"
The short expressive nit"
And say. Wouldn't that jar you"
You're it. you simple iay?"'
j. dead. gone and forgotten,
The slang of yesterday.
What has become of off his base"
Likewise the "goo-goo eyes,"
Whera is he "tumbled' or was on"
The I'm from Missouri" prize?
the good old search me" idiocy
Has passed likewise away.
Away back TO oblivion,
The slang of yesterday.
Has any one seen the marble hear"
Or the genial, gay glad hand"
The frosty guy" that freezes" you
Something to beat the band"
What was the end of dropped to it,"
Oh, can you tell me. pray,
Where are the ''dopey' sayings.
The slang OF yesterday?
baltimore World.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Pine Tree Lodge, No. 96-Boyd
Smith, C. c.; J. r. Oliphant, V. G. (;
j. H, Caver, Prelate; b. &. Rouse,
K. of R.. 4 g.; II. E. Allen, M. of E. ;
j. w. Ford, M. of w; W. W. Lam
bert, NJ. at A.; E. Howard, o. G. j;
l. V. Enochs, L G..
II. X. Rouse was elected represen-
tative to the Grand Lodge which
meets at Gulfport this year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
TKl4ES
s aaD9oFYRtks

"Is she a polite girl:" Not at all.
She finds it impossible to break her.
self of the habit of telling the truth"
Tit-Bits.
Emmy-"W does the clock start
again when it gets TO twelveE" Bob
by-"Because thirteens an unlucky
number. of courser '-Punch
Simple Simon went a-hshing
For to catch trout,
He spied a sign No fishing here
And there pulled sixty out!
Brooklyn Life.
Cholly-"Jove! What dreamy eyes
hat Miss Richpop hast l have been
having a tete-a-tete with her" Van
scooter" Perhaps that accounts for
IT."
Scribbs-"Do you think your new
novel will SELF Stubbs-"Sell? yes,
stree: I've hired Chicago man to come
forward and claim the plot.
Free Press.
Upon the roost he saw the bird.
And straightway tried to pluck him;
The spring gun went off as he stirred,
Anu Ut lENtl hlit N N litb obL uCh hllL'
Judge.
rs he a golf enthusiastic" "Oh, no,
he pretends to be, but he isn't?'' How
do you know" why. he gives up
playing when the thermometer gets
down to zero
Belle-"You look worried, dear. Do
something to occupy your mind. Why
not read little fiction?" Violet do,
dear; I get letter from my husband
every y."-Moonshine
''Cholly Chalk isn't bit of Use"
sneered the girl who danced. Indeed
he is. then said the hostess; 'he has
Teen sitting there hiding the tear in
the sofa all evening. Chicago News.
Lie may be a feeting show,
Of NORWOOD and of gall,
But there are lots OF folks, you know,
Who get no show at all.
Philadelphia Record.
Il suppose your wife always has the
last word?" said the impertinent rela-
ton. Not always" answered Mr..
Meekton. But she always has the
last one that is spoken aloud. Wash
ington Star.
Wigg-"I hear your friend, the I'M
dertaker, has been adiudged insane"
Wagg-"Yes, poor fellow! I'm afraid
his case is hopeless. He is trying to
discover an elixir of life. Philadel-
phia Record
MY tastes said me extravagant
son, ARE inherited Yes" retorted
the angry father. everything you have
is inherited You haven't gumption
enough TO acquire even taste by indi-
vidual effort. Chicago Post.
What zone is this in which
We live:' Johnny 'Temp'rate.'
Teacher-"Correct. Now, what is
meant by temperate zone" Johnny
Its "A place where It's freezin cold
in Winter an red hot in summer"
Teacher-"Somc one has been throw
ing paper behind my back. james, do
you know who it iS?" James (who is
the culprit himself)-"Yes. sir. but
hardly like to tell" Teacher-"A very
honorable feeling james. YOU may
sit down. Tit Bits.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Fight In Texas.

Decatur, Texas March l5.-Both
sides are claiming victory in the local
option election that is being held here
today. Prohibition has been in force
in every precinct of the country for the
last two years and the elections here
tofore have alternated, first in favor
and then against local option.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Cotton Picking in Progress.

Greenville, Miss, March 15.-Cot-
ton picking is still in progress,
while preparations for planting the
next crop are being made. The wind
and rain storm of Tuesday night bad
Iy damaged considerable amount of
cotton still in the field.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
LAUREL BRANCH.
Torpedo Works Explosion.

Cleveland, March 15.-The FAIR
mont torpedo works blew up this
morning. Four dead persons have
been taken from the wreck Four
girls are known to be in the ruins.
A large force is working to rescue
them, though it ia not considered pos
sible they are alive.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Rev J. ID. Rutledee. Blytr

Rev. J. ID. Rutledge, Blythesville.
Ark, says: 81 suffered for years with
General Debility and Cactus Com
pound saved my life and increased my
weight Is pounds" Sold by J. NJ.
Gam. tt
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Dr.. Erskine,' Cactus Compound,
the modern Laxitive Tonic, is guaran-
teedjto increase your weight. Sold
by J NJ GAM. If
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

DIR. Joyner, of Bardstown, Ark,
saws: 81 find DIR. Erskines' Cactus
Compound to be the most modern
remedy for Malaria Biliousness, puri-
flying and building up. l have wit
messed magical results from this La1a-
tive Tonic. Sold by J. NJ, Gam, tt
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Seven days make one week, and one
bottle of Cactus Compound, the Nour-
ishing Laxative Tonic, is guaranteed
to make one strong. Sold by J. H.
Gam. If
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
SOUTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE
AND INDIA EXPOSITION.

Charleston, S. c., Dec, /, 1901--June
/. 1902.
For above occasion, Queen & Cres
cent Route will sell round trip tickets
to Charleston at very low rates. Tick
cts on sale daily commencing Nov. 30,
1901, until May 81. 1902 Final limit
June 8, 1902. Ten day liz kets on sale
daily, Nov. Both until May 81, 1902,
at greatly redut ed rates.
For particulars call upon Agents
Queen & Crescent Route, or address
r. W. Bond, I. P. A.,
Meridian, Miss.
r. j. Anderson, A. g. ?. A.,
New Orleans, La.
Geo. Il. Smith, G. P. A.,
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
An Heirloom in The Family.

The person who is inclined to boast
of his valuable possessions is likely to
have the laugh turned upon him on
occasions. A wealthy man was once
proudly exhibiting to some acquaint-
ances a table which he had bought,
and which he said was 500 years
old.
THAT is nothing" said one of the
company. Il have in my possession
table which is more than 5000 years
old"
Three thousand years oldr' said his
host. THAT is impossible. Where was
it made?"
Probably in India"
I'm India! What kind of a table is
it?"
"The multiplication table - Tit Bits.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
n. o. & N. E. TIME TABLE,

The following schedule went into
effect Sunday, May 10Th, 1901:
No. l, Southbound, due. GIT M
" 8 Fast, soutnbound Cue 500 p IN
" 1:f2 p m
" Northbound =" 9:43 p N
Fast Northbound -" I'LL a m
6 S:37 M
Nos. l, 2, 3 and carry mail.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Board OF Aldermen-W. E. King,
Sr., Fl. T.. Allen, J. H. Caver, n. Bat
son, w. T. Scott.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Sewing-cotton and pocket-knlves are
the only British made goods that now
hold their own in Brazil.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
CITY DIRECTORY.

Mayor. G. Derby.
Treasurer. j. Scarborough.
Clerk-A. J. Maxey.
Marshal-R, @. johnson.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Contest. Notice.

Department Of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N d. April 4th, 1902.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Elizabeth Comford, contestant,
1901, for the 81 sell and sch swh of section 90,
and neA neA of section 26, township 14, range
95 by Milton j. Grub. contestee, in which it is
alleged that said entryman has wholly failed to
establish actual residence on said land Or i'm
prove or cultivate same according to the home
stead laws that he never built habitable
house thereon, and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps of the
United States as a private soldier, officer, sea-
man or marine, during the war with Spain, or
during any other war in which the United States
may be engaged, and said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m: on
May 14th l before the RsEster and Recsver
The said contestant having, in a proper aft
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made, iii is here
given by due and proper publication.
apr1O r. G. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

Minot, n. D., April Nth, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3.
1878, entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada. and
Public Land States by act of August 4th, 1892
Sarah Merry, of Welby, county of Ward, State
of North Dakota, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement NO. for the purchase of
the s!a nwh, nh swA of section NO. %. in town
ship NO. 1d, range NO. 81, and will offer proof
to show that the land soug int is more valuable
purposes. and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
Office at Minot, North Dakota, on the 21st day
of June, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Herbert Panlson, of
Weby, n. D., August Mckay and Emil Swanson
of White Earth, N. D., F. w. Hanna, of Chill
colt, North Dakota.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 21st
day of June, 1902.
april R. c. Sanborn, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da-
kota, April 21st, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1875 entitled act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4th 1892.
Julia S. Her, wife of Jacob R. Her. of White
Earth. county of Ward, State of North Dakota,
has this day filed in this office her sworn state:
ment No. :, for the purchase Of the swi4 OF
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Min9t' North Dakota
on Saturday, the 18th day of June, 1902.
She names as witnesses: Angus Mckay. of
White Earth, n. D.; Nick .Comford, of White
Earth, n. D.; Charles Davis Of White Earth,
N. D.. Harry Hutchins, of White Earth, n. D..
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office or before said 18th day
of June. 1902.
apr24 X. c. Sanborn. Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice tor Publication.

United States Land Office, Minot- North Da
kota, April slst, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g.
1875 entitled AN act for the sale of limb lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act Of August 4th, 1892:
Elizabeth Durkee, wife of John H. Durkee, of
White Earth, county of Ward, State Of North
Dakota, has this day filed in this, office her
sworn statement No., for the purchase Of the
So nei4 and nHs sell of Section No. q, in Town.
ship No. 155, Range No. SO, and will Offer, proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber stone than for agricultural pur.
poses, and to establish her claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this Office
at Minot, North Dakota, on Saturday, the 2Sth
day OF June 1902
She names as witnesses: Angus Mckay, of
White Earth, n. D. Nick Comford, of White
Earth, n. D.; Charles Davis. of White Earth
N. D.; Harry Hutchins. of White Earth. N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 18th day
of June, 1902.
apr24 R. c. Sanborn, Register
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office

Minot, n. D., March Sth, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892,
Charles W. James, Of Williston, county of Will
liams, State of North Dakota, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.. for the
purchase of the wiz nwl1, nwl4 swll Section II
and neA sell of Section No. IS, in TownshipNo
1873, Range No: 100, and will offer prove to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said land be-
at Minot, North Dakota, on Monday, the 10th
day of May, 1902
He names as witnesses: Joseph G. Stroud, of
Stroud, N. D.; William johnson, Fred. Power
and Clarence Parker of Minot, N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office before the said 10Th
day of May, 1902
marl3 R. C. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da-
kota, April 18th, 1902.
, Notlce is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of tho act Of Congress Of June 5,
1873 entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
n the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4th, 1892,
f Erank NJ. Henwood, Of Williston, county, of
Mllllams, State of North Dakota, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No.,
for the purchase of the Lot 2 of section No. 9,
in township No. l53 range No. 100, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Minot North Dakota, on Monday,
the 7th day of July, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Joseph Stroud,
James Heffernan, Frank Davis, George Baker,
all of Williston, North Dakota.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
asbove-described, lands aye requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 7th
day of July, 1902.
april R. C. SANBoRN, Register
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Alias Contest Notice.

Department Of the INTERIOR United States as Land
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Murray n. Stacy, contestant,
23rd, 1900, for swA swl4, Section 49, So seA,
and nwA sen, Section II, Township l54, Range
s., by Brooks j. Lampman, deceased, contestee,
in which it is alleged that said claimant never or
land and never did any kind of improvements
thereon that since his death none Of his heirs
kind or nature, that said alleged absence and
non-improvement is not due to service in the
with Spain, or any other war in WHICH the
United States may be engaged, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said ale CATION st 10 o'clock
a. M on June It'll, 1902, before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Office in
Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed April 3rd, 1902, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made it is here
by ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication. ;o..
APRIL r. e. SANBoRN, Register.
James johnson, MiAot, N. D., Attorney.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-04-24
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da-
koto, April 21st, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g.
1878 entitled An act for the sale of tim Der lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada. and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4th, 1892,
Jacob R. Her, of White Earth, county of Ward,
State of North Dakota. has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No., for the pur-
chase of the 81 ne4 and nla sell OF Section No;
20. in Township No. 1873, Range No. 80, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is moro
valuable for its timber or stone than for asri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Minot, North Dakota, on Satur-
day, the 18th day of June, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Angus Mckay. of
White Earth, n. D.; Charles Davis. of Write
Earth y. D.; Nick Comfor1,. Of White Earth,
n D.; Harry Hutchins. of White Earth, N. D.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
Of June, 1902.
april R. c. Sanbsrn, Register.