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The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18

State of Minnesota, &C
County of Beltrami. %
In Probate Court, Special Term, Sept. 9, 1902.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Arvlila f..
Milne, Deceased. -..1
On reading and ding the petition of Calvin
c. Doty Administrator, setting forth the
amount Of personal estate that has come into
his hands. the disposition thereof, and how
much remains undisposed OF; the amount of
debts outstanding against said deceased. as
far as can be ascertained: and a description OF
the tracts OF land OF said deceased which it is
proposed to mortgage; and praying that
license be to him granted to mortgage the
tracts Of land so described;
And it Appearing by said Petition that per-
sonal estate OF said Arvilla E. Milne deceased
If insufficient to pay her debts. with the
charges of administration. ana TO
pay any taxes assessments or other charges
which are an existing lien upon his estate. or
to pay any improvements which are neces-
sary for the preservation of his real estate, or
any part thereof:
Ii Is Therefore Ordered. That all persons
interested in said estate appear before this
Court on Monday the sixth day of October
A. d. 1902, at 10 o clock q. m, at the Probate
office in the court house in the Village of
Bemidji In said county, then and there to
show cause Qf any there bel why license
should not be granted to said Calvin c. Doty.
administrator, to mortgage the said real
estate OF said deceased for the purpose of
obtaining funds for the payment or such
debts charges, taxes, assessments and leans
and for the making of suchnecessary improve
mentS
And it is further ordered, that this order
shall be published once in. each week. for
three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Bemidii Pioneer. weekly
newspaper printed and published at Bemidji
II said County.
ber A. d. 1902.
BY the Court:
o. NJ SKINvIK.
$3.50 Judge of Prooate.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
CONTEST NOTICE

Department. Of the Interior United States
Land Office. Crookston, Mimi. July y, lgO2,
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Christ Myrold, contest
ant. against III. E. No. 1887. made August 49,
1900, for SW14 Sec. 2l, II. 1856 NJ. II. 81 w. by
Jacob Q Gravdalen. contestee. in which 1T Is
alleged that he knows the present condition or
the same land, the SW14 Sec. II. L. lae ~. X;
81 W.. and that said lanu has been abandoned
for eighteen months. and has no buildings or
other improvements, and that the said
alleged absence from the said land was not
due to his employment in the army, navy Or
marine corps of the United States as private
soldier, officer. seaman or marine during the
war with Spain or during any osher war in,
which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at TO O'clock a. m. on Sept 10th,
1902, before Nels X. Nelson. q. s. Commits
sioner. Dist. of Mimi, at Germantown. Mar
shall county Minnesota, u I'D that final hear
ing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Sept.
IL, 1902. before the Register and Receiver at.
the United States Land Office in CrookstOn,
Mimi. oE
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed July %, 1902, set forth facts.
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, it is
hereb. ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
( T s.|. - SYLVESTER PETERSON.
1927 Register
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18

State OF Minnesota, l
Cou ty of Beltrami. %
In Probate Court. Special Term, Sept. 8. 1902.
In the matter of the Estate of Arvilla E.
Milne. Deceased: Is A. ~. So. a." b ...-.1.
On reading and filing the petition OF Calvin
G. Doty. Administrator of said estate setting
come into his hands, the disposition thereof.
and how much remains undiSpoSed of: the
amount or debts outstanding against said de-
ceased, as far as same can be aScertained;
the legacies unpaid. and description Of ali
the real estate, excepting the homestead OF
which said deceased died seized, and the con-
dtion and value Of the respective portions or
lots thereof; the persons Interested in said
estate. with their residences: and praying that
license be to him granted to sell all the real
estate, except the homestead, OF Whicn the
intestate died seized. And 1t appearing by
said petition that there is not sufficient per-
sonal estate in the hands OF said administrator
to pay said debts, the legacies or expenses OF
adm nistration, and that it is necessary for the
payment OF such debts, legacies or expences
to sell all of said real estate! viz: Lots 13, A.
Is and Is in Block 7 and Lot d In Block IL or
the original townsite of Bemidji III said Bel
tram county. Minnesota. according 70 the
recorded plat thereof. ....
1t is Therefore Ordered That all persons
interested in said estate appear before this
Court on Monday the sixth day Of October
1902 at 10 O'Clock a. M, ut the Courthouse IN
the Village of Bemidji in said County, then and
there to show cause Qf any there be) why
licence should not be grant ed to said Calvin
Doty, Administrator, TO sell so much of the
real estate of said deceased as shall be neces-
sary to pay such debts, legacies or expenses
And it is Further Ordered, That this order
shall be published once each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of bearing
in the Bemidji Pioneer. weekly newspaper
printed and published al Bemid il in said Coun-
ty. " -...,
Dated at Bemidji the 9th day of September,
A. D. 1907.
BY the Court.
O. NJ. SKINyIK.
$3.50 Judge of Probate.
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Sale Of State Lands.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Land Office.
ST. PAUL. Sept. s. 1902.

Notice is hereby given that on
Thursday, the 10th day of October,
1902, at clock, in the morning, at
the Office of the County Auditor in
Bemidi, Minnesota, will offer for
sale the following described unsold
state lands, and the following de-
scribed state lands which have revert
ed to the state by reason OF the non
payment OF interest will also be then
and there offered for resale. Fifteen
per cent of the purchase price and
interest on the unpaid balance from
the date of sale to June 1st, 1903 must
be paid at the time of the sale. The
balance of the purchase money can be
paid at any time, in whole or in part,
within forty years of the time OF the
sale; the rate of interest on the unpaid
balance of the purchase money will be
four per cent per annum, provided the
principal remains unpaid for ten
years, but if the principle is paid be-
fore the expiration of ten years from
the date of the sale the rate OF interest
on the unpaid balance of the purchase
money will be five per cent per annum,
payable in advance on June LIST of
each year. -..
Holders of certificates on which the
interest payments are in default can
have their certificates reinstated on
payment before the sale of the interests
in full to date and the penalties there
on, when the lands covered thereby
will be withdrawn from sale.
r. G. DUNN,
State Land Commissioner.
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Contest Cases
Conducted :.

To f. A. Silver: s--
WHEREAS, a certain contract in
writing was made and entered into be-
tween the LITTLE FALLS AND
DAKOTA RAILROAD COMPANY,
as a party of the first part, and you,
+. A. Silver, as party OF the second
part dated the 17th day Of August
A. ID. 1899 under and by the terms OF
which contract the said party of the
first part contracted and agreed to
sell to you, the said party of the
second part, upon payment by you OF
certain sums of money and the per-
sormance by you of certain conditions,
the following described lands, to-wit:
Lot five Is Of Section No. 3 in Town
ship No. LAT north, ofRange No.32 west
OF the 9th principal meridian, said
lands being situate In the County OF
Beltrami and State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, default has been made
by the said party OF the second part
In the performance OF the terms and
conditions of the said contract, in this,
to-wit:
Failure TO make payments in default
as per terms and conditions thereof;
and
WHEREAS, the NORTHERN
PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, a
corporation, has succeeded to all the
interest of the said LITTLE FALLS
AND DAKOTA RAILROAD COM
PANY in and to the said contract and
the premises covered by said contract,
and is by the terms of said contract
entitled to declare a forfeiture thereof,
and to declare the same wholly null
and void.
NOW, THEREFORE,, you the said
r.. A. Silver are notified that the said
NORTHERN PACIFICRAILWA Co
does hereby elect to declare for
feiture of the said contract and to de-
clare the same wholly null and void,
aud to cancel and terminate the said
contract, and the same is hereby for
feited, cancelled and termin ated, as
provided in said contract and pur-
suant to the statute in such cases
made and provided, and such can
collation. and termination will take
effect on the Sth day of November
1902.
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY, ...
BY F. |. WILSEY,
Asst Land Commissioner.
Dated July 25, 1902.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Once, Crookston. Mimi. Aug. q. 1902
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office byGilbertO Ecker contestant
against H f. No. 1924 made uly 25. 1900 for E1s
NE14 Sec. 13 T. 1856 N. Range 3S w. Lot Sec.
Lot & Sec Is, T.. lac N. II. 81 by Martin Il.
Skogen, conteStee, in which 1t is alleged that
the said Martin r.. Skogen has wholly aban-
doned said land for more than six months last
past; that there are no improvements of any
Kind and that the land Is not cultivated ac-
cording to law, and that the said alleged alb
sence from said land was not due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or marine corps
OF the United States, as a private soldier, sea-
man or marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged. g "-. ...t.. '.-
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allie
CATION at 10 o'ciock a. m. on Oct. 22, 1902. be-
fore Nels K. Nelson, U. S. Commissioner. at
Grygla, Marshall county. Mimi. and that final
hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a. NJ. on Oct.
22, 1902, before the Register and Receiver at
the United States Land office in Crookston,
Minnesota. 3d.. ..-. .,.~ag... -, .t-.sz i.
The said contestant having, in a proper
AFFIDAVIT. filed Aug. 21, 1902, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made. it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
SYLVESTER PETERSON.
27-31 Register
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18

DIR. REA has no superior IN diagnosing and
treating diseases and deformities. He will
give $50 for any case that he cannot tell the
disease and where locatedin five minutes.
All durable medical and surgical diseases.
acute and chronic catarrh, and Special Dis
eases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat, lung
disease. Early consumption, Bronchitis Bron-
chial catarrh, constitutional catarrh. consti-
tutional catarrh, dyspepsia, sick headache
stomach and bowel troubles. rheumatism,
neuralgia sciatca Bright's disease. diabetes,
kidney, liver. bladder, prostate and female
diseases, dizziness. nervousness, inGigestion
obesity, interrupted nutrition. slow growth in
children. and ali wasting disease in adults
Many cases OF deafness. ringing in the ears,
loss of eyeSight cataract, cross eyes, etc,
that have beenimproperly treated orneglected
can be easily restored. Deformities, club feet,
curvature of the spine. disease of the BRAIN
paralysis, epilepsy. heart disease. dropsy
swelling of the limbs, structure, open sores,
pain in he bones, granular engagements and
all long-standing diseases properly created.
Young, middle-aged and old, single or married
men and all who suffer from lost manhood,
nervous debility, spermatorrhoea, seminal
losses, sexual decay, failing memory. weak
eyes. stunted development, lack of energy,
Impoverished blood. pimpies, inpediments to
marriage; also blood and skin diseases. Syphil-
lis, eruptionS, hair falling, bone pains, swell
hngs. sore throat, ulcers. effects of mercury.
kidney and bladder troubles, weak back, burn
ing urine. passing urine too often. GOnorrhea,
gleet, structure. receive searching treatment,
PROMPT relief and cure for life
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
A Sad Disappointment.

Ineffective liver medicine is disap-
pointment, but you don't want to
purge, strain and break the glands Of
the stomach and bowels. DeWitt's 8
Little Early Risers never disappoint,
They cleanse the spstem of all poison
and putrid matter and do it SO gently
that one enjoys the pleasant effects.
They are tonic to the liver. Cure
billiousness, torrid liver aud prevent
fever. For sale by F. A. Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
Beware of the knife

No profession has advanced more
rapidly of late than surgern, but it
should not be used except where abso-
lutely necessary. In cases of piles,
for exomple, it is seldom needed. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures quick
ly and permanently. Unequaled for
cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, skin
diseases. Accept no counterfeits. II
was so troubled with bleeding piles
that lost much blood and strength, !"
says j. c. Phillips. Paris, Ill "De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured me
in short time.' Soothes and heals.
For sale by r. A. Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
Notice of Publication,

United States Land Ofice at Crookston,
Mnn.. Aug. Is. 1862.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice o. his intention
to make final proof in support i his clam.
clerk of district court for Beltrami county
Minnesota, at Bemidii Mimi, on Nov p.
1902. viz:
FRANKLIN JOHNSON
II 1874 for the lot section 2S TIP. I47 n, r.
S3W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultiya-
ton Of SAID land. viz:
Frank Wagner, Joseph Wagner. Byron
Bardwell and Tracy Bardwell. all of Benz idi j..
MINI.
$3.50 SYLVESTER PETERSON, Register.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
A Communication.

Mr.. Editor. ALLOW me to speak a
few words In favor of Chamberlain 9
cough remedy. suffered with the
bronchitis for three years and could
not sleep at nights. tried several
doctors and various patent medicines,
but could get nothing to give me re-
lief until my wife got a bottle OF this
valuable medicine, which has com
pletely relieved me.--W. S. Brock
man, Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is
for sale by f. A. Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18

John Westhafer, of Loogoote, Ind,
ic poor man, but he says he would
not be without Chomberlain's Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars a bottle,
for it saved him from being a cripple.
No external application is equal to
this liniment for stiff and swollen
joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck,
sprains and rheumatic and muscular
pains. It has also cured numerous
cases Of partial paralysis. It IS for
sale by F. A. Mayo. 49,.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
OF MINNESOTA, !
In District Court,
Fifteenth Judicial District.

In District Court
% Fifteenth Judicial District.
The State of Minnesota. Plaintiff
... ,..-.... vs. ..-. ..r.
Fl. G. Mead and Charles A. Birth. Defendants
In the matter of the application of the State
of Minnesota for the appointment of Com
missioners to appraise the southwest quar-
ter (SWA) Of Section 35. Town IA. Range
&c. in proceedings to condemn the said land
for the uses OF the Itasca State Park.
You and each of you are hereby notified
that on the 9Th day of Septem Der A. D. 1902
at the office of the Clerk of the District
Court in the court house, in the village of
Bemidii, County af Beltrami and the State of
Minnesota, the undersigned commissioners
appointed to appraise the southwest quarter
of Section 35 Town IA, Range S6, in the
county of Beltrami in the State of Minnesota,
in proceedings to condemn the same for the
uses of the Itasca State Park, will proceed to
appraise the said land and the damages sus-
tained BY reason of the taking of said land for
the uses aforesaid, and will make award in
writing of such damages and such appraise-
ment
Dated Bemidii, Mimi, August IA, A. d, 1902.
BERT GETCHELL,
THOMAS WILTSE,
EDWARD GALLAGHER.
The Commissioners in Condemnation.
TO II. @. Mead and Charles A. Birth.
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BAILEY & SPOONER
ATTORNEYS-AT. LAW.
MILES
BUILDING.
BEMIDU. MINI.
AUDITORS OFFICE, |
Beltrami County, MINI. I
BEAIID.JI.
MINI.

AUDITORS OFFICE, J.. h..
Beltrami County, MINI.
August IS, 1902.
Pursuant to Chap. 2l6 of the General Laws
of Minnesota for the year 1901, you are hereby
notified that the terms OF Office of the follow
ing named offic ers will expire with the 5th day
of January A. d. 1903, and that successors to
these said officers are to be voted for by
the electors of Beltrami County at the general
election to be held on Tuesday the 4th day of
November A. d. 1902, and that q primary
election will be held on Tuesday the 10Th day
Of September A. D. 1902, for the purpose of
nominating the candidates of the respective
political parties for the several Offices
specified below, to-wit:
| Member OF Congress for the 9th Dist. .'
.ss LEGISLATIVE:
| Member OF the State Senate, &4
/ Member of the State House OF Representa-
tives.
COUNTY,:
1 County Auditor. H- ~ ls
County Treasurer.
Register of Deeds. -.-aS
Sheriff.
/ Judge of Probate Court.
/ County Attorney.
1County Surveyor. r..
l Clerk of the District Court.
County Superintendent of Schools.
County Coroner. ... .......-
County Commissioner for the District.
~ d. L. SYLVESTER,
-. .,s-. County Auditor. -s-.-.
... ~ Beltrami Co., MINI.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18

In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Minnesota. Sixth Division.
In the matter OF Elam j. Willis, bankrupt. in
bankruptcy. .. .... a..., -. ..z-sE ? ..-
To the Hon. William Lochren, Judge of the
District Court OF the United States, for the
District OF Minnesota: ...@
Elam J. Willis, of Bemidji in the county of
Beltrami and State ofMnnesota, in said district
respectfully represents that on the 2lst day
OfMay last past he was duly adiudged bankrupt
under the acts OF Congress relating to bank
ruptcy that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights OF property and has fully
compiled with all the requirements Of said
acts and OF the orders of the court touching
his bankruptcy. ..,,E..t..f@ .-r FSss
Wherefore he prays that ne may be decreed
by the court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt acts. except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated August 2S 1902
ELAN j. WILLITT,
BANKRUPT
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Land Office ut Crookston. Mimi, Sept 6. 1862.

Land Office ut Cr0okston, Mimi, Sept 6, 1902.
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of District Court for Bettramt County.
Minnesota. at Bemidji, Mimi, on Oct. 18th.
1902, viz: ---
JOSEPH SCHMIDT
ii f 1910 for the NJ SW4 SWA SW4 and
Lot Sec Is Tp 1i6 n. Il "a w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Nick Didriek, John Schmidt, Henry Hagen
and Gustav Thorman. all of BE midi. Minn.
SYLVESTER PET TERSON,
1858 Register.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
NOTICE FOR pJ1Rr1cAT1oN

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. ...4
United States Land Ottice at Crookston
Minn.. Sept IL 1902. - ~ - -
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the.
clerk of district court for Beltrami county
saan Minnesota, at Bemidji, Mimi, on Oct. 18th
1902, VIZ: -... .... -, .. ... y tfSTrz
..-s" SEVER BRATEN -a
206o7 for the VIZ NW1l Sec 20 Up 146 N,
80 w. sa,a.,.. -. = - =. = - ~
He names the following Witnesses tc prove
his continuous residence upon and cul vation
of said land, viz: , -. =
Even G. Moe, Andrew Back Max Leu and
Ole TOrgrimson all of Bemidji, Mimi 1884
SYLVESTER PETERSON. Register.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
United States District Court, District of

United States District Court, District of
Minnesota. Sixth DvSion-ss.
On this 9Th day OF September A. D. 1902 on
reading the foregoing petition. it is ORDERED
BY THE COURT. that q hearing be had upon
the same on the 23rd day OF september A. D
1902 before said Court, at Fergus Falls in said
District, at two O'Clock in the afternoon; and
that notice thereof be published in the Be
M1DJI PIONEER. a newspaper printed in said
District, and that all known creditors and
other persons In interest may appear at the
said time and place and show cause. II any
they have. why the prayer OF the said petition
er should not be granted. ..}- ~ e9* III
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies OF said petition and this order,
addressed TO them ut their places OF residence
as stated. @@ @r i. T r. .
Witness the Honorable William Lochren
Judge OF the said Court and the Seal thereof,
at Fergus Falls. in said District, on the 9th
day of September A. d. 1902
! Seal Of CHARLES L. SPENCER,
! the Court. Clerk.
BY L. A. LEyORSEN
28 Deputy Clerk.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
Lingering summer colds.

Don't let cold run at this season.
Summer colds are the hardest kind to
cure and if neglected may linger along
sor months. A long seige like this
will pull down the stongest constitu-
ton. One Minute Cough Cure will
break up the attack at once. Sure,
safe, acts at once. Cures coughs,
colds, Group, bronchitis, all throat
and lung trouble. The children like
it. For sale by f. a. Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
For Sale.

In order to close up the estate of
the late Mrs. Milne, the residence
property on the corner of Fifth street
and Beltrami Ave, is offered for
sale. This is one of the the best
residence properties IN the city, and
will be sold at sacrifice.
c. G. DoTY,
Administrator.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, J

County of Beltrami,
District Court,
Fifteenth Judicial District.
Lydia Mcclanathan. plaintiff supmons 9nn
Frank McClanathan. defendant) Divorce.
The State OF Minnesota to the Above Named
Defendant: ....- Ic5 Il
You. the said Frank Nc CIanathan. are here
by summond and required to answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff in the above
entitled action. which complaint il filed in
the Office Of the Clerk of tl.e District Court,
of the Fifteenth Judicial District in and for
Beltrami county and State Of Minnesota, and
TO serve copy of your answer to the said
complaint on rhe subscriber, at his Office in
the village of Bemidji in said county. with
in thirty t30) days after, the service of this
summons upon you. exclusive of the day Of
such service; and If you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded III the Complaint,
Dated July 9Th. 1902.
(Signed) J. l.. Reynolds.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
24-29 Bemidji, Mimi.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
Cancers, TumOrs, GOiter, Fistula
and Piles

Varicocele and enlarged glands with the sub.
cutaneous injection method, absolutely with
out pain and without the loss of a drop of
blood. is one of his own discoveries and is the
most really scientific and certainly sure cure
of the nineteenth century. No incurabIe.
cases taken, Consultation to those interested,
S1.0O. DR.. REA & CO..
Minneapolis, MINI. Louisville, Ky.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. s

:. < NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. =. ~
United STATES Land Office at Crookston,
MINI. Aug. p, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named setIter has fled notice of his inten-
tion to maze final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be fore
the clerk of the district court for Beltrami
county. Nina, at Bemidji, Mimi, on Oct.
8, 1902, viz: - :. ss
LARS 0. OPSATA
H E 1929 for the SE4 Sec 23 TIP 146 N r 33W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tiOn of said land, viz: -.
George Anderson. Even Moe. John e. Fin
seth and Gunder Akhus. all of Bemidji, Minn
1851 SYLVESTER PETERSON, Register.