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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
The Purchase of Louisiana.

Readers of How We Purchased Lou i1iana". in the January St. Nicholas, will be interested fin a comparison made in recent issue of a New York paper, show Ing the enormous increase In value and importance of Louisiana since, 1t was bought from France. These statistics show that, though the purchase price may have seemed high at the time, 1t was tI'- significant compared with the value of even tho agricultural, grazing and mining products contributed by that section, To quote from a portion of the srttcle:
 out of the territory thus added fo the area of the United States twelve States and two Territories have been formed. The population has increased from pcI- haps 50,O0O to 15,00O,00 The production of wheat in 1900 was 264,O00,000 bushels. valued at ten times the entire purchase price. The value of the wheat, corn, cot- ton. oats, rye, barley, hay and potatoes produced in 1900 was over N50, ,000. 600. ' he farm animals were worth $Sc5 900 600. More than one-hale the wheat and corn crops of the entire country came, from the tef- rltory in question. The single state of Colorado produced more gold in 1902 u.&h the whole Urlted States had yielded in all of it's history down to 1s40- That same single State has prouced in all mora than $500, ,0O0, ,OU0 in gold, silver. copper and lead, while another State-M Monkana@-has ex- ceeded S1.O0O, ,O00,000 in the four metals named. The wool product of Louisiana in 1902 would more than pay the original cOst of the entire purchase, while the corn of Iowa would have paid it six times over. The railway system of the territory em- braces over 62, 900 miles. ftf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

pesaantry was the only one who had the power to redYess those grievancee--his lIege lord, the Count of Antou. The ised to redress the wrongs of which he had told. So much of thia story is un- doubtedIy authentic. Whether the char. coal burners little daughter ever visited the castle, whether she crowned the Count with a flower, the planta genesta, that became the crest of the Piantagenets; the author of the tale, Caroline K- Herrick. does not certainly know. But 4t would be so in keeping with Count Ceofrey's character, his love for his people. his country and all that belonged to 1t, to have accepted such a badge from a peas- happened just as it is told in the pretty story,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Al Sign of old London.

One of the signs pictured in Julian King Coifords '"The Signs of Old London" in the January St. Nicholas has peculiar in. terest for all Americans. What IS called ''The Crown and Three Sugar Loves was the sign of the historic house which ex- ported to America the celebrated cheats of tea that went into Boston Harbov tn belIion in the Revolution. While the con- test gave America her independence and set aside the rule of George III, 1t did not overthrow the business of the oldest as in revolutionary times, Its sign-the sign of The Crown and Three Sugar Loaves'-has survived the stress of age and storm and fire. The Great Fire of shop, but the old sign itself reigns to- GaY. N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Count aeoffrer,s. Crest.

Count Geoffrey's Crest. '' in the January St. Nicholas, while not set forth as llls- torically accurate in evorY detail, has a historical foundation in fact. Count Ge- Bagdod-loved to go unrecognixcd among his peorle. to become acquainted with them, and to learn how they were treated by his officers. Among all the Iegends ches. there is none prettier than that which tells of the charcoal-burner who guided a strange knight out of the forest. ard, on arriving at Loches, learned that un6uardedlx about the grievances at fhs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
st. Louis Fair stamps,

Washington, Dec. 23.-The Postofiice De- partment has decided upon designs for the St. Louis Worlds Fair stamps which will bear portraits as follows: One cent. Robert R. Livingston. Minister to France who conducted negotiations for the Louis Jana purchase; cent, Thomas Jefferson: 3 cent, James Monroe. who. with Living ston. concluded the negotiations: cent. President Mckinley; 10 cent. map of the United States showing the territory pur- chased from France. The colors will be those used for like denominations in gem eral use.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
How to Prevent Crnnn.

It will be good news to the mothers of small children to learn that croup can be prevented. The first sign of croup Is hoafseness. 4 day or two before the Et- tack the child becomes hoarse. This Is soon followed by. a peculiar rough cough.
 Give Chamberiains Cough Remedy freely 1t will dispel all symptoms ,f croup In this way ail danger and anxiety may be avoided. This reniedy is used by many thousands o9 mothers and has never been known to fail. It is, in fact, the only remedy that can always be iepsnGed upon and that is pleasant and safa to take. For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Blow to Trisco,s Plans.

Washington. Dec. 3.-The Secretary of the Interior today refused the appllca ton of the city of San Francisco for perfnis- sion to begin the necessary construction toward obtaining water supply from the Yosemite National Park. The city pro- posed to expend about $S9 00e.Oo0 for the water works. The Interior Department s adverse action Is based on the fact of the organic act creating the park requires the government to keep 1t in its natural condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Preacher Shows PIuck.

Pueblo, Col, Dec. 8.-A nnmbsr of rowdies tried to break into the home of Rev. J. N. sheridan of the Congregational Church at Bessemer. the steel works SUI.
 burb near here, and when. warned away. opened fire. Rev. MT. Sheridan, who had armed himself in anticipation of dn at tack, returned tho fro and a number of shots were exchanged. No one was hit and the rowdies soon withdrew. Mir. Sheridan has been waging a severe war on certain tough element and has shown much boldness in his efforts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Wonderful Statistics.

When 1t is considered that the percent age of deaths from consumption is M per thousand against 6S per thousand of any other malady. how important to guard against q slight cold. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein is the great medicine for coughs, colds and con sumption.
 At druggists. 25c., 5Oc. and S1.OO bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Contrarv. to Feaeral r.aws

Washington, Dec. 3.-Assistant Attor- ney General Campbell of the Interior De- partment has rendered an opinion to Sec retary Hitchcock sustaining the latter in refusing to approve the segregation. of between four and five Shundredf thousand acres of arid lands in Idaho which it was proposed to reclaim. The State law ttat wnen a company improved tracts of land by building extensive irrigation canals and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
BOOT PLEADS IGNORANCE.
Knows Nothing of Movement to
 Have Him Succeed Hanna

Washington. Dec. 23.-Secretary Root was asked today if it was true as report ed that he was being urged to succeed Hanna as CShairman of the Republican National Committee. He professed igno- rance of the foundation for the report that his name was being considered for the position named.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
r.axo PiIIe for Everybody.

Laxo Pills may be taken without fear Into the most delieately organized sya- tenn. as well as the most robust when an occasional help Is needed to adjust and correct the normal functions of the stom- ach, liver and bowels. Druggists, 25 cents.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
TWELVE CONYICIS GET ] FREEDOM AS HOLIDAY GIFTS
! T1sosE WHO. WE'RE PAR,
 B0NED.


 These convicts received their lib. z } efty as . Christmas gift yester. ( } day from the Governor. } Pardened-- s< Louis Oliver, Madison County. ( } George Somerville, Montsou1ery 1 County. -.. | } Henry Smith. Perry County. { } Robert Morris, Bullock County. ( } Asa Jones. Mobile County. { } James M Biaclmon. Baldwin ,. John Williams, Jefferson County. { ba Paroied: | R. C., Jackson and George Shell { } Elmore County. Joe Bnfofd, Mobile County. } wiil Whitten, Lauderdale Coun. { ty.s " { , Cary L Fulton, Mobile County. | Restored to Civil Right: { } William Kelly. Etowah County. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

within two years had not found the neegs- sary. settlers for each 160 acres the land should be deeded to the companies maik- ing the improvements. is held to be con- trary to Federal faws,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

paigns, will delight all old Confederate Veterans. Taken all in all few books have been produced of recent years of greater interest and value to all classes Of readers,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Perrv County Murderer.

Henry Smith, negro of Perry County. convicted of murder in 1Ss6, was among the favored. The case of the long term convict was thus reviewed by the Gov ernor:
 ''The man was charged with a shock ing murder in Perry County many years ago. After a year or two in the county jail he was finally. after two nistrials, convicted and sentenced to life irnpris- Onrnent. The murderer. whoever he was. according to all accounts. eminently de- served the penalty of death, but two tI1rtes were unwilling to convict Henry although the victim was a white man, and this circumstance renders a grave doubt of his guilt. The testimony was wholly circumstantial and his lawyer has aIways maintained of the finsiest kind.
 "Jndge F.. H. Pitts. the then soliei- tor. writes that the murder was atrOcioua and all agree that it was, but there escapes from the solicitors letter A Sug- gestion of a doubt of Henry's guilt. He does not advise. The Board of Par don hesItates to offer any suggestions and the members decline to suggest to the Governor what proper course for the Governor WOuld be.
 He has been a faithful servant of the State for Is years and every of9cer who has had him in charge recommends to the Governor to free him now In his old age. If there ever was a doubt, and there was. ie- is litGle enough to allow him the benefit of that doubt after IS years. Let pardon Issue and may a sMsiI- ing Providence bless him in his old age"
 Robert Morris Hardened.
 Convicted of arson Robert Morris of Bullock County was serving fifteen years when his Christmas gift of freedom was received. It was in these words:
 This man was accused of burning negro cabin and convicted at the fall term, Bullock County. 1899. He has been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
Death of George Sykes.

Rockville, Conn, Dec. 23.-George Sykes, widely known as a woolen manufacturer. died today, aged 63.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

D, in na His  Baltimore in churches Calvary, Paul -
 
  ana leaving behind him the finest Conference  Selma of of
  death peachh first nex Sunday " -~'S~~0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
rhristmAa Weather.

The weather reports indicate unsettled weather, with a possibility of rain in this section today, though 1t is expected that fair and somewhat colder weather will set in during Christmas day.
 The fine weather of the past week has been quite @ factor in the large Christ mas trade which Montgomery has enjoyed and which will compare very favorabIy with the holiday trade of any former year. It Is thought that the weather to- day. even if not so pleasant as for some time past. will interfere but little with the trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24
A MOntgomery Negro.

George SomerViIle, a. Montgomery county negro was among the fortunates. Gomerville was, in the fall of 1900, con- vlcted of murder in the second degree under extenuating circumstances.
 His pardon was thus, endorsed: This man was convicted in 1900 and sentenced to twelve years for murder in the second degree. The trial judge writes that, if the boys case-and he was only about IS years old-had been properly presented he would have been convicted of manslaugater. In which case the years which ne has been in the penitentiary would have been sufficient punishment. The judge for this reason recommends clemency. The Board of Pard0ns suggests tine same course. Let pardon issue"
 Will whitten, of Lauderdale County, serving a 50 years sentence for arson, was given a pardon, with this endorse ment:
 This man has served the State ten years. He was young at the time of the commission of the oftense. Good cIti- zens now importune for him and among them is the lady whose property was destroyed. Who shall say his punish ment has not been sufficient. Let parole issue dependent upon his future con duet"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

FIRST AND FOREMOST in the field of medicine Ie Hoods 6aFsaparilla. It pos sesses unequalled merit and cures all dis Cases caused or promoted by Impure or impoverished blood. including rheuma- tisfn, dyspepsia. eatarrh.
 Ali liver ills are cured by Hoods Pills. zSc. -et tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-24

William Kelly of Etowah County who had served & term tn the penEtentiary for burglary had his citizenship restored to him in these words:
 Tn considerations of the statement made by his attorney and fifty good citizens of Etowah County that he has been always before the commission of this one offense a good citizen and the advice of the Board of Pardons. it is ordered, his sem tence having expired, that his full civil rights be restored to him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
First Publication Dec 81.
Contest Notice
Depa,tmept of the Interior.

United States Land Office, Bismarck \. d..
December, Is, 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been :il"u
in This oilicc by Jacob H.. Waiter. contestant
AGAINST Homestead entry No. li9a,, made July
18th, 1900. tor So OF the SCI. and So of the swi
fiction u, township lis. ialge75 by jam II.
Waller, in wilicn it is alleged that said contest:rr
john II. Walker has wholly abandoned; said
tia. t. ti.at he has II t settled upon. cultivated OF
improved saia tract; thai he never estabilSlitd
residence %tilereoii, :ltt absence Is rot dii' I" his
employment in the army or navy i'll time Of war
said parties are hereby notified to appear, res
pond and offer evidence touching said a!legi,
tilon at 10'u'nlock u. III. ~ February9, 1903. be-
fore Fred o., Brewster notary public in and ion
the county Of Well at !~!aryes.. n. y. ant that
final hearing will i1e held at 3 O'Clock y. N. be
fore the Register aud Receiver at the United
States Ian Office in Bismarck North Dakota,
The said contestant having. III a Ifol,dr. ai.i
davit, filed December -. 1902. set u9rtt taef-
which show that after due dii!isehse. personal
service of this Lotives aNnot be made. il is here
by ordered and directed that sub tot.re 10
given by due and proper publication.
John Satterl!rnd,
Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
First Publication Dec. q.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that that certain snort
gage executed and delivered BY Joshua iiost
FORMERLY Josifna Blnmeniiagel, and GtOry,
kOst her husband, mortxagors. to the lFirs
National Bank Of Harvey. a Incorporation. tndr
the laws OF the United State. mortgage
jdateisthe 18th day of June. 1901. and tileI rO
record In the Office Of the Register Of Dreds. ii
the county Of Mclean and State OF Moth Da
.kOta, OH the 23rd day Of November. i!Ol. and re
corded ln book ~ Ut mortgages ut p:s.c .4G
will be foreclosedT by q sale Of the premises Ii
such mortgage and hereinafter described III tn,
front door Of the Court house in the c0NIty q
Mclean and state Of North Dakota. ut the hOul
OF . O'Clock p M. on the 8rd day Of February
.l908. to satisfy the amount due upOn said mott
gage on the iayt0f. SALE. y
u The premises described In said mOrtSaxe 3uuA
whioh viii BE- gold to satisfy the same xie. dee
lc1tbedeAA follows: The north half OF the north
fe~AeS;quATter IN nekl. and North fnNlf .Or tha
NosNy gesGANAEteI1n!S DwH.1t AeEak.n enu5
SoaDt0SCJo eoWnShiRQns nendEed 1i4o .lde
!. 6Er4s OF teAd, mora Or le1. Y.ceS4tnK y
4nneQf4 U1elthoro9f. t11AeSik1 =
~ ~ I'D mNkfGlS0SA th0 dAee Il sse M
iSe1aseAl leAlBsNs{iA11eiD AsslassI
III: ! ss.is:ss,4,..s s..s..,
,.aaes:s.sS.ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
school ,~o.os

Menda Aulun.Ison is rep rtet
Ill with the scarlet fever.
The chimney blew down III the
high wind Tuesday.
The maj ,rity OF the paplls were
absent, Wednesday.
School was Dismissed in the
primary departsneut, Tues lay,
afternoon for fear the storm
would get worse AMI it would be
impossible to get the little ones
home.
Many of the chill Iren are being
kept al home for fear IF sea let
fever.
Nellie Handy is now enrolled
III the grammar department.
No more pupils will I've admit
ted until examined. as many OF
the grades are now take to the
utm 'st to acco nmo late the large
number ;.lrea " e, rolled.
Dan Tjeustrom. Violet Gralin
Otto Peterson are now enrolled
with the primary pupils.
Among the new arrivals in. the
interme late department are, Sell
ma Peterson, Christian F%iyenskau
Ranard Larson, John Anderson:
Calla Handy, Grace and Hugh
McCulloch.
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First Pa nl:.'lon ,cc. -.
NOTICE. OF CONTEST

Clllct Dt1ttS LAM tJilfc. lj!SlIldECk, N. ~
October ~, lhy
A Slllllcltnl contest ;tiiIuayit having been
filed III this office by (ly"e >. Horton. of wash
bum. y. D.. contestant. against Homestead Ii.
try No. 1910 mare August End, 1901, .IUi sout !,
east garter Of section 81. towns ip l4S, L ace
81, by Holman s. OlSOUld C %,nteStee, in wl,irn il
is alleged that said ella, mant has totally ,l,an.
doned said tract Of la,h for more than six
months last past and that there are no imp, o,e
mrnts upon sal.i land at this iune AMI that said
alleged absence rom the sal land was not 'lue
to his employment in til" army, nayyur III rjne
corps ol the Unite States, AS private soldier.
officer, seaman or marine, during the war with
spain or during any "tler war in which the
United states may BIZ engaged, said parties are
hereby notified 10 appear. respond and offer ev-
j fence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock q.
IN. on February i3, 1908, before Il. A. Lamb. U.
5. ON. List y: T., Washburn.. N. H.. and that
final hearing will be held ut 2 O'Clock D. m. on
FEBRUARY 20. 1898 before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United states LAM Office In Bis
marck, N ID.
TIE said contest ant having. in \ proper aff-
davit filed December, IL, 1902, set forth facts
wllic: show that alter due diligence personal
servire of this noti'e cannot be made I is here
by ordered and directed that such notice he
given by due and proper publication.
John ntterlund,
Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
J. A. Beck & 90.


G a t t | e
Branded on
nn. rig b
ribs, horses
ON right
shoulder al.
so horses
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
FARM BUILDINGS.

This is the season of prairie
lres, and 1T stands you in hand
10 have your farm buildings
assured. See F. =. Funk, at
First National.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10
FOR SALE.

North half nwA az d VIE of
seA of section, Is, township
143, range so, about three miles
north Of Wilton. Price $1,000.
Terms $4CO. cash, balance 3 or
$ years, Z per cent interest.
r E. Owen, 1922 Broadway.
Spokan, Wash.
If have anything worth insurine
zee F. B.. Funk, First National
Bank.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10

For SaIe-Seven room house,
maple floor kitchen, dining room
and hall. Goo cellar and good
coal shed. Apply Mclean Co.
State Bank.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10

oteamshlp tickets at First NJ
tional Rank.
Old Sewing machines wanted 8
Persev's.
Wtntel some one to do scrul,
hing at the First National Bank O
Nashburn.
Insure against fire with F, !
Funk, of the First National Bank
Washburn. N. D.
Cashier Pve was up from tn,
capital city Thursday.
A petition was circulated Thur,
day to obtain a daily mail +,
Hensler.
The Ladies' Aid Society will
meet with Mrs VIM. Richarf {
next Thursday.
Ed Charlebois has been con
fined to the house with his old
conplaint-rheumatism.
Frank Lenhart says that the
lumber piles looks like they had
been struck by a cyclone.
Mountain willow fence pests
for sale by f. b.. Funk, First Natl
Bank, Washburn, N. D.
Attorney Waydeman, o. Ana
moose, was transacting business in
the city the fore part of the week,
He went to Bismarck Tuesday
to take a look at the Legislators.
, The county officials have entered
upon their duties and the new
members of the county staff are
hard at wolk familiarizing them
selves with their respective duties.
Miss Berdie Harrington return
ed to the city Saturday after
spending her vacation visiting
friends in the country.
Read the adj of Casey Marshall
Co., that appears in this issue.
They carry a full line of furniture
and we are sure That they can
please you in their line. Try them.
Miss Alice Brennon who has
been assisting in the register of
deeds Office. left Saturday for her
in Wisconsin.
d. w. Leach, representing the
Northern Mutual Insurance Co.;
of Fargo. is interviewing his many
friends in the city. He says that
he has something in the life in
surance line that can't be beat.
Little Louise johnson, daugh-
tel. of Senator johnson, is i'll with
scarlet fever, but is. getting along
At the present time. The
disease is of a mild form and no
is apprehended.
= - '"N.n - = ~" e" g- ..I
, DR.. Fowler, OF the east. end. Of
the county, was: taking in the
of the county seat town this
He was greatly surprised ut
the rapid advancement of Wash
burn and the country.
We are short on local matter
this week but long OH commissioner
proceedings-but they make good
reading to anyone who wants to
keep posted on the business of
the county.
The Leagues of the M. d.
Church will give a chicken pie
supper at the church. Friday even
ing. Jan. 10Th. Price IS cents.
Supper served at I p. m. All are
cordially invited.
Nj. l.. Hansen, of the Mclean
Co., Implement Company returned
"Wednesday from a trip to Mime
and Fargo where he pur-
chased five car loads of machi-
merry for the spring trade.
: Barney Mckinley started for
Coal Harbor Tuesday through the
wind storm but was unable to
reach his destination. He made
the round trip the next day.
In our short write-up last week
the change in the county
officials. we omitted Prof. Olson,
the new superintendent of schools.
is a new man in the Office, but
not new to the work as he has had
experience as a teacher that fits
him for the position and We ex-
pect. to hear many good reports OF
HE work as county superintendent.
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branded half circle "E" on left
shoulder. Range Sec. 26-147-78.
?. Q. address, Harvey, N. d.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Seasoned cottonwood and dia-
nond willow posts also 5000 feet
# good dry cottonwood lumber.
Bigler Bros.
Coaklink, N. D.
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Instruction
In Piano, Organ And e!
Voice Culture.

Axentsfor al H;Eh. .Gs 4 az,
81 iSsSfs pi.spllo,s, "a. UrGenes;t,
ssst - - - - ssaA y,
Ms dRAEPR :.
. Il 2
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-01-10

P. N. Furgerson has moved into
the house lately vacted by Mr..
Digen, and Mr. Rice moved into
the one vacated by Mr.. Ferguson.