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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
WHEN 1T WAS COLD
....Capt. Marsh, the Well-known Steamboat
Veteran, tells the Past of the Upper Missouri

In a recent interview with Capt,
Marsh, who is spending his winter
at Washburn, he says
Speaking Of hard winters re-
calls the hard winter season of 1880
which I spent in this section of
the country. During the summer,
Lieut.. Greedy, of the Fifth Cavalry,
who is now Gen. Greedy, head of
the department of the weather bu-
reau at Washington, D. o., put up
the military telegraph line from
Bismarck north on the Missouri
and Yellowstone river. Mysteamer,
F. Y. Bachelor, was at the mouth
of the Yellowstone River on the 4th
day of November, 1880: we were
siezed there by the order of Gen.
Terry, of st. Paul, who commanded
the department. Capt. Kendrick,
with a company of soldiers, was
put on board to go to the relief of
Lieut.. Kisslenberry,o of the Eleventh
Infantry, who was at the mouth of
the Muscle. Shell River with some
soldiers and Crow Indian Scouts
and was surrounded by the Sioux.
AS we did not expect to return,
we took supplies for the winter.
We arrived at Muscle Schell on the
18th of November. Lieut.. Kisslen-
berry's forces had driven the Sioux
off and killed some of them. We
supplied the forces with provisions
and they started for Fl. Custer at
the mouth of the Little Big Horn
RIVER, where they belonged. The
following day, the 18th inst, we
started on our return to Buford;
both 18th and 18th were calm, line
weather. On the evening Of the
18th, about four o'clock, it began
showing and we landed at a point
nearly opposite Milk River, Mont,
for the night. During the night
it turned bitterly cold, and the
next morning the river was frozen
solid. We cent an Indian scout to
Buford and reported our situation.
They sent transportation from that
point, and took the soldiers and
part of the crew away. Myself and
and eleven men staid near the boat
which we abandoned after building
our so called "fort" on the river
into which we moved our supplies
and portable property.
The next time the soldiers visited
us-I accompanied them to Buford
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

What's the use to howl about
mail order houses doing the bust
ness, when they spend money 60
ing after trade? That's why those
people do the business. If the
home merchant would do the bust
ness with the same energy the mail
order people do, the latter would
have no more chance to get an or
der than a man who has been oper-
ated upon in the electrocution
chair would be fighting a prize
fght.-Devils Lake Tnter-O Ocean.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

It is not a selfish policy that
causes North Dakotans interested
in irrigation to insist that the fund
raised in the state be expended
within her borders. The prime
consideration in the development
of irrigation works should not be
90 much in just what state the
funds are expended but where the
hest results may be obtained. Be-
cause the geological survey, a num-
bers of years ago, found that in sew
eral states and territories by means
Of great engineering feats involv-
ing the expenditure of millions of
dollars, large, tracts of public lands
might be reclaimed, is NO good
reason Why irrigation in North
Dakota should be ignored. The
engineering problems in connec-
ton, with irrigation in North Da-
kota are not so difficult, nor do they
require the expenditure of such
large sums as some of the proposed
systems in1 Arizona and Nevada.
But it had been demonstrated that
considering the expense Of irrigat-
ing better results have been at
tanned in North Dakota than in
any other state. It has cost less
per acre to irrigate. in North Da-
kota than elsewhere and the re-
suits have been more satisfactory!
There are immense tracts of land
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Bismarck. N.

Land Ohce at Bismarck, N. d.,
November 4, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final committed proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will
be made before Aug. E. johnson, a
U. S. Commissioner for the dis
trict of North Dakota, at his Office
at Washburn, North Dakota, on
December 10, 1903, viz:
Sanders W. Carlson, H. E. no. 2O017
for the northeast quarter of section
13, township 148, range 81.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: III.
Henry A. Olson, O. 7. Evjan and
@. 0. Bright Of Turtle Lake, N. D.
and Jens Ellingson of Casey, N. d.
A. G. McGillivray,
nov IA Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
Notice For Publication.

NOGAC0 LUZ L
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Birmrack, N. d.
Nov. 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of her intention to make
final committed proof in support Of
her claim, and that said proof will
be made before E. A. Lamb, Coun.
ty Judge at Washburn, N. pax, on
december, 10, 1908, viz:
Louise Clark,
for the 81 nw4 and lots / and 2 OF
section Is, township l48 n. range
Sc W. 6e% s,i "t5s
She names the following wit
nessesto prove her continuous res
idence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: ] 1at n"sa @fg,@t =
p.tD.;P. Robinson, w. H. Robinson
G. F. McGray and Peter N. A,
Langball all of Coal Harbor, N. d.
-tsaa a1%ol a.. g. McGillivray,. e
nov IA IT, fssa-,1 Register. U
~ .4 - ~ 49,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

in this state that are semi-arid and
do not require such elaborate irrl-
cation systems as in other states.
But is that a good reason why
irrigation in North Dakota should
be ignored. The engineering prob
lens in connection with irrigation
in our state are not SO difiult, nor
do they require the expenditure Of
such sums as some of the proposed
systems in Arizona and Nevada.
Bnt it has been demonstrated that
considering the expense of irrigat-
ing better results have been at
tanned here than in any other state.
1t has cost less per acre to irrigate
in this state than elsewhere and the
results have been more satisfactory.
There are immense tracts of land
in this state that are .semi-arid and
do not require such elaborate lrri-
cation systems as in other states.
But isthat a good reason why more
expensive projects should be I'M
dertakenY If the cost of irrigation
is less per acre in North Dakota
than in Arizona and Nevada-sta-
tistics of work accomplished in
past years are said to demonstrate
that-whyshould not North Dako-
ta's quotabe expended in the stated
Cheaper irrigation means opportu-
mites for more homeseekers. Our
citizens believe that the Irrigation
Fund can be more p~ro6tably ex-
pended within the state than out
of it; that the investment will
bring larger returns in the state
Forum. 1t1f@
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

Commencing Nov. LIST, through
daily sleeping car service, Kansas
Gityto Jacksonville, Fla, via Mem
phb, Birmingham and Atlanta, will
be inaugurated by the FRISCO
SYSTEM and will be continued
throughout the winter months.
The SOUTHEASTERN LIMITED
hayes Kansas City at $50 P. M.
daily, making the run to jackson
vile in 38 hours.
In addition to through sleeper
to Jacksonville, this train carries
elegant chair cars and Observation
cafe car, operated by Fred Harvey.
No other line offers such superb
service.
Fo- further information write or
address 49,.
j. G. LovR1BN, A.G.P.A
Kansas City, Mo
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
Notice For Publication.

November 4, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final committed proof in
support of his clam, and that said
proof will be made before Aug. E..
johnson, a U. S. Commissionerfor
the district of North Dakota. at
his Office at Washburn, North d.
kota, on December 10, 1908. viz:
Henry A. Olson, Fl. E. No. 1915
for the southwest quarter Of Sec
ton IL, township l47, range 80.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous res.
idence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz:
o. Evjan, A. T. Anderson and
D. T. Danielson of Turtle Lake, N.
D. and S. w. Carlson, of Casey, N.
D.
A. G. McGillivray,
nov IA Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
{, notice For Publication.
department Of the, interior,
Office at Bismarck, N. D..

434f ia F>9, november II, 1903.
{ Notice ia. hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final ccommuted pfooffoiin' support Of
his claim and that said proof will
be made before EVA. Lamb, coan.
ty Judge at Washburn, N. pax. on
'December 49, 1903, viz: e. 4, 4aa':
gclT7H Thomas Rooney
for the 81 nw41 and nj Of sw4 Of
section q, township l48 n. range
sc. W.
nyeesses to prove his continuous res.
idence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: -@... !.
Nels Tran and r. j. Roney Of
Coal Harbor, N. pax, and J. P.
Peterson and j. j. Roney Of
Washburn, N, oak.
III HI. A. G. Mcldilliyray,
nov Ia !. !. 8 Register. 8 h
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

The eleven men were left in the
fort, we'll supplied with Winches.
tiers and ammunition. I left Fl
Buford for Bismarck, in a mail
wagon-on December 9th. The
thermometer stood 16 degrees be-
low when we left and when we ar
rived at Bismarck it was IS below
and had showed hard during the
entire trip.
At that time there we're but two
families west of Bismark, MERGERS
at Painted Woods and Merry's at
Turtle Creek.
The Indians were very bad that
winter and gave the men at the
fort a great deal of trouble. That
was the coolest winter and we had
the most snow of any winter of my
experience; for three months in
North Dakota and part of Mime.
sofa, no trains moved at all. Col.
q. d. Woolworth, of Sioux City, had
$500 head of 3-year old cattle, rs
miles north of Chamberlain, SD. on
the big bend of the Missouri River.
When his cattle were rounded up.
the colonel found but 400 head left.
In the spring when the river
broke up, the ice was very thick
it would gorge in the bed of the
river and the river would run over
points. It sunk the steamer West,
ern at Fountanelle: and the high
water carried the steamers Joseph
inc, Rosebud, Gen. Meade and Pc.
ninah out over the bank at Yank.
ton. Some of them were over a
mile from the river when the wa.
ter fell but we're all put back again
The Steamers Black Hills, Butte
and Big Horn were on the ways al
Yankton on top of the bank and
were badly damaged by the ice
Capt. Chas. w. Blunt, now of Bis.
marck, had charge of these boats
during the winter.
When We started Gown the river
in tie spring in the Steamer F. Y
Bachelor, it took six days coming
from Buford, and our boat was
loaded with furs, the most valuable
cargo ever brought down tie Mis-
souri, River. They we're insured
for $780, 600 and were consigned tx
P. II. Kelly at St. Paul from Ley
ton & Jordan-post traders at Ft
Buford. Tom and SUIT Winston wer'
| then post traders at Fl. Stevenson.
ry, spoken of above, was one Of the unfortunate
' ~ 49, n. ,>olfk{1vc chnNk1Hy nff0ru,oNd
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

On December second. the state.
ment of the us. Treasury balance
in the general fund, exclusive OF
the $15O,OOO.OOO gold reserve in
the division of redemption, shows
Available cash balance, $2l9, 1885,.
225; gold, $119,311,484; just a little
to irrigate, please!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

Mr.. Rockefeller may be able TO
take over the United States Steel
corporation, but there are some
things he can't do. He can't get
a new stomach, he can't grow hair
ON his bald head and he can't take
his money to money to Hades with
him,-Dickinson Recorder.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

In Wales there are 100000 peo-
pie who cannot speak English; in
Ireland there are 10000 who speak
only Irish, and in Scotland there
are $1,000 who speak only Gaelic.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

After January LIST, the employees
of the Northern Pacific will have
to ride on the water carts, and any
employe e going into a saloon
will be posted for dismissal,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

Man and wife wanted for farm
work at Coal Rarbor Stock Farm,
or middle aged woman for touse
work. Address or call at the Farm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

w anted 200 head of cattle to
winter. Plenty of hay and water.
Good sheds and best of care.
T. M. Wogaman,
oct "a Hancock, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

The Pope Manufacturing Co. ex-
tends to the press of the United
States a New Years. greeting, and
accompanies it with a little token
in the form of it's daily leaf calen.
dar which for many years has been
an editorial desk convenience.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19
The Flickertail Flicker says the
the Citizen is not legal paper, and
the fight begins.

The Goodrich Citizen jumps on
the Doweyite minister of that place,
and hits him a blow in the solar
plexus.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-12-19

who I SsSs sS e S% %s MAJ MSs Kmio as %9a 1 ksssas ss as sgstsn sap ssSzs E ssc sS at sa @s% asCfuDa's
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
Sure THING.

1: Is said that nothing Is sure ex-
cept death and taxes, but that Is
not altogether true. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption Is
a sure cure for all lung and throat
troubles. Thousands can testify
to that. Mrs c. B. VanMetre of
Shepherdtown, W. Va, says Il
had a severe case Of Bronchitis and
for a year tried everything heard
OF, but got no relief. Que bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's In
fallible ior Group, Whooplng
Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Con-
sumption. Try 1t It's guaranteed
by D. A. Henderson,, Druggist
Trial Bottles free; regular sizes soc,
$I.oo.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
c. w Allen. travelling PASSENGER

c. W Allen, travelling passenger
agent of the B. & o. railroad com.
pany, was In the city yesterday.
He had been here short time be-
fore. At that time, he met quite a
few of the people In this city who
were interested In the Knight
Templar trip to Parkersburg and
the Elk excursion to Baltimore.
Yesterday the glad hand met him
at every point, and 1t was clearly
demonstrated from the depot to the
center of the city that were there
nothing else to the B & o. than
this popular representative OF the
passenger department, the town
would be enthusiastic for the sys-
tenn which he represented.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
Local News

H. D.Applebay went to Friendly
at 9:21.
Harry Crawford was a passenger
south This morning.
Every body Is enthusiastic over
| the electric road now.
Levi Tucker came down again
on the morning train.
The Elks will hold an important
meeting this evening.
Hon. L. J. Murphy of St. Marys,
came up this morning.
R. E, Rogers, of Plttsburg, was
at the Wells last night.
Dick Mcconnell took the morn
Ing train for Darlington.
Joe Kennedy took the morning
train for Long Reach.
Ollie Dearth aud wife, of Bens
Run, are In the city today.
W. E. Bachman, of Wheeling,
was at the Wells last night.
Kore Queen took the morning
train for short visit south.
S. W. Templetou went to Min
nile on the Short Line this morn
Ing.
William Dearth, prominent re.
sident of Bens Run was In the city
today.
Sistersvllle camp of Woodmer
held an interesting meeting lasI
night.
Henry Block, of Dayton, Ohio,
was In the city on business last
night.
Ray Hendersou,of Wheeling, was
In the city last night, stopping al
the Wells.
F. L. Duncan left this morning
to hold the rope on new we'll out
the Short Line.
Sam Kerr spent the night In the
city, returning to New Martinsville
on the early train.
E. L. Benton arrived In the city
this morning reporting the condi-
ton of his wife unchanged.
Jeff Cosper, got up before
breakfast this morning and tool
the seven o'clock train north.
Mr.. Mcdonald, one of the sur
veyors on the new electric line wa:
called home yesterday afternoon.
Had the Oil Review not kept VI
the everlasting grind for an electric
road, when would we have had 1t
Mrs. N Marsh went to Bellair,
to see her sister who Is lying LII a
that place. Mrs. Marsh lett on tn,
first train this morning.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
A Splitting Backac"c.

Pains In the back and loins are
the most common symptoms of
kidney troubles. These pains are
mostly caused by overwork, over.
exertion and worriment. Men and
women alike are subject to these
pains. but relief Is quickly obtained
by using DeBells Kidney Pills.
Price as. Every box warranted.
Sold by D. A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06

DR.. G. B. Shrtver returned from
Baltimore yesterday and was given
a rousing welcome by all his friends.
He has just completed the second
and middle year of his course, and
did so with great credit to himself.
The record he Is making at college,
combined with his natural ability
and energy give promise of a bril-
liant future for him In his chosen
profession. The Review trusts
that he may fud 1t convenient to
pitch his tent at or at least near
his old home.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
The Masonic Blue Iodqe held an

The Masonic Blue Lodge held an
important and Interesting meeting
last night, a number receiving the
proper degrees.
P. Henderson likes Sistersvllle,
even If he perfers to live at Friend
lily. He Is here again for the third
time this week:
Dan O'Neill went to Minnie, on
the Short Line, this morning, where
he will commence the drilling of a
we'll for S. W. Templeton.
Jesse Jacobs, after a couple Of
days most pleasantly spent with
friends, left this morning for his
new home at Washington, Pa.
Garfield Hays took the morning
train for points on the Short Line
In the interests of an Eastern oil
syndicate whom he represents.
Joseph McMullln went to New
Martinsville yesterday afternoon for
short visit, accompanied by his
daughter In law, Mrs. I. N. Nc
Mullin.
Prof. Helm, with his orchestra,
returned this morning from Jack
sonburg, where he had been fur
nishing the music for reception
last night.
A force of men have been at work
for the past day or two at Paden's
Valley making excavations to put
In a long switch by the B. & o.
railroad company.
You'll find the largest line of
Refrigerators and Ice Boxes at Nc,
Coy Bros. and they are selling them
cheaper than you'll buy inferior
goods elsewhere. Sat
IL. Flack took a late train
yesterday for Rallies Run, on the
Ohio side, In the vinicity of which
he has some valuable leases, and
where he went to secure some more.
Mccoy Bros. window In their
Furniture room Is filled with Rock.
ers worth up to 81 so each, and
you can buy your choice at S..
Sat
Daniel Kenny, the oldest son of
A. c. Kenney, of Cliff street, spent
the night In the city, leaving on the
morning train for Cleveland on
business. Mr.. Kenny Is one ofthe
prominent business men of Hunt
ington.
S.W. Lawrence went to Par.
kers5urg yesterday afternoon,
where he is receiving effective
treatment for rheumatic trouble
that has been exceedingly trouble
some and caused this estimable
gentleman great inconvenience. 1t
will crafty the many friends of
this former chief magistrate of the
city to learn that the treatment Is
proving most successful, and that
In short time he will be perfectly
restored to health
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
For Bleeding piles.

There Is no preparation manu-
fac:ured that gives such immediate
relief and effects so quick a cure
for blind, Itching or bleeding piles,
eczema, letter and all skin diseases
as Boro Carbol Salve. csc per box.
For sale by D. A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
List of Letters In
Postoffice May 9Th.

Miss Eta Bomley, Charlie Burt
In, Lincoln Dennis, Mrs ZilphIn
Doak, Mr., Hesser, Milton McMeel.
en-, G, E. Mcclure, Frank Pond
John Sullivan, Victor Thompson
Mrs. Jack Wheeler, Della White
Viz sinia L. Wolf.
GEO. E. Work, P. N.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
FOR SALE

Good Farm on south side of Kan
aWha River, 2 miles from Burning
Springs In Writ Co., w. Va. Good
roads. Horses and Chickens, never
tested for oil, call or address
B. Ii. Beeson,
Writ Co. Dulin. ". Va.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-06
Absolutely pure.

Send $2.75 to Us and we will for.
ward you 100 pounds Of our choice
burr ground -four.
Alpine Mills Terra Alta, ". Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-10
SIXTY -FOUR YEARS A MASON.
Mai. Clarke is One Of the Orders Old
est Members.

Washington Commandery. No. l. knights
Templar, Is having its history prepared,
and in that connection II appears that
Major Robert Clarke Is not only it's oldest
member, but he Is also one Of the oldest
Masons in the United statea He Is nearly
ninety years of age and at present is
resident of Erie, Pa. The major. however,
was born In this city and Is well known to
many Of the oldest inhabitants. In an au-
photography he has prepared for Washing
ton Commandery he makes several inter
esting statements.
when but boy I formed q favorable
opinion of the Masonic order" says Major
Clarke. land determined that at as early
ted as member. My opinion OF the order
was formed from the character Of the men
knew to be members The very best Of
our citizens were the members, and the
apparent love OF and for each other. and
the appearance made by them whenever
they turned out in public, at a funeral or
on other occasions, greatly impressed me.
In those days. unlike the present, there
were no finely pluned hearses in which
the dead were placed, but bier was used.
and eight or twelve of the members were
selected to be pallbearers. Four Of them
would take the bier on their shoulders and
carry the corpse as far as 1t was thought
best, and then four others would take their
places. In this way the brother was car
ried to his last resting place. It was on
one of those occasions I made up my mind
to be Mason. II they would permit me to
join. 1t was not every man who could be
a Mason in those days. When became OF
age and circumstances permitted, I made
application to Washington Naval Lodge.
No. 4, and was admitted to membership
Sixty-four years ago..
. The Grand Lodge, July 4, 1S48, laid the
corner stone Of the Washington monument.
Major Clarke was grand treasurer and had