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CoSTEsr NOTICE.

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Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot, North Dako-
ia April 18th 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by +. A. Hall,
contestant against Homestead Entry
No, 1904 made Oct 18th, 1901 for the
east one half of the south west ne-Guar-
ter west one-half southwest quarter
section 81, township ISL, range 81, by
Unknown heirs of Samuel Q. Byland
coutestee, in which it is alleged that
entryman has wholly abandoned said
tract for period Of more than six
months last, past and that no has never
improved or cultivated said land ac-
cording to the homestead laws, nor ever
established residence thereon, and
that said alleged absence from said land
was not due to his employment in the
army, navy or marine corps Of the Unit
ed States as a private soldier, officer
seamen or marine during the war with
Spain or during any other war in which
the United States may he engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at O'clock a. m. on
June 18th. 1903. before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Of
fee in Minot North Dakota.
r. G. Sanborn, Register.
McGee g. Coyle Attys. 5-l3 GIT
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w ant Column.
I have. now good supply of Burling
ton and Kenmare coal

ton and Kenmare coal.
2ltf p. II. Baukol,
For sale or rent.-G Good lot in IMinot
with house and barn. House. l4x3O,
barn 1Ox3O and lot 66x2OO. Cheap at
$500. Will rent for ten dollars a month.
Inquire at Independent Office. 24tf
TAKEN UpA dark bay (poor) pony,
weighing 75O ponds, at my home on
Sec. Is, twp. 1882, May 9. Owner pay
charges and take animal.
4t3 OTTo SMITH, Lynch, n. D.
Wash Goods. Zypher Ginghams,
percales, Tissues. All the latest in
summer goods. Your inspection is in
vited. Lee d Larsen
Lost. Two gray horses and one bay
horse. The grays having their names
cut short. The bay branded U on hip
and had white face Horses had halt
ers on and we're between and 8 years
old, weighing between 1000 and 100
pounds: all were work horses. A reward
will be paid for any information leading
to the return Of these animals. Leave
information at this Office or write to.Ole
Jorde, Pratt postoffice, n. D. AS $40
Taken up at my place, section 17-15S-
| SO, May >, six horses. One sorrel and
ono, black each branded + on left hip:
one bay mare branded B on left hip:
one gray gclding branded s on left
shoulder: two bays. one a marc and the
other horse. Can determine brands
if there .kc any. Owner prove property
pay charges and take the same away.
William Graham,
2aSp Markillie, n. d
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CONTEST NoTIcE.


Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot, North Dako-
ia, May 7th, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Hugh E.
Woodiwiss, contestant against Home
stead entry No. 1874, made June 8, 1907
for cast one half northeast quarter and
southwest quarter northeast ono quarter
Of section o, township 1853, range 81, by
Otto Lilienberg, contestee, in which 1t
is alleged that said claimant has wholly
abandoned said tract of land for more
than sir months Just prior to the fling
of this contest, the fact is he never did
reside thereon, and never did make any
valuable improvements thereon, and
that 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, otti-
Ger. seaman or marine, during the war
with Spain or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged
Said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock o. m. on
July 2, 1903, before the Register and Re
ceiver at the United States land Office in
Minot. n. D.
The said contestant having ina prop
er affidavit filed May 4th 1903 set forth
facts which show tina. after due dill
gence 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.
r. g. Sanborn, Register.
Jas johnson. Atty. 5-13 GIT
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office. Minot, n. d., April
q, 1868.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been fled in this Office by Katie Olson,
contestant, against, homestead entry
No. 1904, made April 26, 1903, for the
nell of section Is, township l53. range
Sc by Charles NJ. Strong, contestee, in
which'it is alleged that Charles NJ. Strong
has wholly abandoned said land for
period Of more than six months since
making said entry and next prior to the
date of this contest, that he has failed
to established residence on said land
and that he is still abandoning the
same, that the said alleged absence from
the land was not due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or marine
corps Of the United States as a private
soldier, officer. seaman or marine during
the war with Spain or during any other
war in which the United states may be
engaged.
Std parties are hereby notified to
appear respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. m. on juno 26, 1868, before the
Register and Receiver OF the United
States Land Office in Minot, N D.
Said contestant having in a proper
affidavit filed May LIST, 1908, set forth
facts which show that after due dill
rence personal service Of this notice can
not be made it is hereby ordered and di-
fested that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
5.66-S7 r. C. sANronH, Register.
&c. A. Johnson, Atty for contestant, Minot
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CONTEST NOTICE.

CONTEST NOTICE..
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot, N. D., April
18th, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Edd Olson
contestant, against homestead en-
try No. 1858, made January IS, 1903,
for ne]14 sec. II, twp. 1853, range 81, by
John Whalen contestee, in which it is
alleged that said John Whalcn has
wholly abandoned said land for moro
than six months since making said en-
try and next prior to the date of this
contest, that he has wholly failed to es-
tablish residence on said land or make
any improvements thereon and that he
is still abandoning the same 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 a private soldier, officer,
seaman 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 June 10, 1903 before the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Minot, N. u.
Said contestant having. in proper
affidavit, filed April Is. 1903 set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service Of this notice can not
be made, it is hereby ordered and direct
ed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
SIS 6-27 r. g. .SAsRoRS, Register.
C A johnson Atty for Contestant
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\ Contest NOTICE.

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Department Of tho Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot, North Dako-
to, April ~, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been fled in this Office by Johns. J obnson
contestant against Homestead Entry No.
1850 made Al ! Is, 1902, for the south
west quarter OF section 4, township l5l,
range SO, by Moses Bloom contestee, in
which it is alleged that said entryn1an
has wholly abandoned said tract and
changed his residence therefrom for
more than six months since making sald
entry and next prior to the date hereof
that he has not established residence
thereon; that said tract remains IN It's
natural state, wholly abandoned and I'M
improved; and that said alleged absence
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, officer. seamen or marine during
the war with Spain or during any other
war in which the United States may be
engaged, ana said parties are hereby
notified to appear. respond and OFFER
evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. m. on June 18th, 1909, before
the Register and Receiver at the United
States land Office in l1irot, North Da-
kots,
The said contestant having in n prop
er affidavit filed April 10th 1903, set
forth facts which show after due dill
gencc personal service of this notice can
not be made, it is hereby ordned and
directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
r. G. Sanborn, Register.
Blaisdell. Bird & Sutton Attys. 5-13-6-17
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nloticssfoe Pphllcatlon.

Department. al the Interior, lana
officaAt Minot, N. D., May ., 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-.
lowing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in sup.
port Of his claim, and that said proof
will DO made before the Register and
fee at Minot, N. d, on June ~, 1903, viz:
SEH1us CHRlsTIARsoN,
III r No. 4337, for the SO nwM section
IA, and e1s neA section ID, town l57
range 81.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Nels Anderson, Christ Chr!stianson,
Carl Christianson, Hans Skaug, oil OF
Minot, N. D.
r C SASBoRN, Register.
G. Aurland. atty for claimant 5-l3 6-l7
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CosrElsr No71cE.

Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office Minot, II. d. May 8.
1903.
A sufficient contest af!idarit having
been filed in this office by Rasmus G.
Sherry contestant, against Homestead
Entry No. 900, made November II, 1893
for the northeast quarter Of section y
township 1G2, range 81, By Alfred Z. An
dcrson contestee, in which it is alleged
that said entryman has not since max
ing his fling thercon or at any other
tire established his residence thereon,
that he has not built or caused TO be
built any abode or dwelling house there
on during that or any other time; that
he mas not made or caused to be rnade
any improvements thereon of any kind,
that he has wholly abandoned the same
for more than six months last past. that
his absence from said land was and is
not caused Or due to his employment in
the army, navy or marine corps OF the
United States as a private soldier, officer
seaman or marine during the war with
Spain or during any other war in which
the United States was or may be en-
gagged. Said parties are hereby notified
to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock ..
nj. on July 3, 1903, before Register and
Receiver it the United States land office
in Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having, in a prop
err affidavit, filed May 9Th 1903, set forth
facts which show that after due dill
gence personal service of this notice can.
not he made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
r. G. Sanborn, Register
g. Aurland, Atty. for Contestant,
Ainot, N. d. 5-l3 GIT
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Hawley's Drug Store. Minot, N. D.
NorrcE For PUBLICATION.

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Department. of the Interior, Land Or
fec at Minot, N. d., May 18th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice Of
his inteEtion TO make final proof in sup
rort of his ckirn and that said proof will
be made before the Register and Recciv
or Of U. S. Land Office ut Minot, N. d.
on June %, 1903, viz: ALERT Kittelson,
II. E. No. 1901, for the 81 nel section
II. and ST. EwI section II, township
155. range s..
He names, the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land viz: Martin
jacobson. Daniel Il. jacobson, Fred
Becker, John Granley, all Of Des Laos,
N. y. r. G. Sanborn, Register.
G.. a johnson, Atty. for Claimant,
Alb SIT Minot, n. d.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the. Interior, Land
Office at Minot, n. D. May II, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that tho follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver Of
United States Land office at MiEot, n. y.
on June 20, 1903, viz:
FRANK e. FELcH,
II. e. No. 9372, for the e115 swA and VIZ
se14 section %, town 1853, range 81.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
ard cultivation Of said land, viz: +
r. Il. King, II. P. Smith, w. klimpel,
of Sawyer, N. D., Stewart Reed, of Minot,
N. D.
r. C. SASBoRN, Register
C. Aurland, Atty for Claimant. 5-l36-17
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ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot. North Dako-
ia, May II, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Sam Gustav
son, contestant against Homestead En-
try No. SO35, made June Is, 1901 for the
south half of the southwest quarter Of
section %, and the north half of the
northwest quarter of section twenty sew
en- all Of township 1853 north of range SO,
west of the fifth principal meridian, by
Karl Housmann, contestec, in which it is
alleged that said entryman has wholly
abandoned said land and has been alb
sent therefror for more than six months
last past, that he has never established
his residence on said land, that said
abandonment still exists, and that said
alleged absence was not due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or marine
soldier, officer, seaman or marine during
the war with Spain or during any other
war in which the United States may be
engaged. Said parties are hereby no
titled toAPpear, respond and offer evil
dence touching said allegations at 10
O'Clock n. m. on July 9th, 1903 before the
honorable Register and Receiver at the
United States land Office in Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having in prop
er affidavit filed May 18th 1903, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
cannot be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
r. G. Sanborn Register.
LeSueur s Bradford Attys. 5-13 6-17
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Nnr : FOR p,RrIcArl0N.

Depa,sqsntoi sh :, i Int Land ofes Of
namsti settler Inns iiled notice Of his intontioe
SO make final proof in support 81 his claim, and
that Said proof will be- made bqforO heEls,sCf
and Receiver. y. $. Land office nt Minot, ". y,
b AAaEN DALEN, !.
Of Minot, N. D., for the ~ nw!a, lots and 4 o.
sec. 8, twp. 153 u, range u ".
He names the following Witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Charlie Hcrmanson, Anton Weber. Victor
Stevenson, John Julin. al Of Nirot, n. y.
1896 r. G. SANDORN, Rcs,lstcr.
James johnson.
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NOT1cE FOY PUpLlCAyION.

DcDartment of tho Interior Land Of.ice ct
Minot, N. D April II, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will he made before Regiator
and Receiver Of United States land office at
Minct, N. D., on June -, 1903, viz:
MARTHA CEYNAR,
No. 1884, for the So sw IA sec. Is and OF ID
sec. 20, twp, 154, range ST..
He names following witnesses 10 prove bis
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
j. s. Gallagher, Of Sawyer N. D.; Frank Fl.
Slatky, of Minot, N. D.; William Crcsjnc OF
Sawyer, N. d. James Hodges, Of Sawyer, N. u.
r. G.. ShNBoRN, REGISTER.
c. A. johnson, Atty for claimant 40 50
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Remember us whenin need Of a new
hat: We have them in all the latest
shapes, at prices that are pleasing to
the purse, Leo a. Lar,on's
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I.aDa Ofice az NiDot, n. q, April 1Sh, lsG3. n
I NoSica % hereby given that the iollo1ipg
,hanlell seEtlos has He'd notice Of his iDtontion
70 nuke ANAL proof 10 support Of his claim, and
that said proof Will DO made before Register
and Receiver, United States Land ofieEtNcrt h
Dakota, as Iinnt, N. d., on May y, 1908, viz !: !
- JOANNA BC1-s,
". 1851, foF sho vs. q the nw'a q sec &C. 'wp,
dc names the following witnesses to p,ovb
his continuous residence upon and cultivatiol
Of said land, via:
Archie dayton, Losiie Armstrong, Robert
CLARK, u. X. Pike, oil Of Lynch, N. ID.
j. j. Coyle, Atty. 7-l5 $40
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NOTICE. FOX PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Minot N. OAK, April rs, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that. the following
named settlar has filed notice OF his intoAtion
to make final proof in support OF his claim. and
That said proof will be made beforc Register
and Receiver, United States land Office Of Nosth
JouN j. CCyLE,
No. 1928 for tho sell Of section 3d. township III,
range 81.
Ho names the following witnesses TO Prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Dub Worrell, Isaac worrell, Jesse Eland, w.
Putnam all OF Minot, N. D.
r. G. SAEBoRH, REGISTER.
Boarders wanted at private house in
Oakland Grove. First-class accommo
dations Miss Lillian Evans. n3-tf
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CertsrYiIle.

The dance at the new hotel last
week was well attended. Twenty
nine couples were present. Good
music was furnished By the Cen
terville string orchestra. Cloth
Was spread Tor IS people by the
hostess, Mrs. A. Gray, who fully
understands the wants of the
people in that line. During the
evening several suggestions and
discussions took place for the
benefit OF the town and vicinity.
1t is refreshing to see such Il
gathering OF intelligent and up
to-date people take such a thoro'
interest. That is q stronghold
OF progress and prosperity which
they are sure to attain in the
near future. Spectator.
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Waterford TOWNSHIPS.

John Heillze is home to SOW
his flax.
Hathaway is sowing 20 acres
OF flax this week.
Adolph Heinze proved up on
his claim last Saturday.
Sunday school at Mr.. Hart
ing,s every Sunday at 10 a. m.
School has been conducted in
the Bently shack for two weeks.
John Eastwood sold his claim
to Mr., Lade for Isl, 900 and will
return to his old Indiana home.
Democratic messenger., 1903-01-31
Tomato Sour.

Put a pint of tomatoes. fresh OF
canned. into a saucepan with a large
slice of onion. small piece of bay
leaf. two whole cloves. a stalk of Gel
cry and sprig of parsley. If canned
tomatoes are used cook for IL minues
fresh tomatoes until they are reduced
to a pulp. Then rub through a fine
sieve and set over hot water unit
needed. Scald quart of new milk ir
a double boiler. Rub two level table.
spoonfuls of butter to a smooth paste
with two level tablespoonfuls of -four
Pour enough hot milk over the paste
to make it liquid; then turn into re
mainder OF milk ia the double boiler
Stir il slowly until il thickens. anc
cook about five minutes. Add a scam
half of level teaspoonful of baking
soda to the tomatoes. mix well. and
add slowly to the milk in double boiler
AS soon as the soup is thoroughly heat.
ed remove at once from the fire and
serve. If tomatoes are very acid ado
Il little sugar before cooking. And dc
not put the two parts together unit
you are about ready to serve the soup
as it does not improve by standing.
Democratic messenger., 1903-01-31
Like a Rit From a Eiax.

After wedding at Grace church the
other afternoon there was a street
scene that in its composition and pic
torial value was like bit from play.
When the bridal party came ont of the
church. they stopped for a moment,
laughing and talking gaily. Instantly
traffic was stopped and crowd formed
on the sidewalk-the audience. The
bride made conspicuous figure. be-
cause of her dress and the background
CT smartly attired attendants. Each
woman that Joined the sidewalk audi
ence said softly and apparently un-
consciously. Amt she sweet?" then
began a critical inventory. Three or
four dirty faced urchins came out of
Ninth street with a rush. saw the
throng. and wormed their way through
into the first low. and waited for some
thing to happen. A spruce young ush-
er furnished the excuse. He had got a
bag of rice, and when he and the 9TH
ers began to toss 1t over the bride. the
urchins set up shrill cheer and clam
ored for Jest little handful.
York Post
Democratic messenger., 1903-01-31
Household Hints.

Cold tea without soap is good to re
move stains from vanished wood.
One of the newest colonial papers is
in yellow in divisions which give &
panelled effect that lends a dignified
air to a room.
A n.::ssiing of Glove and lemon fla
vors in the afternoon tea is delightful
Drop a whole Glove into each cup just
before serving.
A heavy broom should always be Sc
iected in preference to light one fol
thorough sweeping. as the weight aid.
in the process.
A scant teaspoonful of graaulatet
sugar put in the water in which greer
corn is to be boiled will add consider
ss;y TO its flavor.
Dip jelly tumblers in boiling waite
aud fill them while still scalding hot
This prevents the glasses from crack
ing and aids the jellying process.
Oxalic acid will remove ink stain:
from books II should first be diluted
SYd then applied with a soft brush an5
then blotting paper used on the spot
All sorts of cooking utensils are t.
te had in nickel. and the saucepan
of various sizes. Nickelware. however
costs little more than some other va
r;eties.
Every few days the coffee pot SHOULD
&c thoroughly cleaned by rubbing sal.
or the inside This will remove thu
coffee and egg that adhere to the pot
This should be well rinsed after the
salt is used.
Oil marks on wall paper may be re
Moved by applying paste made of pip'
clay and cold water. Leave it On al
night and brush it off in the morning
It is possible that second application
may be necessary.
An old-fash;oned housekeeper sug
sests that a household may be rid o.
mice IL their holes are treated with s
bellows which has been genelousl,
filed with a mixture OF red pepper ant
finely powdered lime. After this tn,
entrance to each hole sho.,:d - paint
- - h ii0cid .A<-
Democratic messenger., 1903-01-31
Snow Pyramics.

To one cup of cold. heavy cream add
two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar
half a teaspoonful of vanilla extract
and one Tablespoonful of gelatine that
has been soaked in little cold water
and dissolved by stirring it over boil.
ing water; when it begins to thicker
whip until light and thick: turn into
glasses and stand in a cool place. Just
before serving beat the whites of two
eggs. add two tablespoonfuls of pow.
dcred sugar, adding gradually one.
fourth glass of currant jelly; drop one
spoonful of this on the top OF each
glass of jelly, heaping it like a pyIa,
I'd