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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
ITEMS OF A WEEK FROM VARIOUS
PARTS OF THE STATE.
Grain Crop Promises to Be Better
Than Previous Conditions Had
Observation-Disclosures Of
the Buford Entries.

E. W. Kneeland, superintendent of
the Duluth Elevator company, has just
made an inspection trip over the Red
River valley on both sides of the river.
The inspection was as thorough as
Mr.. Kneeland could make it, and he is
convinced now that the valley farm
ers are not nearly in as bad condition
as many claim. Mr.. Kneeland stated
that he believed that the Red River
valley would produce more wheat than
it did last year. The yield last year
was cut down in many sections to a
very low yield, by several hail storms,
something that has done but very lit
tie damage this year so far. "The
weather could not be better than it
has for two weeks" said Mr.. Knee
land, "for growing crops. Wheat is
filling nicely, and while the straw will
be light the yield will be surprising.
The crop is spotted and there is some
that is hardly worth harvesting, but
there is much more good wheat than
there is bad, and I would not be sur
prised to see a yield over the state of
from ten to twelve bushels to the
acre" The railroad companies keep
pretty close tab on the crop situation,
and the Great Northern officials have
received reports that have been sufi-
GENTLY encouraging as to convince
them that there will be a ten-bushel
crop from the state this year. This
would mean that ten bushels per acre
will be shipped in addition to the
home consumption, and what will be
retained for seed. This would mean
a yield of between twelve and thir-
teen bushels to the acre. On the
whole the situation is very promising,
and the past few weeks has added
much to the chances of the state for
a fair crop.
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To Investigate Buford Entries.

Land Commissioner Richards has de-
termined to ascertain the true condi-
lions with reference to taking up the
lands in the abandoned Fort Buford
military reservation, North Dakota.
1t has been reported at Washington
unofficially that desert land entries
have been made for a large portion Of
this reservation in the interests Of
stock men who have been grazing their
cattle there during the many years it
has been withdrawn from settlement.
It is also said that the filing of these
desert land entries has barred legiti-
mate homesteaders from taking the
land and that contests will result
which will cloud the titles for a long
time. 1t is said at the land Office that
desert land entries may be made for
these lands and that such filings
would. if made for legitimate purpose
of reclamation, bar homesteaders, but
if these desert entries were made in
the interest Of a third party, such en-
tries would be void. An inquiry will
be made into the question of good
faith on the part of those making en-
tries. 1t is probable that the special
agent now in that section will be de-
tailed for that purpose.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
Bids Wanted.

Bids wanted for the construction
of a school house in Weller school
district on S. w. corner Section 8,
7. 146, r. 80. Specifications can
be seen at this office or at the resi-
dence of District Clerk. Right re-
served to reject any and all bids.
Bids to be opened at 4 p. m. at res
idence of district clerk, August Is,
1908. BY order of School Board.
Dated Weller, N. d., July Is, 1908.
M. j. PECK, Clerk.
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Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office, Devils
Lake, N. D. July 20, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit
having been filed in this office by
Jacob Wasmick, contestant.
against H. E. No. 27361 made
March II, 1902, for the sw4 of Sec
ton IA, township $50, n. Of range
} IS W. by Edward o. Barsness, con-
testee, in which it is alleged that
the the said entryman has wholly
! failed to establish or maintain res
idence upon the said land since
filing thereon and has rever i'm
proved or cultivated the same in
any manner since filing, and said
tract is wholly abandoned fand in
its wild state, and has been aban-
doned for more than six months,
and that said alleged absence, aban-
donment and failure to establish
residence 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 war in which
the United States may be engaged
and said parties are hereby poti-
fed to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegations
at ten O'Clock a. m. on August 28,
1908. before j. E. Burk, a notary
public Of North Dakota, at his Of
fee in the village of Velva. N. D.,
and that final hearing will be held
at ten o'clock a. m. on September
4th, 1908. before the Register and
Receiver at the U. S. Land Office
in Devils Lake, N. Oak.
The said contestant having in a
proper affidavit filed July 30, 1903.
set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal ser
vice of this notice cannot be made
it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
Ole Serumgard,
Register.
Record address OF contestee. Bal
four, Nd. aug. L
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FARGO Must Paw.

The decision of the supreme court
in the case of the Pine Tree Lumber
company VS.. the City of Fargo holds
Fargo for more than a quarter of a
million Of old paving warrants. The
plaintiffs furnished the lumber for
the paving and took warrants in pay
ment. The warrants were based on a
special assessment for paving pur-
poses and when presented there were
not enough funds in that department
it it was saae merely res r "a acting as agent. The
lumber company sued a1td contended
the warrants should be paid from the
general fund If there was not enough
collected on the special assessments.
The supreme court decided in favor
of the plaintiffs and $1,000 900 of old
warrants will have to be made good
from the general fund.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
HE IS OVERCOME WHILE cELE.
BRATlNG MASS IN THE PAU.
LINE CHAPEL.
RESULT OF ovERExER1IoN
STRAIN INCIDENT TO CORONA.
TON CEREMONY TO GREAT
FOR PoNTlFf.

Rome, Aug. 11.-Pope Plus X. had
a fainting fit during the morning
while celebrating mass. His holiness
soon revived.
The pope has been overexerting him.
self to such a length that his naturally
strong constitution was unable to bear
the strain put upon it by the corona.
ton ceremonies. Such has been the
effect upon his nerves that he has
been unable to sleep for whole nights,
while numerous receptions Monday
made. matters worse. Monday night
his holiness was very much agitated,
still he insisted on admitting in the
morning to hear his mass all Venetians
who had journeyed to Rome purpose
ly to attend the coronation. They
numbered about 300 when the mass
began In the Pauline chapel and the
air was Initiated, with the temperature
above 80 degs.
Pope Plus was seen to grow paler
and paler, and finally sank in a faint
in the arms of Mgr. Bressan. DR..
Davenzia, the pope's physician in
Venice, was among those present, and
he gave the pope immediate assistance
and had him taken to apartments.
Audiences Suspended.
Although the pope was much better
IN the afternoon, DR.. Lapponi, who Wis
tied him again, thought it more pru-
dent for his holiness not to leave his
apartment and not to go into the gar
den of the vatican, as he desired. The
doctor further insisted on a suspension
of audiences.
1t is officially stated that the pope's
collapse is due to heart weakness, ag-
gravated by fatigue.
The pontiff seems more docile to the
dostor's wishes than his predecessor,
although he insisted on ~transacting
more current business, such as the
appointment of Alberto Sill, the son
of the dean of the grooms, as his per-
sonal valet, the place occupied by
Pho Contra under Pope Leo.
DR.. Davenzia, speaking about the
pope, said: IF they wish our Plus not
to succumb, our vatican authorities
mush change their system. They
must not oblige him to follow the hab-
its of Pope Leo. The present pontiff
needs especially plenty of fresh air.
"He is not to be shut up in a box in a
Initiated atmosphere"
The pope retired earlier than usual,
saying that he felt quite recovered.
His intimates, however, say that he is
much changed since his election and
seems to have grown years older. His
sisters at Venice were much alarmed
ove the news Of his indisposition and
will come to Rome to attend him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
WILL TEST NEW LAW.
Suit Brought Against Agent of Unii.
censed Insurance Companies.


censed Insurance Companies.
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 12.-Daniel
Webster, proprietor of the Toledo
Wooden Mills of La Crescent, Mimi,
has started suit against Peter Fergu-
son, agent for the four companies
from which he was unable to collect
$1O,O 900 insurance when the mills were
burned a few months ago. All of the
companies involved are not licensed to
operate in the state of Minnesota
where the policies were held. Attor-
neys burberry & burberry, of Caledo-
mia, are suing Ferguson, the agent, on
the ground that the agent is personal
~ liable for the loss sustained by the
insured when the company or compa-
MES represented by him are not duly
licensed under the laws of Minnesota.
This will be a test case of q new
Minnesota law and will have the ef-
feet of settling the privileges OF GER
tain insurance companies and the re-
sponsibility Of their representative.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

TAKEN uP:-One bay mare, right
hind foot white and white spot in
forehead and nose, branded HI on
left shoulder; one bay mare, white
spot in forehead, branded H4 on
left shoulder and IS on left thigh;
bay mare, white left hind foot and
strip on forehead, no brand; black
mare, white left hind foot and star in
forehead, branded IS on left thigh.
HELMER THOMPSON,
Washburn, n. d.
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II OUT OF JAIL.

Wisconsin Editor Accused Of Libel
Has Been Before Court for Years.
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 12.-Thomas
Bohen was Tuesday released by Judge
j. J. Fruit, of the circuit court, from
iail where he was confined on failure
to pay judgment in a tort action In
plea of insolvent debtor.
Bohen, who is editor of the Trem.
pealeau Gazette, was found guilty OF
iibeling Charles Goodhue, a court re-
porter, and since his arrest has been
confined to Jail limits at Whitehall:
The case has engaged the attention OF
the Trempealeau county courts Tor
several years.
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ec.l4-148-81.

SrRAYED:-One dark bay,weight
900: dimple in right side OF neck;
little white on left hind foot; brand
"12" on left shoulder; one light bay
weight 1000, star in forehead, same
brand: strayed in December last.
$25 reward. Notify
GEORGE WALKER,
Anamoose, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
Editor kopperdahI Dead.

Hans ]. K%opperdahl. editor of the
Poster, a Norwegian paper at Fargo.
is dead. He had been i'll for a long
time with cancer of the throat. He
was at one time country superintend-
ept of schools in McHenry and lived
at Maryville some time before going
to Fargo, nine years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Land Office at Bismarck, N. OAK.
August II. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make committed proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proot:wiil be made before aug.
trict of North Dakota, at his office at Wash
burn. N D.. on September "a. 1908, viz:
Olof Munson Lundin, II. +, No. 1896.
. HI names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz;
Carl A. Under, otto lIedlund, Andrew Under,
and Hans Oswald all Of Malcolm, Nd.
A. e. McGillivray,
july 18 Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
Suicides With a Knife.

Mrs. Regina Cleve, residing four
miles from Grafton, committed suicide
by. stabbing her abdomen with a
butcher knife, after which she ran to
a creek, took off her clothing and
waded in. Her body was found there.
If is thought she was taken suddenly
insane.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
Bullet Near Her Heart.

A stray bullet from a shooting gal
lery on the Fargo carnival grounds
struck Miss Mary Johnson, a waitress
at the Hotel Boulger, inflicting a
painful wound through the left shout
der near the heart. She was in the
hotel dining engaged in her
duties when struck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
department of the interior
Land Office at Bismarck. n. OAK;

Department Of the interior
Land Office at Bismarck. n. OAK;
August s. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof Iii, IL support Of ,a,d his
E. A. Lamb, Co. judge, Mclean Co. N. Dak:, at
Washburn, on September 10. 1903, viz:
James Sanders. H. I. No. 4462
for the e15 neA and lots 1 & 2, section 2, town
ship 146, range 80.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:'
Geo. Bush. Il. Bush. Peter Peterson and Clint
Dunn, Of Washburn, N, D.
Aug IS A.C McGillivray, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
pemented Negro Killed.

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. ia
short distance from Emerald, last
evening, Great Northern passenger
train number 10, westbound, struck
Allan Sparks, a demented negro, who
was on the track and ground his body
into small bits. The engineer saw
the man when a short distance ahead,
and whistled and applied the air
brakes. but the negro would not heed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
&~n,~~~~~~~ANA&
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Strayed from my place the first
of December last, one sorrel mare
spring colty, has two white hind
legs, with white strip down the
face. Finder please notify John
Caldwell, Coal Harbor, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

Came to my place two horses
one mare branded AC on shoulder
and P on hip, buckskin color, has
- bay colt, no brand; one
bay horse branded SIS on hip
also Xxx on shoulder, about three
years old
June IA, sec. 4-l44-Sl
P. A. Sundstrom,
6-3t Washburn, N. D
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
victimized by Forgers.

Andrew Thompson, residing in the
northern part of Stutsman county, dis
covered that several checks had been
forged on him and the checks cashed
at Courtenay and Kensal. The total
amount is over 500. The forger's
work was very neat and there is no
clew.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
Hail insurance Men Give Bail.

Glider. Miller and Randall, the three
me- sentenced by Judge Amidon in
connection with the hail Insurance
fraud, have secured bail and are at
liberty. The case will be appealed
as soon Jas possible. The men have
been in Jail about a week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
CLARK End Cash Missing.

Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. 12.-The
police Tuesday night had reported 10
them the disappearance OF. the g
clerk at a Chelsea hotel and with MN
disappeared some $4,000. -
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Strayed, one shire stallion, CON-
ing three years old, white strip in
forehead, no brand. A suitable re-
ward will be paid. Pc. Peterson,
Coal Harbor, n. D.
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For Sale.

I have a complete threshing
outfit consisting of Advance sepa-
rator with wind stacker; 16-horse
Giant engine, two tanks and wagon
For sale cheap or will trade for
land. WI Nelson or c. M. Best.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

Lots For Sale in Wilson's adj
dition to Washburn, 3 blocks east
from post Office, or will trade for a
team of horses. Inquire of H.
c. Wilson, Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

For SALE;-Two billiard tables,
all complete in good order with the
exception of new covering. Apply
at Leader office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

STRAYED;-One black pony about
six years old, branded IL" on right
shoulder. Had a rope halter with
leather around nose; left about 3
weeks ago. Finder please notify
FRED BERG,
Sec.l4-l4S-8l. Malcolm, n. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
EXCITED MOP IN PURSUIT.

Horse Trader Assaults an Iowa Child
and a Lynching Is Probable.
Marshalltown, Ia, Aug. 12.-Tho
seven-year-old daughter Of A. l. Ma
con, a prominent farmer of North Hud.
son. was assaulted T~uesday-by one OF
a party of horse traders who were
camping lear her home. The child
will die and a large and excited mop
Is in pursuit of her assailant. he
will be lynched II captured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15
jamestown Has a Carnival.

.Jamestown's summer carnival be-
gan Aug. 8 and will continue to Aug.
Z. A great many attractions have
been secured for the event which will
undoubtedly bring people to that city
from all over the James river valley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

Roaming around my place--one
red steer, with white syots, brand
ed H3 on left side; one light red
steer, white spots, branded CS on
left side; one red steer, white face
F on left side.
K. A. Knudtson,
22-149-S5 Coal arbor, N. D.
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HENRY c. OLSON,
County Superintendent

Office upstairs in Court House.
Office days: Friday and Satur-
day of each week,
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TAKENUP.
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Taken Up-One dark grey pony
more than three (3) years old;
weight about 700, Inquire at the
Coal Harbor Stock Farm.
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Taken up-one dark bay mare
branded open Az on left front leg,
about 4 years old, weight about
LOO. Owner can have same by
paying charges. John Frank,
4-3 Hancock, N. D.
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Strayed-two dark iron grey
colts, 4 and 5 years old, broke but
quite wild. Any information as to
their recovery will be suitable re-
warded. L.G Brewster,
IL Hancock, N. D.
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Grand total. expenditures and cash on
hands to balance above total receipts S1.747 so
Approved this 14tll day of July A.. II. 1908.
BY order Of the district school board
N. o, Herred. Psesident.
Attest j. H.. Olson,
District Clerk.
Clerk Statement of Indebtedness of district.
Whole amount of warrants outstand-
ing June 80. 1908, : 1l2 AZ
g.. S l12 AZ
Approved this IA day of July, 1903.
j. H. Olson, Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

FOR SALE-Two 4-year-old
geldings, broke to work. Apply
to Aug. E. Johnson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-15

Read our advertisements. They
will interest you.
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IOI ANCIIlCN nv 1A5S NS
Lean and State Of North Dakota, for the year
1902 1903.
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand at beginning o: school =, -
year, July L, 1902. 5 l94 81
Total amount received during the
year from apportionment OF state o. q,
Total amount received during the
year frcm the appOrtiOnment OF the
AMOUNT noun" o r ss; e ' during the year from ~
taxes levied by the district school
beard, including outstanding war
rants redeemed or endorsed in the col ~,
Amount received during the year into
the sinking fund
Total receipts for the year, including -, m
cash on hand July 1, 9O2...."...... 5l6 y?
Expenditures.
Amount paid during the year for
school houses. sites and furniture -. $ Is GO
Amount paid durinG the year for APP
Amount paid during the year for
Teachers :. 23G %
Amount paid during the year for ser
vices and expenses of school officers AZ 90
Amount paid during the year for in
tereSt on bonds and warrants. 1900"
Amount paid during the year for i'll
cidentlal expenses. IL 60
Total expenditures for the ycar........ $40 50
CASH on hand June 30, l9O3.,,,...... 2OG ~
Grand total, expenditures and cash on
hand, to balance above total receipts S ZIG 80
Approved this 18th day of July, 1903.
BY order of the District School Board:
S. ~. FalcUner. President,
Attest; H. j. Fritz, District Clerk.
Clerks Statement of Indebtedness Of District
Whole amount of warrants outstand-
ing June 30. 1904. STA "A
Whole amount Of bonds outstanding
ing June 30, 1908 Observation-Disclosures.
Amount OF interest on bonds OutStauu-
ing June 80. 1908 :. /. ......
Total Indebtedness Of the district June
30, 1903
Approved this IA day of July 1908.
By Greer of the District School Board
H.. j. Fritz, Clerk.
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T~reasurer's Report

For Sverdrup School District No. S, County
of Mclean. and State of North Dakota, for the
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vi
year 19O2-1903.
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand at beginning of school
yeai, 1902 ) W. W
Totalamonnt received from the appor-
tiOnment OF the state tuition fund 1874 40
Total amount received from the APP
portiOnment Of the county tuition
Amount received during the year from
taxes levied by the district school
board. including outstanding war
rants redeemed or endorsed In the
collection of taxes 756 ~
Amount received during the year from
other sources. ~
Tota. receipts for the year, including
Cash on hand July 1. 1902 .......... S1,747 80
Expenditures
Amount paid during the year for
school houses. sites and furniture .... 8
Amount paid during the year for
Teachers wages.:....".........S 225 90
AmOunt paid during the year for ser
vices and expenses of school officers 81 90
Amount paid during the year for inter-
est on bonds and warrants. ........ "a 90
Amount paid during the year for pur-
poses not mentioned ........... 90
Am0u 1t paid during the year for Incl
dent. ii expense .............. 81 10
Total expenditures for the year........S 944 Is
Cash on hand June 80, 1908 ............S SOB IS
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Treasurer's Report.

Fol Nettle Creek School District, County of Me
Lean and State Of North Dakota, for the year
1902 1903.