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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH
OF PROPERTY IS DESTROYED
IN MONTANA.
THREE HERDERs ARE DEAD
WANDER AWAY AND FREEZE Tc
/. DEATH IN WORST STORM IN
MANY YEARS.

Great Falls, Mont, May 20.-The
heaviest cattle and sheep loss in the
history of Montana, the damage of
which will foot as high as $5,OO0,OOO,
has been caused by. the terrible snow
storm which has been raging for the
past three days. In some sections
fully ninety per cent of the sheep on
the ranges have perish he'd. Three herd
ers at least have wandered away in
the binding storm and been frozen
to death.
An aged herder employed by H. H.
Wilson at Portage was lost Sunday.
Two more in the Shelby Junction
country, employed by the Floweree
Cattle company, are missing and
there is no hope that they can be
found alive. Herders have abandoned
their docks on every hand and fed
for safety to the settlements and
ranches. Nothing like the fury of this
storm has ever before been witnessed
in Northern Montana.
Of a consignment of 600 cattle bound
from Havra, all but five were found
frozen stiff. Losses are reported on
every hand and this district will feel
the effects of the losses for years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
REsEMHLED A TORNADO.
Heavy Wind Wrecks Several Build
tngs in Wisconsin,.

tngs in Wisconsin.
La Crosse, Wis.,. May 2O.-A heavy
wind, resembling a tornado, wrecked
several buildings and did considerable
damage to property at the village of
Holmen, this county. The damage
cannot be estimated, but is believed
to be heavy. No one was injured.
The storm, which was the worst in
years, struck the village shortly after
sundown. The entire roof, smokestack
and part of. the main structure of the
sCasebery Milling company was ter.a
down and splintered. Doherty's livery
barn, a two story frame structure,
was lifted from its foundation, and a
new double brick block, just completed
and ready for occupancy, was torn
from it's base and partly dismantled.
Trees were torn up by the roots and
small frame buildings, sheds barns.
etc, ws"e hurled in many lens,
A hou occupied by ansaKs an
and her "anddaushters isS axs
been piatal up carried soxs ne
fence and set down withautk tp
the occupants. % sss ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Co. Superintendent.
First publlcat ion, May o, 1903.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION or REDEMpT1oM

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION or REDEMPTION
state of n arth Dakota, County of Mclean IS
M. Shank, Yon will please take pptlce that
which was assessed in your name fof taxation
70 the year 1s9s., was on the 9th day Of De
senens sGd ed 70 il e snnar q hs
vided BY law for the unpaid taxes for the
year 1898, and the time for redemption from
said sale will expire on the oath day Of Alguss,
1903. III /. M I. ss5 s9ssaf3f
Description Of land; Northwest quarter OF
section "a. township l43, range 81.
Amount sold for al 53f III % O9
Amount required TO redeem 3l8 sOo
And you; are hereby notified that unless you
redeem said land from said sale before the
redemption BY payment OF the amount above
stated and the Gusts, interest and penalty. Nc
lcrning, a deed thereof viii issue to the holder
5Of the tax sale ftihcate. ss s Isl IS
yitnsss : ~ !,s hsla and ofacial seal this ltsfl
lgss lsealp o. DssWINfs, ss4s W.
County dttot Mel IAan County, n. y 9 sssSSf b
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23

b \
We publish in this issue letter
from Mr.. Walker, traffic manager
pf the Bismarck and Wash burn
railroad regarding the ferry. Mr..
Walker states that the patrons will
sbss guaranteed 4 safe s and sure pass
sSse between the hours Of Z a. m.
II is now up to the bust
ness men Of Washburn to offer
lin lncsments tosget tie trade from
the other side. The people are
now assured that they can get
across
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23


The plat Of Turtle Lake town
site has been filed with the regis
ter Of deeds. Mr.. Peter Miller
who is the promoter. lo.ated on
what is now townsite Of Turtle
Lake twenty years ago. The loca-
ton is a splendid one, overlooking
the lake, and in years to come we
venture the assertion that Turtle
Lake will figure among the first
cities Of Mclean county, and we
hope that it will not be long be
fore Mr.. Miller will be rewarded
for his foresight and his patience,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Prisoner Attempts Suicide.

Minneapolis, May Fred Hoppe,
q man under arrest at the central sta.
tion for robbing the resid dence Of Rev.
Father James O'Reilly, tried to hang
himself with his suspenders In the
middle OF cell l3s He was nearly dead
when found, and It took considerable
time to resuscitate HIM s8ga
New postoHices have been ess
tablished in onr county are Herr,
Nc Cluskey and Oscar. II
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Treat Your Seed Corn
By L. R. WALDRoN.

With the great progress that has
been made in the treatment of seed
wheat and seed flax within the
last few years, it is probable. thai
some Of our more progressive
farmers have extended or thought
of extending this principle to seed
corn. The experiments along this
line at the Experiment Station
have been somewhat meagre, but
those that have been conducted
seem to show conclusively that
such treatment is Of positive value,
But the farmer asks, what good
will it do? Will it kill smut? The
treatment will not kill the smut,
but it will do good. If we take a
piece of bread and put it away in
a damp place. it will be covered
with mould. The same thing,
Happens to the kernel Of corn when
put in the damp ground. TIE
sprouting ~orn is covered with the
spores of mould which soon ger
miaate and weaken the growth q
the growing grain. If the corr
Seeding is vigorous. it may grow
fast enough to get away from tht$$
bad effects of the mould. But the
seed corn this spring is not very
strong. Very little Of the corn
last year reached full maturity
Its terminating power is weak.
much Of it will not grow at all. II
you have corn that is viable enough
to use for seed, treat it and in,
crease the value Of your crop 10
or more per cent.
Be careful of the kind of seed
corn you use. Don't take any
dealers. word as to it's growing
qualities. Don't plant any corn
without knowing it's terminating
powers. Count out 100 kernels,
put in a pan of moist earth and
keep i'll a warm place.. If Is per
celltsor more 9 kernels fail III III
grow, or if many Of them are weak.
buy better seed. It is impossible
to grow good crop from poor
seed than to have to plapt again
after a loss of two weeks time.
Sex@ns in North Dakota are too
short for any experiment Of this
kind.
Treatment: When treating
seed corn mix one pound Of stand
ard 40 per cent formaldehyde with
0 or IS gallons Of water and treat
the seed in the same manner as is
recommended for the treatment of
wheat smut. The formalin solu-
tion may be applied to the seed by
means Of a spray or sprinkler and
the corn should be shoveled ii IL
all the seeds become thoroughly
moistened. 1t is then ready t'r
planting.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Teachers Examination

A regular examination for teach
ers will be .ield in the court house
at Washburn. Friday May Goth,
1903, commencing promptly at 8
O'clock, The program viii be fol
lowed and teachers are requested
to be on time. L.
Il. b. @. OILS Il,
Co. Superintendent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Wm. s. Merrill, Who lives } 4:

VIM. s. Merrill, Who lives d 4 81 \
section %, township 1i. range S2s
has nearthed d ledge of sand
stone Of q superior quality The
ledge comes thin two feet ofs the
surface and will be very easily
worked. Its thick ckness, MI 7
rill thinks, viii ayerags ab0i ~ ~ 81 = =
e set, the The stonS = ll Ct M
gray md |lll, { 81 &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
Decoration Day

!! The Both day of Nay, 1903, witt
all the significance of this holiday
to the people of the United States
is near at hand, and in order to
properly observe the day and pre-
pare as we'll as possible for the
same, the old and younger soldiers
met at the court house Monday
evening, May the 18th, pursuant
to a call Of Commander Ranard, oi
Post 32 G.. A. r.
The object of the meeting was
stated by the Commander A. c.
Ranard who was elected chairman
and John Merry secretary.
On motion the power of choos:-
ing the committees was given to
the chairman, who declined the
honor in par, and the following
committees were chosen by the
meeting at large:
Committees on general arrange
ments-T. r. Peterson, H. Ell.
Haines. John Merry, Anton Pc
terson and A. C. Ranard.
Committee on teams-H. c..
Wilson, Fl. H. Haines and Anton
Peterson.
Committee on music-John A.
Dillon, G. A. Rice. d. M, Swain
and Mrs. Lenora Graeppe.
Committee on fowers-H. G..
Olson, Jessie Ward and Birdie
Harrington.
Committee on selection of speak
ers-A. G. Ranard and John Merry
Procession to cemetery to move
down Main street at II o'clock a.
m., sharp. A short service at the
cemetery by the G.. A. r. post.
Speaking to commence at 2 o'clock
in hall provided by committee on
arrangements. Everybody is in
.vited to come and join with the
the old soldiers in keeping the
green OF their departed
comrades r "
/. John Merry, A. C. Ranard,
Adjutant. Commander.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
STRUCK eY LIGHTNING.
Six Men in a Section House Knocked
SenselesS,

Milwaukee, May 2o.-A special to
the Sentinel from Wausaukee, Wis,
says: The section house at Athel-
stane was struck by lightning, six
men bes@g knocked unconscious,
Claus faaarson. a young man en-
ployed on the section, was picked up
for dead and it was some time before
he = gsained consciousness. The flesh
on his left arm, side and leg is badly
Ia ated and he. is in a precarious
onnditinn sl 81 \ 4i
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
BARELY ESCAPE INJURY.

Several Persons Risk Their Lives at a
Chicago Fire.
Chicago, May Twenty-Five fami.
lies were rendered homeless, nineteen
buildings destroyed, and nearly $2O0-
900 property loss caused by fire that
started in garbage box at Seminary
avenue and Dunning street. I.
Many persons barely escaped in
Jury in trying to save furniture from
their homes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23

IS The following from the Townel
+ News and Stockmen wilf be ST { Fin: ii.
te1est to some Of our readers, as
the parties mention were here in
the city for several months. and
we learn that several are short Oh
policies and long on notes:
"Mr, Rich, Of Grand Forks, gen
eral manager Of the Mutual Insnr-
ance Co., was in Towner recently
and had warrants sworn. out for
the arrest Of two men by the names
Of Sturdevant and Poole. The
warrants We're given to Sheriff
Pitts, who at once started out in
search of the parties. e
For some time the above COM
pany has been TT ing to capture
some parties who h9 e been swind-
ling the people. of this and Sew raj
other states by representa- them
selves as agents for the company
Their graft was to write policies,
collect cash or take a note for the
premium and pocket the proceeds.
Their field of operatiors in this
state has been in the vic1nity Of
Coal Harbor and vshburn, work
ing as far north asWelya. AT the
later place Minus Bros, cashed a
note given by Jno. P. Olson. a
prosperous farmer who livedssoutL
of there, and another was taken On
a board bill by Landlord Christi
an on of the Kirkwood. -.s
Sheriff Pitts traced his, men
from. Velva to Portal where they
separated. s,turolevant pg 70
Canada and Poolessane9 .ssslsr-
deyant remaining Bat arrests
were made as Sturdeyanl hs the
principal man wanted anl hopes
We're entertained Of losatifg him
tn -ough the other two:S The mails
and telegraph offices We're closely
watched, till finally a telegram was
received by the woman from Win.
nipeg signed by J LI Groves, say
ing, Have made selection come at
once" The man and woman were
then placed under arrest and the
Canadian authorities we're wired to
arrest Sturdevant. = will he re-
af,1 rnad n, Tho T Ini tnf3 Gs States inst
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23

winona, Mimi, May 2o.-The Mis-
sissippi river here has come up a
tenth of a foot in twenty-lour hours
and quite little more rise will be
needed before any great damage will
be done. The predictions of the
weather bureau Of continued rise
have caused some apprehension.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
DISASTROUS TO CROPS.
Much farm Lard in Parts Of wisco,

Much Farm Lard in Parts of Wiscon.
sin and Minnesota inundated.
La Crosse, Wis, May 2o-Reports
received in this city from surrounding
towns and yillagas are to the effect
that inestimab'e damage tehas been
dona to farr. lands by Big rise in
the Mississinfi and its tributaries.
Root, La Crosse and ether small
streams are raging torrents and sew
eral feet owe: their banks. Thousands
of acres of farm lands are flooded and
crops will have to be replanted. Sew
eeral bridges have been washed out
and roads flooded to the depth Of
three and four feet.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22
BISHOP COODSELL
Talks Of High Standard. and
Prohibition Rules of the
Church.

Bishop Goodsell in addressing the
conference which assembled in Find
lay spoke of the high standard
of Methodism. He said that the no.
tions existing concerning the mar
rowness of Methodistic beliefs and
principles were false. Methodism is
broad. The founder was broad in
his ideas, but the early fathers i'm
bibed Puritanism which was narrow
hence the narrowness of the early
Methodist church. The, notions of
the Methodists of today do not debar
them from the highest forms of art.
Methodism upholds the highest STAN
dards of education. Bnt first of all
continued the bishop, we believe in
knowing the Lord and loving him.
81 come to this conference" said
the bishop, without having made
any promises except to transfer two
men out of the conference. 1 desire
to be fraternal, loving and just, I.
like every bishop, need more light,
l will see every man during this con-
ference who wishes to lay the burden
of his heart on my heart"
The bishop was loudly cheered when
he said that he wished the proba-
tioners list could either be abolished
altogether from the church or else
that the time limit be diminished,
for this probationers list as it now
stands usually necessitates ministers
winning their converts. He also
slightly touched upon the subject of
church apportionment. The bishop
was very earnest when he said
Methodism was on the up way and
told of its phenomenal growth in
the number of its communicates,
which has reached the three million
mark. He also spoke of the large
missionary collections of last year
and said this year it would pass it by
over $4,000
Forty years ago. continued the
bishop, "there was but one promi-
nent Methodist north of the Mason
and Dixon line while today we have
a good long list of governors, sena-
tors and congressman. This proves
the fact that Methodism. true to its
principles, has developed men who
are the equals of any other denomi
nations and 1t is contributing capa-
BILE men to the national life. re
joice in the undoubted professionalism
of tn Methods, church,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22
FORAKER!
Proposes a Joint Discus
sion That Would Please
the Boys!

In his speech at Chillicothe, Satur-
day, Senator Foraker, speaking of
the valorous challenge of Senator
Hanna by John H. Clarke, to discuss
campaign issues, turned the humor-
ous side of the matter to the front
as follows:
.'He has announced that he desires
to have joint debate. He should be
accommodated but the debate should
be between John 81. Clarke of 1908
and John H. Clarke of 1896. don't
know of anybody else who has time
to debate with him. But / do know
that it viii keep John H. Clarke of
lsc3 busy until election day has come
and gone to answer John b. Clarke
of 1856. For John d. Clarke of 1895,
notwithstanding what Mr.. Bryan
says about his lack of knowledge.
was At that time a very able and
vigorous man, who said in a vigoIou
and forcible way a great many
things that nobody has ever vet an
swered, or ever will answer
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22
W. C. T. u. Convention.

The annual Logan County Conven-
tiou of 1908 met in the Christian
church at a. m. The decorating
committee placed some beautiful
flowers on the platform: among them
the portrait of Frances willard had
a conspicuous place. Her pure,
strong face will always be a stimulus
to her followers to work on, hope on.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Mrs. Carrie Reams, of
West Mansfield. Mrs. Stewart, of
Quincy, presided at the organ. The
convention was opened by the Presi-
dent, Mrs. ]. r. Day, of Rushsylva-
MIA.
Next in order was the roll call,
reading of minutes by secretary and
acceptance of reports from the secre-
taries and treasurer we're given, also
of local unions, showing that our
work is still progressing.
The afternoon session met at 1:30
p. m.
The address of welcome by Mrs. NJ.
M. Andree, of Bellefontaine. Re
sponse by Mrs. Flora Stewart, of
Quincy. Mrs ]. r. Day gave the an
nual address, which was full of good
practical thought. Reports of SUI
lperintendents were next in order.
Several of the ministers were pres.
ent and many were the words of en-.
couragement they gave us. We re-
gret there are so many busy Marthas
in our city who leave us to fight our
battles alone, yet our cause is NOV
ing on Each passing year gives ar
increase of membership. "Ail Round
the World the Ribbon White 4,
Twined.n Mrs. Hadley, State Super
intendent of Peace and Arbitration
was present, and made some excel
lent suggestions on her line of work
Our State President at the last Ma
tional Convention in Portland, Me.
stated that Ohio has the largest pen
itentiary in the world, four of tn,
largest insane asylums in the United
States, besides asylums for the fee
ble-minded, blind, deaf and dumb
Ohio also provides handsomely fol
her unfortunates. Is it a credit t,
our State to need these large insti
tutions? Seventy-fve per cent O.
the unfortunates are from the effec'
of the license liquor traffic. If ever,
woman would read Mrs. Perkins
booklet, Seventy Years of Temper
ance Work." it would be a stimulus
to duty. Mrs. Perkins is a woman O.
so much courage and morality in hei
eightieth year and still in the fielt
with no thoughts OF retiring.
The election of officers as follows:
| President, Mrs. J. r. Day; Record
ing Secretary, Mrs. Flora Stewart
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Faris
Treasurer, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Andree: Vic,
President at large, Mrs. James Sto
ker. About twenty superintendent
were elected to the different depart
ments. The convention adjourned t.
!; hold the next meeting in Quincy.
Il NJ. NJ. ANDREE,
County Superintendent of Literature
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22
HANNA
Takes Up the Gauntlet
and Scores the Dem >,
OCrdtiC Champions.

Senator Hanna's speech at Chilli
cothe, Saturday, was stinging ar
raignment of Tom johnson, and his
candidate for the u S. Senate, Mr..
Clarke. He showed them both up as
political harlequins. who would par
alyze our industries and wreck the
business of the country to put them
selves in Office. His arraignment of
Clarke was crushing, and he gibbet-
ed Johnson as public adventurer.
He was in dead earnest, and made
the strongest speech of his life. His
arraignment of the two Democratic
dromios, as men who would raise a
false alarm to excite a busines:
panic, was merciless, but none toe
severe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22

Mr. HERRICK devoted his speech at
Chillicothe, Friday, to setting forth
the taxation question, and showing
how the Republican party has paid
OF all the States Indebtedness, cut
down the peoples taxes, and placed
the State in prosperous condition,
such as has never been equalled in its
history. 1t was business speech from
a business man, and will strike the
tax payers as very sensible docu-
ment.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22

Not only has justice at last been
done, but no better appointment
made, than that of J. Q. A. Campbell
as Postmaster of Bellefontaine. As
editor of the Bellefontaine Republi-
can for thirty-eight year, he has stood
for what is best in citizenship, as well
as morals and politics. Courageous,
honest and capable, and always true
to the interests of the Republican
party, he long since earned the sab-
stantial recognition which President
Roosevelt has just bestowed. Like
many other cases in the sardonic
ethics of politics, his very merits
were used to deprive him of what
righteously belonged to him, and
the emoluments of official place were
granted to men whose only claims
were loose morals and trucking sy-
cophancy. Mr.. Campbelrs appoint
ment is aproper recognition and high
tribute to the best soldier element.
Such selections add to the Presidents
strength with the people, and make
more sure his reelection. The Jour
nal congratulates Postmaster Camp
bell on his good fortune-come late,
but no less gratifying.-Sidney Jour
nal
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-22
THE REAPER DEATH.
Swings His Sickle Wide.

Mrs. Elizabeth Fichthorn died Sum
day shortly after noon at her home,
322 east Sandusky avenue, after an
illness from general debility dating
from last February, and which had
rendered her unconscious a few days
before her death came.
Mrs. Fichthorn would have been S5
years OF age next month. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth Hardy and she
married Isaac Fichthorn in Union
county, Ohio, and had lived in this
city several years. Mr.. Fichthorn died
in June, 1894. The family home for
many years was on a farm east Of
Bellefontaine.
Deceased was q member OF the Unit
ed Presbyterian church and faithful
attendant at the services there when
her health permitted. She was de-
votde mother and nine children sur
vive and all call her blessed. They
are Mrs. Emma Moody, Alabama; Mrs.
Joseph Bull, louisiana; Mrs. Belle
Nesbit, Cedarville, Ohio; William
Fichthorn, Idaho; Mrs. Alice Koonts,
Mrs. Susanna Kitchen, Miss Mary,
Miss Eliza and Edward Fichthorn, OF
Bellefontaine.
Domestic and industrious OF habits
Mrs. Fichthorn was essentially home
woman and devoted to the interests
and comfort Of her family. Kind and
neighborly she made friends and kept
them to the last and her life was use
full and sbounded in good deeds.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the family
home in charge OF DIR. E. G. Simpson.
Interment was made in the city
cemetery,