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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
A BIT OF HISTORY
HOW THOSE OLD RIFLE PITS
WERE DUG AT FOOT OF OAK
j. go CoULEY HILLS.

VIM. V. Wade of Mandan con-
tributes the following bit of ancient
history to the Mandan Pioneer:
There are several rifle pits at the
foot of the Oak Couley Hills on the
old Black Hills trail. A man told me
he had been informed by the stage
driver, who carries the mail from Dog
tooth, that the rifle pits were dug by
some of Clusters men.
Now I do not wish to take away
any romance this story may cast over
those pits, but Clusters men did not
dig those holes. I Myself was with the
party who dug them, and we were not
Clusters men at that time either.
A party had left Bismarck June the
9Th, 1876, bound for the Black Hills
and I was one of the party. We
crossed the Missouri and camped just
below the Fort the first night. Then
we moved out to where the Little
Heart creamery now stands and
camped two days, waiting for another
party which was due in Bismarck
from the east and like our own party
bound for the Black Hills
Custer was On his way to the Little
Big Horn, and one could hear all sorts
Of stories about the Indians and 6he
deeds they had done, and we were
more than anxious to have our num-
Der increased, as our party consisted
of only thirty-six men and two women.
On the 18th we left the Little Heart
and during the afternoon met Donald
Stevenson and VIM. McCrory who
were just returning from the Hills
Don was always a good fellow and
was kind enough at that time to let
our whole crowd heft one of his sacks
of gold nuggets which contained S., 0oo-
They also had the body of one OF
their party who had been killed by the
Indians out near the Grand river.
They did not have to let us heft the
dead body to set us to thinking and
we went into camp at the place where
the rife pits are now.
Major Whitehead, who had been an
Indian agent had been chosen as our
captain and he sent me back to Fort
Lincoln the next day to see if there
was any prospects of OUT getting rein
forcements.
During my absence that day some
of the boys dug those rife pits So it
was Major Whitehead's gold hunters,
and not brave Clusters men who dug
those pits at the foot Of the Oak
Couley Hills. 81:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
DISTRICT COURT in THE COW COUNTRY

Medora, N. ID, Oct. The octo-
her term of the district court con-
.vened here today. There are one
criminal and nine civil cases on
the calend ar. The most important
of the civil cases is that Of w. d.
Forsyth VS.. G. r. Olstad Mr.. For
6syth is from st. James, MINI. It
appears, or is claimed. that Forsyth
traded certain real estate. In st.
James, to olstad for certain ranch
lands and sheep. In this county; that
after d contract was made and
signed, Olstad refused to fulfill his
part. Forsyth now brings suit to
compel the carrying out Of the con-
tract II Is presumed that ex-Gov.
John Lind. Of Minnesota. will appear
as one 81 the attorneys for 0istad.
The amount involved Is said to ex-
coed $50, 0o0.
Another important civil case, and
one which was tried last term, when
the jury disagreed, Ii that Of County
Commissioners Stoddard. who is q
dockmaster, ys. Fl. r. Arp, d Mime
sofa man. This Is q case where IL lis
claimed ARR, when operating a
lhreshing machine, allowed the are
To escape and start prairie fire
which destroyed many toms OF hay
belonging to stoddart
Among the others are supposed to
be two divorce cases, and The balance
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

are of minor importance. -.
The citizens have been busy pre-
pairing quarters for Judge Winches-
ter; have purchased a large tent, had
it placed upon a frame, the bottom
fioored, a stove placed, an iron bed
stead, with hair mattress, and blan-
kets complete. They say it may be
advisable to see that he has every
comfort. The hotel has purchased
Irish beds: they are like the Irish
mans horse, they are long and will
sleep six men crosswise in a very
comfortable manner, "Simp" has
wired that his room IN the mine be
put in order and reserved for him,
which. Charlie Will is attending to-.
There will be plenty Of refreshments
for both man and beast. Amuse-
mentsS for the boys will not be over
looked. Tuesday evening q grand
ball win be given free, for s1.50
each pair. Several round tables
came by freight yesterday These
tables were covered with green cloth,
and each had . small hole in the CEN
ter.
Two hundred cases Of bottled
goods arrived from Moorhead.
marked blue Ribbon It's sup
posed these were sent from the
place whore the snakes crawl and the
birds never sing. Wen, we believe
they Will sing here.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
NORTH DAKOTA PENSIONERS

Mrs. Mary Peake, Valley City, So;
F. W. Wade, Kenmare, $12; S. B.
Vaughn, Welby, SIP; j. Kirkendal.
Baqual, IS. %s-@5
The. following new postmasters
for this state have been appointed
upon the recomme ndation of Con-
gressmen Gronna and MARSHALL:
Exeter, Emmons county. Joseph
Schmaltz, postmaster. -.
r Grano, Ward county, H. A. Han
son.. ~.
Gaines, Oliver county, j. O. Luz
ken.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Washington, D. c., Oct. 8.-The fol-
lowing pensions have just been
granted by the department at Wash
ington to North Dakotans:
Betsy Hattleberg, -Arvilla, So; T.
l.. Richmond, Minnewaukan, SIP; T.
&C.,. -
W. Tasker, Carpio, IS; Ellen Stacey,
Barrie, IS; Anna Gault, Bowbells,
SIS; J. P. Smith, Granville, .$12; F.
Walther, Berthold, $40; A. T. Crowl,
Dickinson, S.; Jas. Holean, Bow
bells, Sc; Jas. Marshall, .Streeter,
SO; Conrad Oertli, Chaffee, IS;
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
North DAKOTA EXHIBIT ATTRACTS
GREAT CROWDS Al. SPRINGFIELD

the very commemorate list, is a large.
plate glass case In the foreground of
the exhibit containing a beautiful
collection Of Yari-colored pottery of
different shapes and, designs made Of
a clay which exists very extensively
throughout the state. Mr.. Gilbreath,
who is in charge Of the exhibit, pre-
diets that the pottery industry is des-
tined to become one Of the leading
manufacturing industries Of the
state. .7sa5 ISL. z s.z s& $es
AS space will permit of only a
casual mention of "a few of the many
attractive features Of this wonderful
display Of the products Of both soil
and industry, 1t is impossible for one
to grasp its full magnitude with
out seeing for himself that which
our neighbor statesmen have ex-
hausted no end of time and money to
present to us for Inspection.
sa Many interesting and Instructive
features Y are included among the
more staple array. the one causing
the most comment, possibly, is the
beautiful collection Of Indian relics
on exhibition in the cases about the
walls. 5.5 81.
1T is truly an education. Hundreds
of appreciatiVe visitors have been
5profuse in their expressions OF con-
graduation and good wishes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
CALLS PARKER A COCkROACH

4 Buffalo, N. Oct. swaying
IAN audience that filed the conven-
ton hall here Saturday might up to
the last pitch Of enthusiasm, W. r..
Hearst made the bitterest personal
attack ever heard in any state CANT
paign on former Judge Alton b.
Parker, the last democratic candi-
date for president, characterizing
him as political cockroach.' = He
followed this up with attacks on IL.
H. Rogers, Charles A Towne, Thorn
as F.. Ryan, District Attorney Je-
rome and others, heretofore classed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

as democrats, and made it plain
that from now on the most bitter
personalities are to be used BY him
in assaiIing those not favorable to
his candidacy. s.s..s Is
ncidentally Hearst declined to
interfere in the Erie county situa-
ton, where the independence league
has a ticket in. the field, opposing
democrats and republicans, thus
making It plain he intends to con-
tinue his fight against the old line
democratic 'bosses''' in the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Springfield Republ ican:: ALI who,
/ during their rambles at the state
fair yesterday wandered to the sec
#ond floor of the Dome building, We're
Immediately attracted by the throng
which surged about the booth occu :
pied by the North Dakota exhibit.
VI Though similar in some respects
Ito the many other agricultural dis
plays which crowd the upper floor Of
the building On every side, the very
sattractiveness Of the decorat ions as
we'll as the very remark able speci-
mems. which constitute it, give: it .3a a
distinction and prestige over all sur sur ].
rounding competitors which imm lls' i
ately captiyates the attention ct
every visitor. ssa.s:
s The walls Of the booth are very
artistically decorated with pro-
fusion Of the many different grains,
and vegetables IN the prod ction Of
which North Dakota holds an envied
position Wheat, Of course. plays a
very prominent part in the general
effectiveness Of the display and the the.
specimens exit bited certainly tell q:
marvellous story Of the wonderful re-.
sources Of the state In the produc-
ton Of this most essential Of grains,
it's yield ef which for the year 9o6, 4
according to the most aoonse rVatiye.
estimates, will exceed 4 o, 700 600 = q
bushels.
Alfalfa, bronze grass, timothy and
clover are also grown IN great
abundance throng hout the state,
excellent samples Of which aid to-
make UP the display. Anoth her very
noteworthy prod uetion. ono almost
peculiar Of North Dakota alone. Is a
rather unusual grain called spelt.l
In looks 1T resembles barley II Is
I 4 great horse feed a hardy sure
!. crop, and frequently yields. 40 70 60
bushels pen acre. 1T Is also being
used extensively by confectioners,
/ the spelt -four being especially
adapted to this line 81 business.
Not only is this wonderful state
one Of the foremost n the union ii
the production 81 grains. but y also
holds high position III the output
of minerals Of various kinds. the nu-
ssl merous samples 81 which on exhtb-
ition speak more Sorcefully than can
cold newspaper print. Among these
IL 4 specimen case containing q
quantity 81 sniteD coal very ex-
cellent fuel for heating purposes and
articularIy attractive becallse 0f its
very reasonable cost. namely about
soc per ton 1T the mines. Over
25. 900 square miles of land are I'M
deriaid with this most valuable min
eral.
a very unique feature aud oae de-
s serving Of especial mention among
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
STATE NEWS.

ss Ben Rife. a farmer near Fessen-
den, landed beneath an overturned
load OF wheat and sustained a broken.
hip and a scalp wound.
g. Maddux, the New Rockford
lawyer, has taken r. r. Rinker into
partnership.
In Fessenden John schourock was
landed ii Jail for horse stealing, the;
charge being made BY his father
Carl schourock. He was taken back
TO Mclean county to stand trial
Young schourock il about 16 years
old and his father desires to have
him placed In d reform school where
they can take some Of the cussedness
out Of him.
Crosby Fox Of New Rockford went
out with two arms and shotgun
and returned with one arm and the
gun.
Turtle Lake Is putting on airs
since She II. +. connected It with the
outside world. The Wave announces
thirteen opera house events for the
winter season slraady made and de-
clares that the town is becoming q
s..o.. !. i y 7. II ID. 49,,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

proposition involves drawing a line
through the county north and south
at Judson and another near A1mont.
Glenullin and New Salem are in far-
mony on this proposition and will
probably work together. but they each
recognize that they will be opposed
by a majority of the ELECTORS in that
part Of the county left adjacent to
Mandan,, and that the law requires the
approval Of a majority Of the voters in
each division of the county affected
before a partition can be made. The
first STEP, therefore, is to amend the
law So that when any collection of
townships desires to seeede and
organize county of its own, a ma
jority of its own inhabitants alone
will accomplish it. To this end it be-
comes necessary to control the legis-
lative delegation from this county, and
it has been decided at New Salem
that Philip Blank shall run independ-
emily for the senate in opposition to
both 3Nuchols of Mandan and Leutz of
Hebron, from neither of whom could
be expected any help on the amend
ment proposition. 1t is also arranged
that p. B. Wiekham of Glenullin shall
run for the house on an Independent
ticket, his idea being to defeat either
Martin or Simpson (but not Robo,
who lives at New Salem), and thus,
by combination of all the interests
at New Salem and G1enullin, accom-
plish the election of three members of
the legislature, which would be a
nucleus around which the amendment
scheme could be built,
Il Meanwhile Oliver Leverson, a young
attorney of New Salem, has an,
nounced himself as candidate for
states attorney on the independent
ticket, but. whether this candidacy
has any connection with the seces-
sion plot, is problematical-in fact
doubtful.
However, lit can be readily seen
that these new developments are
bound to jar the smoothly running
machinery of the legislative cam
paign, and that unless things are ar
ranged very shrewdly by the party
managers there may be- some results
at the close of the polls in November
not heretofore altogether expected.
Meanwhile Hebron and Flasher can
be counted upon to stand firm for the
party ticket, as there is no likelihood
of county seat being handed out to
either of these fourishing villages. In
fact the Flasher Hustler sort of argues
against county partition in an editorial
we reprint this week, and the senti-
ment down there seems to be that
Mandan Is argood enough county seat
for the FIasherites for the present;
and as Mandan influences have re-
Gently assisted Hebron to wrest a
county commissionership away from
Glenullin, it is not probable that
great amount Of love will be wasted
by these little towns upon each other,
or that Hebron will seriously exert
itself to help Glenullin outstrip her
in the race for commercial Importance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
II. IS GETTING WARM in MORTON

Mandan Republican: The political
situation in Morton county is becom-
ing somewhat complicated, and to a
candidate for county Office on either
ticket, or to one interested in the out
come of the election merely from
sentimental reasons, an interesting
study Of conditions presents itself To
begin with, the result Of the June
primaries was not wholly satisfactory
to all Tof the candidates for nomina-
ton, and several of them have def
nitely decided to run independently,
despite the primary choices. Among
these are VIM. v. Wade and A. ".
schallern, who were opponents for the
office Of sheriff, and each has decided
to go on the ballot as an independent.
The democrats having agreed upon
Louis i. Holmes of Mandan, for this
office we now have four candidates
from various sections Of the country
for the Office OF sheriff. .,$g ~ 4 = u ::
On the legislative ticket Hon. Ferd.
Leutz of Hebron was chosen as repub-
lican candidate for the senate, and
Messrs. illiam Simpson, William
Martin, and Jacob Rohs Of New
Salem, were elected for the house,
and it was thought that these would
have easy sailing because of an over
whelming republ ican majority and
the complete absence Of any fractional
or sectional friction within the party.
s.. T. Nuchols was pointed to fill
the space on the democratic ticket
opposite the name of state senator,
and Jas. E. Campbell was chosen as
one of the candidates on the same
ticket for the house, but beyond the
fact that Mr.. Nuehols was conceded
to be a vigorous campaigner and in
a still hunt for complimentary votes
would doubtless corral a great many
Republican votes, and the additional
fact that an inconsiderable number
of the agangp proposed to throw the
harp Don IS into William Simpson be-
cause Of his alleged conduct in the
recent primary campaign and for other
reasons more or less personal, It was
not supposed that either Mr.. Nuchols
or Mr.. Campbell would cut any very
wide swath in the final harvest OF
votes. s.. e ~ u. IA
However, out of a clear sky now
comes thunderclap which threatens
to topple over the entire structure so
carefully reared by the republican
nagers, and to turn the political
Landscape topsy turVey. The people
|of Glenullin have suddenly concluded
that they, want to be a county seat
(whether this is because they have
recently acquired lawyer is not
KNOWN and they have proposed to
split Morton county in two and make
a separate county out OF the west
half. Then New Salem perks" up
and decides that she wants to be
county seat also, and suggests that
while they are at 1t three bites be
made of the cherry and that the coun-
ty be cut into three new counties, thus
permitting G1enullin and New Salem
each to be county seats. The latest
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
SHOT STEPDAUGHTER'Sj LOVER

Through the right temple, the ball
penetrating the brain and causing.
death q few hours later. The shoot
ing occurred at Quirk's residence and
was the result Of long standing
quarrel between the two men over
.DowelI' $ attention to Quirks step
daughter Bessie squires. aged TWEEN
ty-three. ..ss S:t. s1s.1
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Minneapolis, Oct. Will liam a..
Dsowell, aged forty mine. one Of the
veteran newspaper men Of the Twin
Cities, and recently appointed city,
editor Of the Minneapolis Tribune,
was killed shortly after O'Clock sun
day afternoon BY John r Quirk, re-
tired saloon keeper. Dowell was shot
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
KICK ON INUSRANCE Scheme

New York, Oct S.-A circular let
ter was mailed Saturday by G.. r.
Scrugham, manager of the interna-
tional policy holders committee, to
the state superintendent of insur-
ance of every state in the union, in
forming them of the action of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Williston, N. d. Oct 3 Charles
Wallander, prominent farmer re-
siding near Hofund, N. D., was shot
and killed Saturday through the sac-
cidental discharge of a shotgun.
The entire side Of his face was
blown of. Il ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

S A man near Turtle Lake with q
hole in his pocket scattered few
matches on the prairie and 500
worth of property belonging to Jas
Fielding was burned. "A.
n Underwood is now a third-class
postoffiee, d 4 e. 53#55&t.
Turtle Lake wants lawyer
which shows what risks those people
are willing to take.
- - -
Prairie fires did much damage
northeast Of New Rockford iast
week
Fessenden elevators are filled g
foveraowing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08
ANOTHER FOOLISH Man gone

at seems that Wallander was on
his way to his pasture and was in the
act of crawling through a barbed
wire fence when the hammer Of the
gun caught, and when released
caused the load in one of the barrels
to be discharged. 81 S1s:%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Mutual Life. Insurance company i'm
sending out ballots of the admins
stration" ticket to policy holders OF
that company in advance of sending
out the policy holders candidates
State insurance officers are called
upon to prohibit the use of these
slips by agents. -,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-10-08

Underwood is now a third-class
postoffiee. ..z 81 55& .};y 4
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-11-30
Nov u, 1905
nlsser-Robllsl

Two souls with but a single thought
Two hearts that beat as one" Married
at The residence Ut the brides mother,
Nov %, a, 3 a. M. Miss @Josle MUS er
to Mr.. Totias Roinson. OF Giles county
Rev Ballenune performed the ceremol y
in a beautiful aud impressive manner
They were immediately driven 10 town.
where they took the 10 O'Clock train for
the home OF the 81 ,om in Giles.
The bride is IA daughter Of Mrs, Mar
tin rs usser, and very amiable and at
tractive Young laay, whae Mr.. Robinson
is one Of the most respected young peu
in his native county.
AS both Of them were II one time
pupils Of the editor it 10 only natural
that he should have them the warr, ST
friendship, and from hts heart, wishes
for them life of pleasure, prosperity
and happiness.
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MAHONEy.

Our first quarterly meeting will be
held at Bethany Dec. 2 ID and 3rd 1908.
The union singing at this place on
last Sunday. was we'll attended; there
was goodly number from distance.
Mt. George Neal Of Burke Garden was
in our msdst last aaDday.
Mr. and Mrs IA. L. Baunigardner have
sufficiently recovered from their recent
iliness, 10 be able 10 retarn to their
home, near this place. q.
Mfs. Fame Bruce. who hss under
gone an oppesation 10 getting along
nicely.
A. C. Showers child is RAPIDLY an-
proving.
G.S Atwen has moved into L. y.
Repass honse AZ THE place.
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FROM SUGAR VALLEY.
Will yos have some more taskeyY

Will you have some more ta4keyf
Weafe sorry TO repor, that We have
some diphtAeYis IN this section.
Have yonAera the new araphophone?
We are glad to report that Miss Clara
Bufkett, who has been an invalid for
nearly year; lie improving some, but
very slowly.
Mrs. William Musses and family from
Abingdon, have been visiting dessefs
+. L. and G. g. Musser during the past
week.
The new Pleasant Hill Lutheran
church will be dedicated next Sunday
DAG End.
Last Wednesday morning at 8 a. 10.
at the home of the BRIDES mother, Miss
jessie Musser became the wife OF MIR.
Toby Robertson. We wish this young
couple much happiness, and extend to
them our many congratulations.
Mr.. Mrs Robert KilIinRer from Grip
pie Creek, were visiting the lafters
parents Sunday. -
Rev Guy delivered very interesting
sermon at Fulton lsst Sunday; which
was listened to by large and attentive
audience.
Mr.. c. A. Dutton and wife, spent Sun
day with f l.. Mnseer
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.Ndrth

Having purchased tbs inteseets OF Mrs
Ella v. Baushgardner in both the mer-
camille business and farm. nssrme en-.
hire coatsoi. ana will hereafter conduct
|Aamein my own name ] wish to thank
uay hany friends and patronsfor ,ha,r
trade in the p1st, and respectfully so
iicit cnntinuanes, Of the same.
Very truly yours.
4. HENnBIcEs
Nc, "a rsnS
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-11-30

Mis- Thomas, OF Stardsyilie, Va. who
who has been the mill,ner ut Esms d
I:tte,'s this fall, has rstnrned home. She
made many friends white here: che made
many friends hesee. She is a a euitui.
cd and retiued young lady, and added
much to our social p'easuse this season
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-11-30

II The Womanss Home Missionary So
9sety VIII meet at The Methodist parson
aSe, Thursday, Dee, g. al so clock.
Nc Thank our friends for their kind
II ess anu sympathy during the sickness
amp. l4atA of / usband and fathr. Res
pectsll, Mr. ii, 20. N. Wright aud
am -
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Specials ~ g SAT- nd u b cause ISIS Hn a bE f
h d closest the aft A IN pt tho liars OF
k aft hem e perfect pid n hgemo r. M preside o
s.
body Eth
10 Amy pt g MI cIahe dorto onntB Burglars
record here nAes attempt
habenob rheuu
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-11-30

L. S. Repaes will have his sule Dec 8
At / o'oioek terms made known ou Gay
of Sale.
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS.

We the undersigned give warning TO
all not TO hunt upon onr lands The
law will be enforced.