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The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30
Dan Murphy went to St. Cloud Fri
day to visit for two weeks.

Dan Murphy went to St. Cloud Fri
day to visit for two weeks.
Mrs. Clitty OF Minnesota is the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. A. Dingman.
Miss Henderson of Tennessee is Wis
iting her friend, Miss Edna Scofeld.
T. H. Bene6el is in the city and ex-
poets to take a trip to Seattle within a
few days.
A.. c. McGillivray returned Thursday
from Chicago accompanied by his two
nephews, Earl and Clifford McHugh of
that place. -
Misses Catherine and Ida Rehfuss of
Minneapolis who have been visiting
their brother, H.. G.. Rehfuss, near Still
water the past few weeks are in the city
and may decide to remain.
Miss Catherine Rehfuss, an expert.
epced, stenographer, is located at the
St. Charles hotel. and IS ready 10 make.
Se ngalgesments for either, temporary Of
permanent. work. Can furnish Mime
applis references il desired. ;>st 6-3o.,p
!. The city sboardtsofs: equalization has
been i in session evenings this week.
Many valuations have been raised and
AMONG -fhs notable, cases is that Of tho
Dickinson Fire &: Pressed. Brick, Co. as
sessment which.was boosted from $1,000
to $4,000. ~, y. : i .:!@: u:
ION account Of the Saengeffesst on July
"a, Is and Is the Northern Pacific will
sell round trip tickets to St. Paul or
Minneapolis for one fare plus fifty cents,
with return limit to and including July
81. BY depositing ticket not later than
July 81 and paying. fifty cents, the time
limit may be extended to August IS.
The Press has been shown a huge
tooth which Roadmaster Days men
unearthed. a short distance west Of this
city. The tooth is fully nine inches in
length and three inches thick and is a
great curiosity as showing the immense
size of the animal life of this Sc ction in
prehistoric times.
Very enjoyable children's day exer-
cises were held at the Congregational
church Sunday morning. Purple wild
flowers and yellow roses made a pretty
decorative combination. Mrs. A.. N.
Iefferies had the exercises in charge
and had arranged a varied program ii
recitations, songs, solos and class exer-
cises.
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30

E. F. Messersmith has sold his lot
occupied by the Freemans to w. F.
Burnett for $1,000. The transfer was
made Friday and it is understood that
Mr.. Burnett has bought for an eastern
party. The Freemans have a two
years lease of the building. Mr.. Mes
sersmith bought the lot IN 1882 for s188,
and his sale of the property at $500 per
loot frontage is the highest price ever
paid in Dickinson. 1t was a cash trans
action.
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30
GUY KERR
In Knife River. Body Re-
covered and Brought to
Dickinson,

Late Thursday night, word was re-
ceived that Guy Kerr had lost his life in
Knife river at the crossing just south of
Fayette.
Details Of the drowning are meager.
The Knife'is the highest ever known
but Mr.. Kerr attempted to swim his
horse across and was nearly over when
the animal turned with him. There were
men on the north side of the crossing
who tried to get ropes to the young man
as he drifted with the current. The
body was carried around the. bend and
lodged in. the rocks at a point nearly
east of Fayette, where it; was recovered
Friday morning and taken to this. city.
W. A. Northrop started for the scene of
the accident Friday morning but met
parties bringing the: body in.
| Deceased would have beer, twenty
three years old in August and had re-
sided;inS this section for twenty years.
He lived with his parents at Eland and
in ~the:country and later he established
a horse ranch six miles northwest of Kill
| deeT:i ~: -. t:taE ,s>a .
His parents, two sisters and three
brothers and a married sister, Mrs. Har-
ry Sibley, now live at Woodlawn, Wash
ington. Mrs. Jack Ballard of Forest
Grove, Oregon, and Mrs. W, A. Nor
throp Of this city, are half sisters.
T 1t is expected that the funeral serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev. c. E.
DObson.
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30
Brodie Leads.

The canvassing boards of both Stark
and Billings counties were in session
this week and the totals for legislative
candidates ars as follows: J. F. Brodie,
64'; A. L. Martin, 5o4;.J. E. Phelan, 456;
Thos.Evans, AVG. R. Wannemacher,
3o4; Benz. Webb, 225. The three re.
ceiving the highest number of votes are
the nominees.
The full and correct returns of Stark
county were given last week.
The Billings county delegates to the
state convention at Jamestown on Tuly
IL are c. E. Barber, H. Robinson, ]. A.
Ferris and Geo. O. Reid. The race for
sheriff in Billings was close, c. F. Will
receiving ~o5ssvotes and ]. w. Follis 81.
J. S. Snyder. for;treasurer, had no oppo-,
.sition, neither did !. A. McGregor for
auditor and Geo. F. Burgess for register
Of deeds. H.. Gilbertwo out for clerk
court by a good majority. John Keo-
hane had!a clear field for states. attorney.
notwithstanding the fact that Geo. Pur-
chase still claims Ia his d residence in Bill
llngs, andsOscarsSkeen appears to have
received all the votes cast; for coroner.
r or county judge,E J. A.. Paxton was sue.
%cessful, while" F.: Young, R. Denniston
and d. F. Olmstead had clear fields for
assessors in their respective districts. !.
"A. Kitchen, the Sentinel Butte princip al,
had a "alk-over for the office Of super
lntendent. F.: G.. Bishop was nominated
for commissioner in the 1st district and
TT. Roberts is to succeed himself III
the sd, while Billy McKibbin appears. to
have been a lone and popular candidate
for justice of the peace.
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30

Best clothing for particular men.
The Hub. 1t
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Neal,
June 20. a son.
Fred Hammel of Velva, N. D., was in
Dickinson this week.
Mrs. M. J. Donoghue was down from
Belfeld last Saturday.
W. have got the suit that fits you.
The Hub. it
The o. B. Severson Land Co. located
26 homesteaders this week.
Olive Dingman went to Wibaux on
Friday to visit the Misses Graham.
You won't have far to look to find
good meal. The Metropolitan serves
no others. " >.><' 6-23-2t
Paul Overlie and brother and c. Lee
were in from Oakdale this week.
Mrs. William Doering !of Bel6eld
was the guest of Mrs. F. P. Stone on
Monday. 49,.
q. - K p
l.. R. Rasmussen, who works On "a
ranch nea New England, was in, Dick;
inson on Friday. '%+'
Mrs. :Moreton, who came, TO this
county recently from Wisconsin, ii ri is ill
at the Dickinson hospital. ~;
If you have any land for sale. list i
with the OF 'Severson Land Co.
Dickinson. III t6!3o-3p
+ Crawford & Burnett have money to
loan on farm lands at 10 per cent in:
terest and hve years time. 3-24.ti
A. T. Crowl is summoned as peti,
juror in United States court at Fargo
July II.
Herman Leutz of Taylor has money
to loan on FARM lands, on low rates OIL
interest and five years. time. '2.1o-tt
Mrs. Frank Ely and little son left
Thursday evening tor a protracted
visit at Harwarden, Iowa.
Our cleaning and pressing depart.
ment is run on the quick service order
Give it a trial. L. J. Dickinson 4
Son. 6-23-tl
Work has been at a standstill on tn.
city we'll this week because of the in
ability to get Red Lodge coal.
Mrs. Thomas Cunningham of Bis
marck is spending some time with he
son, c. T. Cunningham, Of this city.
A large selection of sterling silver
souvenir spoons finely engraved. T. J
Greene GO. GOT
Commencing with next week thu
government will give New England
daily mail, which will be of grea
benefit to the rapidly developing
country south.
Get your 4th of July hat at Mis-
Murn S. She has the best assortmen
in the city and her prices are the low
est. 6-23-2
Mrs. A. c. McGillivray returne'
from Bismarck where she had bee,
visiting Mrs. McGlashan and Mis-
Montague. She brought with her littl
Marian McGlashan, her niece.
The new Freeman soda fountain is
beauty and the cooling drinks it PR
duces are being sampled sbby.-ia .larRg
number. The frame surrounding an
supporting the twelve foot glass is {
dark oak. Below the glass the she
is of white marble upon which d
artistically disposed whole and srushe
tIruits, nuts, etc. The counter IS also {
white marble. Besides the regula
store force, Ralph. LowerN an exper
enced soda water dispenser from S
lPaul, is kept busy. An ice crear
parlor has been fitted up. at the;rear {
the store just beyond the fountain.
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30

For trains arriving in Duluth FRIDAYS
until August 10, the Northern Pacific
will sell usual round-trip tickets to Du.
luth plus SIS round trip by boat to De.
troit' s15.75 to Toledo. $40. 50 to Cleve-
land and $3.50 to Buffalo, with final
return limit of September IS. A thirty
day excursion to these same cities via
st. Paul or Minneapolis is also an.
nounCed,
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30
$500 Reward

For the return of n sorrel gelding 6
years old, branded INV and II with bar
under it on left shoulder; 900 lbs. weight.
Return to Mandan Mercantile Co., Dick
inson. 6-ao.tf
The Dickinson press., 1906-06-30

On Friday N. P. Jensen sold about
10000 lbs. of wool to G. R. Toplif at
24c., the highest price to date.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
{. BURKHULTER'S NEAT
GROCERY, PHONE EAST TIC

While Mr.. E. Burkhulter has only been
In the meat and grocery business al No. 81
NJ street northeast for few months, he
has already established himself as one
of the real business factors in this sec
ton OF washington M Burkhulter
carries fresh line OF high class family
groceries and the freshest meats OF all
kinds The market at No 52l Is unusually
clean and attractive looking. and much
OF the business which he has secured has
been due TO the manner IN which his
place is kept. Mr. Burshulter has open
ed IN this section OF The city at a very
propitious time, Everything is booming
and the new families moving in find il
convenient, as well as pleasant 10 DO
business with 4 man of Nj Burahul-
Ier's courteous manner and Willingness
10 accommodate al his patrons Ills
store can be reached By phone East
7z6. and all orders arc given very prompt
attention.
Mr.. Burkhu!ter has made a number
of friends in this SECTION Of the city
ard they are an pleased 20 see the
success with which he IS meeting IN the
grocery and fresh meats line
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
WILLIS & HICKEY, THE
EVANSVILLE GR0CERS

In narrow and unpretentiOus quarters
which forms but a small area OF their
present store building and with limit
ed stock. equipment, ard patronage. VII
lis & Hickey, four years ago embarked
in business at HyattsvIiie. Today they
occupy 8 900 feet Of floor space. give en-
ployment to eleven persons IN their sew
eraI departments. carry immense stocks
and keep in constant service three de-
livery wagons. Such an equipment be-
hind which are alert and enterp-fsing
methods is an inducement TO locate in
Hyattsville. for where such an enter
prise hourishes. living conditions in the
necessities OF life cannot but be offered
in a most satisfactory manner.
Messrs. Willis &, Hickey carry con-
stantly full and complete stocks OF the
latest and best production in staple and
fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables
in season. and do an excellent business
In supplying the local public with meats.
the equipment IN this department indi-
eating facilities for an exceptional ser
vice. W. L. Willis and w. ]. Hickey
compose the firm. They have been iden-
tiled all their lives with the food lines
ard embody IN their relations with their
extensive patronage every idea that VIII
contribute to maintaining honest equiv
alents, a prompt and progressive and a
reputation for integrity and reliability.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
JAMES F. WALSH OWNS
HANDSOME PHARMACY

one OF the most attractive pharma-
cies IN northeast Washington is that
over which Mr. James +. Walsh pre-
rides 8 proprietor AMI manager Mr..
" aIsh has been engaged In the drug
business at this stand for the past year.
and during that time the patronage has
been very gratifying. Mr.. Walsh is
in every respect a flrst-clas5 druggist.
with many years experience. he was
formerly in business ct the corner OF
Third and L streets. but he saw the
signs Of the times pointing 10 bright
prospects for the Kendall Green section
and he moved 10 - X. where he has
been accorded a hearty welcome. and
very liberal support
Mr.. Walsh's store IS very attractive m
deed He keeps a splendid line OF drugs
and druggist sundries. Mr. Walsh de-
votes especial attention TO his prescrip-
tion department and all orders LETT
With him receive the most prompt and
careful attention in every respect. The
large patronage which Mr.. Walsh now
controls il only a beginning OF that
larger trade which viii fan 10 hts lot
when the advantages Of this section are
brought more fully TO the attention OF
the people Of Washington
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
TIE CONVERSE PoLIsHFS.

During the Retail GToceTs Food Show
a booth which attracted more than
ordinary attention was that which was
under the supervision Of w. W. Converse
& Co, OF Palmer. Mass. This firm
gave practical demonstrations or the
wonderful properties of the Converse
Mineral Paste and the Converse Cabi-
net and Metal Polish. Both these artt-
clCs have ever since that time, Decem-
Der II 20 10, gone steadily forward in
public favor, until today these prepare
tons are among the most popular in
Washington. The Converse poiishes
have in every respect proven their right
TO be ore OF the "standbys" IN every
home and ia the various offices where
all trimmings are TO be kept bright and
glistentng. The Converse preparations
enable one 20 secure a brilliant polish
without much rubbing and with the
least possible expenditure Of time. The
lulter gained has the added quality OF
being lasting y number Of polishing
pastes secure a bright surface for few
hours only 20 soon be dim again. Such
IS not the case with the Converse. fhs
proof of this statement may be gained
BY purchasing sample box Of the paste
from any grocer, druggist. hardware
dealer or ieWeler-
The metal polish may be obtained at
all leading ErOCeTs or hardware dealers.
The Converse preparations are labor
savers and time savers.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
EVANSVILLE HAS
A STRONG BANK
First National Bank of That City En-
joys Confidence of the People
in General.

Prepared to extend TO the inhabitants
OF Hyattsville and the surrounding sec
ton. financial facilities On accord with
the soundest and most progressive Of
modern banking methods the First Ma
tionaI Bank or Hyattsville has, since
its inception in December. 1904. built
up an influential and representative
patronage. and has already laid the
foundation for prosperous and d pro-
gressive future. 7 his bank is surround
ed by all the safeguards to promote Sc
curity, such as ample surplus and cap
ltal. a directory composed OF successful
and substantial professional and bust
ness men, bonded officials, burglar and
fire proof safe and a policy in admins
tratiOn which leans 10 enterprise sub
ieGted 70 the test OF cordial business
principles judiciously interpreted and
applied The First National Bank Of
Hyattsville, and the first oank to do
business IN Hyattsville, was organized
December l9 1904, and begin business
on the nth OF the same month. From
its inception a nice business has been
done and the results achieved have been
highly gratifying 10 its promoters and
stockholders
From a statement under date OF No
vember -, 1905. he capitalization is
s, S92. 90: deposits. So. ts7.S1. and total re
sources So. SO so The figures indicate
a prosperous career and invite popular
confidence and recognition which are
evidenced daily in constantly increas-
ing business.
The officers OF the bank are: Francis
II. Smith. president: Jackson H Raj
ston. vice president. and Harry II.
Shepherd, cashier. and the directors are
Joseph w Aman. c. Franklin Carr
George II. Harrie5. William p Magrud-
er, Van Lear Perry, II. J. Patterson.
jackson H Ralston, Francis II. Smith.
Harry W Shepherd, Charles A Wells,
Samuel w. Woodward and Walter A
Wilson.
The First National Bank occupies ex-
clusively its own new building built
especially for the banking business and
containing all the appointments that con-
frihute 10 convenience and security.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
HYATISYILLE BUILDING
ASSOCIATIONS RECORD
Has Enjoyed Nineteen Years of Con-
tinuOus ProspeTity-Still
Growing.

With a record Of nineteen years OF
continuous prosperity and growing con-
stantly in Importance and popularity as
q successful monetary organization, the
Hyattsvile Building Association has
been, and is today, one OF the principal
sources Of the development and prog
ress SO Characteristic of the community.
Organized in 1857. this institution, pro
NOTED by individuals who had unbound
ed faith IN Hyattsville's future, COM
pleted its first year with q few thousand
dollars IN loans which. in 1906. exceed
$50. 900; and the membership, originally
a couple OF dozen, now includes six hun
dred persons and IS constantly increas-
tnE.
The Hyattsvile Building Association,
like others OF its class, has aided hun
dreds 10 secure their own homes, and
by extending a judicious cooperation TO
the thrifty and industrious, has secured
for them substantial independence, and
for the community that high class Of
citizenship which the encouragement Of
these qualities engenders- To those in
humble circumstances ii IS a depository
for their weekly savings. secured by
first mortgages on real estate and pay
ing per cent dividends, whilst 20 the
more prosperous an investment IN It's
stock likewise pays S per cent on ma
turity. with the additional advantage
that the money so invested in the form
OF loans is invariably applied TO local
developments and remains at home The
policy of the association has always
been to avoid foreclosure where possible,
and the records Of the institution show
on an average Of but one foreclosure
Ter year, during It's career, and these
without loss. the few properties bought
IN by the associate having been dis
posed Of to advantage. The officers or
the Hyattsville Building Association are
Charles A. Wells president; George
Nish Smith. vice president; z. n. Wat
ers, secretary, and r. z White. treas
urer. and the directors are ". A. Bart
lett Brentwood Francis Gasch, Blad-
ensburg: George H. Lanhardt. Hyatts-
Vile: Mr. Joseph r. owens. Hyattsville;
George Aish smith. Washington, u. C'i
Z y Waters, Washington, ID. e,
Charles A Wells. Hyattsyille; Charles
II Welsh. Hyattsville, and X Il. White.
HyattsvilIe Attorney, G. \. NJ Wells
All Of the above mentioned are men %
pronounced ability and experience, and
OF established integrity and standing in
business and professional circles Ihey
give 10 the association an administration
whose successful career establishes us
wisdom. pTOEre5siveness along iudlelous
lines. and popularity, based on popular
confidence
Capitalists seeking a frst-class s Der
cent investment can do no better than
20 invest IN the stock OF this aSsocia-
ticn, which stood the test Of the nnan-
ciaI ordeals OF 1S93-1S96 and presents
record II which its promoters and the
community in general may be justly
proud.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
W. p. MAGRUDER OWNS
BIG PLANNING MILLS

In the structural lines the lumber
yards and mill equipment OF w. P.
MaEruder maintain constantly the most
favorable conditions through the advan-
tages possessed or quantity buying,
prompt and reliable execution and deliv.
cry. and such inducements as result
from pronounced business ability and
integrity.
Mr.. Magruder carries constantly al his
three yards all kinds OF lumber for
building purposes. and in his ware
houses all styles OF turned work. sash.
doors. blinds. etc.
His mill at the terminus OF sibley
avenue is equipped with the latest i'm
proved wood working machinery, there
by securing conditions 10 iii orders
promptly and al the lowest figures
Mr.. Magruder also handles lime. &C.
ment. brick. and building hardware, and
is fully equipped to supply contractors
and property owners in every derart-
ment of the building line.
Mr. w P Magruder enjoys the dis
tinction OF being one OF Hyattyilie's
pioneer business men. having estab-
lished and successfully conducted dur
ing his career the first green gruc- ry.
the first barber shop. the first laundry.
and the first lumber business This lat
ter business he established in 1876, ana
from a small beginning has reached ~
important position both "a volume OF
business done and in patronage enjoyed.
AS a citizen and business man. Mr..
Magruder has never missed a. oppor-
tunity 10 advance the interests OF
Evansville. He was the first TO invest
in real estate for business purposes. and
established a new order OF values in Fea-
estate whose constant advance was bur
recently illustrated III the price paid for
the First National Bank property.
Mr.. Magruder IS president or the
Prince George Six Per Cent Building
Association, director In the First Ma
tional Bank. OF Hyattsville, and a nsm-
Der Of the City Council.
In every particular. Mr. Magruder IS
thoroughly self-made and owes his sue
cess to pronounced business ability and
hustltng enterprise Bis faith in Hyatts-
ville's future is demonstrated by his in
vestments in local realty, TO which can
also be added property interests in the
District
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
ROBT. W. BLAIR, SCOTCH
BREAD AND CAKE BAKER

Among the several necessities which
60 to make up the sum total Of human
slsteuance and nourishment, none is
more important than the first product
of the baker-bread.
The universal adulteTatiOn Of food
studs has also entered this field.
SO much the more appTeCiatiYe ought
the public 10 be that there is one bak-
cry IN Washington which can be absO-
lutely relied upon 10 use none but the
very best and purest flours and other
ingredients for the making OF its bread
product
Mr.. Robert W. Blair has built up a
solid reputation extending 70 all parts
of Washington and throughout this
section of the country twhere his wag-
ons are already seem for the superior
quality and high excellence Of his
bread He makes a good many other
things than bread-Cakes, pies. past
ries, Scotch shortbTead and all kinds of
delicious conditories which carry the
same high excellent reputation in quail
fly and purity.
Mr.. Blair's delivery service IS COM
plete. and orders by mail or phone are
never kept waiting. Readers VIII find
IL to their advantage 10 give Mr.. Robert
W Blair a trial by mailing to 653-655
n street northeast or phoning East
75-K
Mr.. Blair deserves credit for his pre-
sent prosperous position He started
business IN the smallest possible way
at the corner Of Prospect and Potomac
streets IL 1876; from there he moved
70 North Capitol and II STREETS. Staying
there for a time. he moved to Capitol
Hill, Ninth and 4 streets. but seeing
the want Of a frst-class bakery in
Northeast he moved TO the place he
now occupies, where he has built up
large patronage which is still on the
increase.
~. Blair today is one OF the
largest property owners on II street
northeast he is very prominent in
Masonic circles, and is indeed very
popular with his friends and patrons.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
MRS. B. MIDDLEDoRF, GROCERIES.
500 L Street Northeast.

For four years Mrs. 3. Middleton has
been handling a nice line OF groceries.
teas. and eoffees for those living IN the
Kendall Green section OF Northeast
Washington. Mrs. Middledorf's place OF
business is No. 800 L street, where she
carries q very complete stock. She is IN a
position TO accommodate all customers
for her stock comprises fine staple and
fancy groceries as well as a line OF
fresh and salt meats. The best grades
OF teas and coffees are also to be had
here.
Mrs. NIiodIedorf's business has in
creased 10 such an extent in the past
year or two that she has found II 20
her advantage 10 secure a delivery
wagon. This has proved q very salts
factory investment and her customers
appreciate what is being done for their
convenience.
Mrs. Middledorf should receive the
continued support OF the residents OF
this section. She handles nice. fresh
groceries at low prices. and delivers
orders given over the phone or other
wise