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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1906-10-12
Confess NOTICE

Confess NSCllCE
Department of the lnterior.-United States
Land Oaice.-Devils Lake, N. D., August 18th
a Sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Otto Magnuson, contestant,
against Jacob Wancz II. f. No. 34l4l. made
sept. 18th, 1905, for eh Of the swh andlots : and
1. Sec. ~ Twp. $50, Range 80 W. by JACOB
Wanoz. contestee in which it is alleged that SAID
entrym an for period of over six months I'm
medintely preceding the initiation OF this con
test has Wholly abandoned the same, in fect he
never resided upon it at all on said land, nor
never cultivated nor caused to be cultivated
any portion thereof; it is and always has been g
wild unbroken piece of prairie, and that SAID
alleged absence from said land was not due to
his employment in the army, navy or marine
corps Of the United States, as 9 private
soldier, office. seaman or marine, during the
var with Spain or any other war in which the
United States may be engaged;
Said parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spOnd and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at 10 O'Clock g. m. on Oct. 25th, 1905, before
Frederick A. Lind. q notary PUBLIC, in ana; OF
McHenry county, n. D. ct his office in Velya,
viii be held at 10 O'Clock M, on Nov LIST, 1925
before) the register and receiver at the U. 3.
land Office in Devils Lake. N. u.
The said contestant having, In proper am.
dayit aled Aug % 1905. set forth facts that
show that after due diligence personal service
az this notice cannot DO made, It 10 hereby Of
dered and directed that such notice be given By
due and proper publication.
il. Lee, Atty. ioe plaintio.
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Another Raid.

Another raid was made on the
blind pigs that seem to exist in the
peaceful hamlet of Turtle Lake.
On complaint sworn out by far
mer living near the rushing waters
deputy sheriff Seitz went out, arm
ed with the necessary papers, and
arrested VIM. Casson, on the
charge of violating the prohibi-
ton law. ...
The arrest was made last Sat-
urday night, and Casson waived
examination and was allowed to de-
part on depositing $500 cash bonds
to appear before the district court.
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NOTICE.

Until further notice, we the I'M
dersigned willdeliver orders, with
in the village limits, free of charge.
One delivery each day only.
Orders should be received the
evening before to insure prompt
delivery the following morning
Orders must be received before
8 30 a. m. in order to be delivered
that day.
German Store.
Klein Bros. .,
T. j. Haugeberg.
LIS. Berlot.
Hans Holtan & Sons.
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Turtle Lake Tuesday.
Get some of that $40 Land loan
money. Frank E. Funk,
LIST Natl. Bank. Washburn.
Mrs. Thos. Figenskau is visit
ing her parents near Washburn.
Make your own terms on Farm
Loans. See Frank E. Funk, LIST.
National Bank, Washburn, n. D.
Mrs. o. F. McGray was down
from Garrison Tuesday having
some dental work done.
For Sale a good second hand
organ. On time or cash. En-
quire Of Klein's Land Agency.
At the meeting of the school
board Tuesday evening, G. A.
Brummund was elected president
of the board.
100000 to loan-83 per cent.
No commissioner delay-money
advanced to prove up.
Frank E. Funk,
LIST Natl. Bank. Washburn.
Ole Lockrem, of Wiprud, was in
town today and renewed his sub
scription. Said that he could not
get along without it.
E. j. McGuire has reopened
the Pantorium. =---Cleaning and
pressing neatly done
It never rains but it pours, an
alleged blind pigger was arrested
in Underwood Thursday and the
preliminary examination will be
held today.
A few accomplishments to be dis.
posed Of. Call on E. A. Lamb
Real Estate and Loans.
Miss Margaret E. Brown Of
Clearlake, Iowa, was an arrival in
Washburn Friday. She expects
to spend the winter with hel
brother r. M. Brown.
Wanted--a good man to
build a cistern. k. Klein
A few members of the darker
tribe struck town Wednesday
night and tried to give a show. L
is said that the suckers" have pu,
out the S, r. o. sign here in town,
Your complete Threshing outf
insured against fire anywere in the
state during the season of 1906
Lowest possible rate. Talk with
G.O.Raugust, Agent.
Will Go on Your BOND, Frank E
Funk, LIST. Natl Bank, Washburn
North Dakota.
The many friends of JOSEPH
Brown of Painted Woods, will b
glad to learn that he has about re
covered from his recent attack o
appendicitis. Mr.. Brown was yer.
low and DIR. Thompson thought a
one time, that he would be obliged
to perform an operation at once
but it was avoided.
Cheapest thing in North Dakot'
is good old line fire insurance. SCI
F. E. Funk, First Natl Banl
Washburn, N. D.
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Save MONEY By sye ssi SaRs:

Is it not about time that the
open bitches leading to the depot
were covered over? They are a
menace to the public and unless
they are fixed different from what
they are now the village IS liable
to have heavy suit for damages.
The city dads should look into this
matter and see that it is made
safe.
100000 to loan-83 per cent.
No commissioning delay-money
advanced to prove up.
Frank E. Funk,
lat Natl. Bank. Washburn.
Get your farm property insured
Reliable companies, low rates. +. +
Funk, LIST Natl. Bank, Washburn
We own large tract of land in
Sunny Southern Alberta, western
Canada. Buy direct from owners.
Special chartered car excursion
eye1y Wednesday from Minneapo-
lis to Lethbridge, Alberta, # in
terested write for maps, etc. Cheap
rate. No charge for sleeping ac-
commodations. We want live
agents. O. w. Kerr Co., Bank OF
Minneapolis, Bldg MINI.
About Fire Insurance Talk with
q. o. Raugust, agent, represent
ing ten of the leading Old Line
Stock Companies.
100000 to loan-81 per cent.
No commissioning delay-money
advanced to prove up.
- Frank E. Funk,
Let Natl Rank. Washburn.
STRAYED OF Stolen.-On or
about Sept. /, 1906, from the ranch
Of the undersigned 10 miles north
Of Napoleon, one blue roam horse,
nine years old, weight about ]. LOO
pounds, branded Qooks like 7B-
connected) on left shoulder. Also
4 bay PAGER, bobtailed, name
reached, Of uncertain age, and
branded all over, more or less. l
will nav IS reward for information
81 whereabouts Of each Of said
an ~ j. O. Gilfllan,
Napoleon, n. D.
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outcome and who can tell but what
this small beginning may be the
nucleus aronnd which the nations
will gather. We can't tell.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Death of ]. B. Smyth.

The death Of John B. Smyth. fore
man Of the document room at the Gov
ernment Printing Office. occurred Mon
day night last. at his home. 1926 Lincoln
avenue southeast Mr.. Smyth had sUf-
fered from i'll health for long time.
He was a member of Kemper Lodge Of
Masons. Falls Church, Va. OF Mt Yer
non Chaper. Royal Arch Masons. of
Alexandria, Va, and of the Calodonian
Club of Washington He was a native
of Scotland.
The last Of series Of dances given by
the Renroc Club of Capitol FIH this
season was held at the Hotel Arlington
Friday night. Although the weather
was warm the affair proved TO be a bril-
liant success. and friends of the club
are hoping that another series will be
arranged next fall when the weather is
cooler. The series just ended consisted
of seven dances. which were given once
a month, beginning last October
The regular semi-monthly meeting Of
the High View Pleasure Club was held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wander
schaaf, 1920 Morse street northeast
Tuesday evening. After the transaction
of regular business games were played
and the prizes awarded TO E. X Plant,
Mrs. John Brecht. and A. ]. Davis. The
next meeting Of the Club Will be held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wells,
Tuesday. April "a.
A meeting was held at the Eastern
Presbyterian Church recently for the
purpose of considering the establish
ment OF a home for>the aged in the city
of Washington. The meeting was large
ly attended. and the subject was warm
" discussed, but action was deferred
until a movement having a similar
object in view could be presented to
the Washington prssbytery for its
action committee has been appointed
composed of the following members:
Rev. Dr. William c. Alexander. Rev. DR..
Albert Adams. Rev. DR.. Donald Nc
Leod. Rev. Dr. George H. Bailey,
Charles B. Bailey, and B. H Warner
The plan was presented to the presby-
terry by Mr.. Warner. and il met with
unanimous approval The ladies inter-
ested 10 the movement appointed a COM
mittee TO cooperate with the gentlemen
named This committee consists of Mrs.
Mclaughlin, Mrs. Andrews, and Mrs.
Barnard.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Church Officers Elected.

At a recent annual meeting OF ne
congregation OF the Eastern Presbyter-
ian Church. the following officers were
elected: Elders. p H Geddes. G \
Clark. and James Gibson; deacons,
Douglas Rollins. Leroy NJ. Law. and
William Dargte; trustees. W. T. Belts.
Carl BOstrom, G1d Mr.. DOdd- Financial
reports from all the organizations OF
the church showed revenue of S7.254O2
The balance on hand was S762.73
The Sunday school association OF the
Eastern Church has elected the follow
ing officers. superintendent, NJ T.
Hyer. senior superintendent, James Glib
son; intermediate. H c. Lybrand; ju-
nior. Miss jamie Smith; primary. Miss
Della Miller, superintendent home de-
partment. Airs. V Riley: secretary. z.
S. AIlwine; librarian, Myers Hand
treasurer, Rolen E Painter. The total
enrolment in all departments Of the
school Is 5S7.
Miss RANDY entertained the members
OF the Excelsior Literary Club last
week. Short sketches were given by
Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Hawkes.. Mrs
Foster read an article on the recovery
OF the famous GainsbOrough portrait
The hostess entertained with music and
an essay on Donatello. The following
were present: Mrs. AleXandef. Mrs
Barnard. Mrs Emerson. Mrs Foster,
Mrs Frear. Mrs. Hawkes., Mrs. Muller
Mrs. Randy. Mrs. SeeIy. Mrs. Simmons
Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Willis, and Miss
Chamberlain.
Mrs. Thomas CIagett. Of 331 Maryland
avenue northeast. IS entertaining as her
guest her sister. Mrs. Edith p. Roberts
OF Lynchburg, Va, who is attending the
D. A. r convention.
The music at the Eastern Presby-
terian Church last Sunday was enjoyed
by all. The quartet was composed ot
Miss Bertha Hansen, soprano; Miss NJ
Estelle Gulick. contraltO; George MelIis
tenor. and Harry Helwig, bass. Miss
Nellie Sacrey played the organ
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Northeast
WASHINGTON

Mrs. Fl. 3. Mattox entertained t.1e
Capitol Hill History Club Wednesday.
Fifteen members were present. Papers
were read by Mrs. c. F. Wood. fdrs.
Charles Glass. and o. o. Briggs on the
resources and industries OF Colorado. A
paper on 1.-The Mormons" was read by
Mrs A D. Castor, and Mrs. y. S.
Shook read a paper on The Canyon of
Colorado" A talk on Irrigation" vas
given by Mrs. Cochran.
The regular business meeting Of the
Washingtonians was held at the club
room. al X street northeast. Monday
evening. At the conclusion of the busi-
ness session. games were played and
a musical program was rendered.
Miss Nellie r. Foster spent the
Easter holidays at the Raleigh. At
lantic City.
An enjoyable evening was spent at
the home Of Mas Jennie Waddey Mon
day last. when the young hostess en-
tertained a number of Georgetown Col
lege students. Games were played duc-
ing the evening, and an excellent pro-
gram rendered. A duet was given by
Miss Anna NJ Myers and Richard
Sweetman. Refreshments were served
in the dining room. which was espe-
cially decorated for the occasion. The
following were among those present:
Misses G. McGraw. May Tenly. Anna
NJ Myers, Elsie McFan. Josie Myers.
Sadie B. Pritchard, of Baltimore: Mrs.
Laura r Waddey. Messrs. Barry Nash.
William L. Byrne. OF Illinois: Vincent
A Corcoran. Of Pittsburg; Edward =
Mccormick, Of New York. and Richard
Sweetman, OF Washington. d. G
The regular monthly business NEE Ting
Of the Y. =. G. T.. Society Of the Ninth
Street Christian Church, was held at
the residence OF Miss Emily Smith. 9le
street, Tuesday. Miss Virgie Ray
mond presided over the meeting. Among
the several important business matters
attended 20 was the change Of the meet
ing night from the second Tuesday 10
The second Monday in each month.
After all business had been transacted
a social hour was spent. The next enter
tainment 20 be given by the society viii
be a japanese tea.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
KeNNIngfOn

Mrs. Arthur Morgan. of Indian Head.
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Pal
mer. on Washington street. Mrs. Nor
gan is accompanied by her grandson,
Charles Posey.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miniken are
with Col. a nd Mrs. Andrew Geddes. on
Montgomery avenue. for the summer.
The dancing class that has been
meeting with Mrs. Seymour w Tulloch.
OF Forest Glen, during the winter. viii
give a May ball at St. Johns Parish
Hall, Saturday evening.
The Alpha AIu met on Wednesday
evening with Miss Elsie J. Cunningham,
on Warner street A guessing contest
resulted in the winning OF prizes by Miss
Laura Gilliland and Wilson Townsend.
Col. William Herring and his daugh-
ter. Mrs Thomas II. Sorrin. OF Tucson.
Ariz.. were the guests on Wednesday of
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Clum.
Miss Lillian Brady. who recently re-
turned 70 Kensington after visit in
Baltimore, has been quite i'll with grip.
Mrs. DR.. William Lewis made a visit
of a few Gays last week % her former
home in Jacksonville, Md.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Pace-Breitbarth Wedding.

The marriage OF Miss Marie Cecilia
Breitbarth and Francis Philip Pace
took place last Monday evening at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. Lille
I~eitbarh. 400 T street northwest. The
maid Of honor was Miss Mabel T. Ret
tew. Of Whining ION, Del, and the best
man was Harry G. Derby, Of New York
city. The bride was given away by her
brother. Mr.. Leroy Breitbarth- The
bridal gown was Of imported princesse
lace over ivory satin. ana she carried
a shower of Bride roses and lilies Of
the valley Miss Rettew, the maid Of
honor, wore a charming while chiffon
cloth gown trimmed in baby Irish lace.
and carried a bouquet OF lilies Of the
vaIly. Mrs Breitbarth, the mother Of
the bride, wore a pearl gray crepe de
chine gown trimmed in Irish point lace
The brides veil was worn off the face
and caught with real orange blossoms
and a crown Of pearls. the gift Of the
groom. The parlors were beautifully
decorated with palms and Easter lilies,
and the young couple were married
under the green bower. In the dining
room the decorations we're of palms and
pink carnations. Many beautiful gifts
were received. After a trip TO Boston
and Newport, Mr.. and Mrs. Pace will
be at home to their friends at ''EI Cas-
co Court" West 1O3d street and Broad
way. New York city. AS the bride en-
tered the room on the arm of her
brot1er. Leroy Breitbarth, the Wedding
march was played by Prof. Bisckof. of
New York. Among the out-of-town
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Pace, of New
York. parents Of the groom; Mr.. and
Mrs. II. c. Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs. Gull
gin. Prof. Bischoh. J. Dunn, Mr.. Stoh,
and William Spetf. all of New York:
Mr. and Mrs. George Begey. of St
Catherine, Canada; Mrs. William +.
Thedte. Miss Shriner, Mrs. II. Little.
Miss Ida Little. William Hudson. Ber-
nard Wells, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Wei
derhold, all OF Baltimore; Clinton Fog
we'll and Charles Breitbarth, of Phila-
delphia.
1t was announced last week shat VIII
liam J. Flather had transferred a lot
of ground in Bloomingdale 10 Theodore
N Gill a consideration Of S2,77S.72
vas quoted.
The funeral of Mrs. Helen Victoria
Dietz took place last Wednesday morn
ing at $50 o'clock from her late resi-
dence. eos First street northwest. Ser
vices were held at st. Aioysius Church
st 2 o'clock. where requiem mass was
offered for the repose of her body.
Mrs. Dietz is survived b. her husband,
S. D Dietz
A permit has been given TO ]. Ed
ward Chapman 70 erect two-storS-
brick private stable in the rear of y
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
BoolnIngdale;>

I he Bloomingdale Debating Society
did not hold its regular meeting last
Saturday night as was scheduled. owing
10 the illness of Raymond TOmpkins, at
whose home the club was to meet.
Thomas Robinson. whose home is at
Ills First street northwest. fell from a
scaffold in the House of Representatives
building last Wednesday morning. and
was severely injured. He received a
severe cut across his face and suffered
from conclusion of the brain.
Last week at the residence OF the
brides mother. Mrs Malinda Downing,
81 Rhode Island avenue northwest, Miss
Linda Nav Downing and Adolph Am
mann. of San Antonio. Texas. were mar
ried by the Rev John NJ. Gill, pastor
Of Rhode Island Avenue Church Mrs.
J. ]. Braysham. a sister of the bride.
played the wedding march, and during
the ceremony rendered softly. call
Ne Thine own" The bride was hand
somely gOwned in cream satin and crepe
de chine Her only ornament was a
brooch. the git Of the groom. She car
ried a shower bouquet of lilies Of the
valley and Bride roses. and orange bios
SONS in ncr hair The maid of honor,
Miss Minnie Downing, was gowned in
violet and carried vioIets. The best
man was George StrOop. a large recep-
tion followed the wedding ceremony
The bride received many beautiful gifts
in cut glass. silver, and hand-painted
china. During May, Mr.. and Mrs. Am
mann will De at home to their friends
at 81 Rhode Island avenue northwest.
Later. they have planned TO take a trip
70 the Thousand Islands
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Baseball Clubs Unite.

At joint meeting of the Fulton Ath-
letic Cluo and the Athletic Stars. two
Blcomingdale associations. held recent
". it was decided that the two clubs
should unite under the name of the
Reservoir Athletics. Officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
President Harry NJ. Brooks, vice presi-
dent. William G. Ray; secretary, Allen
Sherman. manager of the baseball team,
Thomas White: William L Yates was
chosen director general of athletics. and
Wallace Robbins was elected captain of
the baseball team The athletic com
mittee has arranged to buy suits at the
earliest possible date. Grounds have
been secured at First and w streets
northwest.
The Bloomingdale baseball team play
cd three games during the past week,
winning one. losing one, and tying the
other The game with the Eckingtons,
in which the Bloomingdales lost out
was one Of the most spectacular ever
played on McDevitt's field. The mana
ger. Mr. Turner. has been arranging
games with strong clubs in order that
his team might have batting practice
The Baltic game was not as well con-
tested. but Meek pitched a very good
their game with the L and ] Frater-
nifty baseball team by a score OF l3 20 o.
Worleys good pitching was responsible
for the victory. The Bloomingdale suits,
blue with red trimmings, arrived last
Saturday. and the club had their pic
lures taken in the suits. They are about
the best the club has ever had.
A permit has been issued 20 the Rhode
Island Avenue NJ. p. Church, for a one
story brick Sunday school at First
street and Rhode Island avenue north
west The architects are Hardy &
Upmau. and the builder W. Z. Mooney.
The estimated cost of the structure is
$4,000.
The funeral services of the late Eu-
gene a Daiy, son of the late Eugene
=. and Mary DAILY. took place las; Sat
urday morning from his residence, 81 l.
street northwest. High mass was held
at ST. Aloysius' Church at 3 o'clock The
services were attended by many Of Mr.
Daly's friends and relatives
Miss Marie Randolph Walker. Of lro-
MIA. " j., is visiting her aunt. Mrs.
James y. Davis. of 81 L street north
west.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Women's Clubs Doings.

a meeting Of the executive board of
the Montgomery County Federation OF
Women's Clubs was held on Monday at
the home of Mrs. George wrig-.,, For
est Glen. Arrangements were partially
made for a meeting Of the federation at
Forest Glen in June.
Miss Ella Chapman and her nephew.
Charles, are spending couple of weeks
in New York city.
Kensinston Branch Of the W. c. T L.
met Thursday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs ]. B. Norman on Washington
street 1t was decided TO hold the semi
annual convention in Kensington May
IS, when Mrs. Mary Haslip, OF Baltimore.
State president. will address the meet
ing. The local branch has adopted a
course OF study TO embrace Alcoholism
as a Medicine" committee will visit
the county aImshouse in the near future.
Mrs. Jack Bowie was called to Lay
louisville on Wednesday by the Illness of
her father.
Miss Helen Fenton was in Kensing-
ton for several days this week, the guest
of Miss Helena Webster and Miss Debby
dePuy.
Miss Dorothy Sims and Master Ben
Street are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Cunningham
The Mems Club OF the Warner Mem
orial Presbyterian Church met at the
Sunday school building for social even
ing en- Wednesday DR.. J. r. Hodge
gave a most interesting talk on The
Evolution Of Fractional Currency" DR..
Hodge owns and exhibited what is sup
posed to the finest collection that exists
of the fractional currency IN use during
The Washington times., 1906-04-22

street, between North Capitol and First
streets northwest. The architect is NJ.
y. Hensey. and the builder John w.
Keyes. The estimated cost is $4,000.
At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee Of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union. held last week reports
we're made by Mrs. Shelton. recording
secretary; Mrs. De Reimer, corre-
spponding secretary, and Mrs. Grand
field, treasurer. Letters were read
from Mrs. Sussana Frye concerning
plans for the national convention.
which Will be held at Hartford. Conn.
October IS TO 81 inclusive. and from
Mrs. Kate Stevenson. regarding the en-
tertainment Of delegates at the worlds
convention. which will occur in Boston.
Expressions Of sympathy on the death
Of her husband were sent to Mrs. Rose
e. Jarvis. n former member Of the ex-
ecutive committee. also to Mrs Git
finger. who has recently lost brother.
Mrs. Lawson stated that Rev. Sterling
L. Brown has invited all Of the unions
Of this city to meet each month in his
church. Lincoln Temple Memorial II
was reported that Mrs. Rose Brown is
i'll in Freedman's Hospital. and Mrs.
Norris and Mrs Emig were designated
TO visit her and convey the sympathy
Of the committee.
Mrs. S. Oppenheimer. Of 604 Q street
northwest, is entertaining her brother.
Nathan J. Meyer. of Guatemala, Cen
tral America She will be at home TO
her friends this afternoon.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hildebrand. Of 202 Q street northwest,
died last week.
The following program of Easter music
was rendered last Sunday at the St.
Agnes Chapel. Fourth street and New
York avenue northwest: Professional
hymn, Christ Is Risen," Sullivan: an
them, Christ, Our Passover" Schilling
Gloria Patri," Barrett; TIE Deum. -
Holden: "Jubilate." Terry: Angel Roll
the Rock Away" Roper: Gloria Tibi, -
Paxton; sermon hymn. He Is Risen
Neader. OffertOsy. He Is Risen From
the Dead" Clare; Presentation Of Aims.
Whitney communion hymn, No. 23l. Oil
yer: ''Sanctus." Merbeekel: Gloria in
EXcelsis.' old chant; 'Nunc Dimittis. -
Clemens; RecessionaI hymn, The Day
OF Resurrection" Rotterdam. Mrs. A
c. Merriam was at the organ.