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CONTEST NOTICE,

department of the Interior United ioG States
Land Office Minot, D., Feb s.. 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
Hled in this office by Daniel Pr2tt con5est Sax
II. 1901. for s1s swh, nwli swA and swA nwA
Section 81. Township l55 Range So pN Mare
Peterson. cOntestce, in which lJ Is alleged that
said claimant has wholly abandoned sl,E
Of land for more than SIX months JUST:
the filing of this contest the fact is he never
did reside thereon. and never made any i'm
provements of any kind, and that said alleged
absence from said land was not due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or marine corps OF
the United States as an officer, private sea-
man. or marine during the war with Spain: or
during my other war in which the United
States was engaged; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. M on
March is, 1907, before the Re gister and Recev-
er at the United States Land once IN Minot.
N. Oak. n.
The said contestant, having. in proper atfi-
davit. fled Feb. s. 1907. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, IT IS hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication:
T. f. Fox. Receiver
James Johnson Atty. for Contestant. 2-7-3.l4
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Postoflice and Office,
Opera House Block.
MinOt, North Dakota, !
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior United States
Land Office. MiDot, n. d. Feb, 8, 1906.
A sufficient contest AFFIDAVIT having been
filed in this Office by Robert Miller. contest
ant. against homestead entry No. 2a45. made
June II, 1868, for Lot Section 20, twp. l64.
range S.. by Johu Kelsey cOntestee: in whichit
is alleged that the said John Kelsey has
wholly abandoned the said land and changed
his place Of residence therefrom and that he
has boen absent from the said land cOntinu-
ously for period OF more than six months i'm
mediatey proceeding the date OF the SAID
contest affidavit: that there are no improve
ments whatsoever on the said land but that
said land remains in its natural wild
state. and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due TO his employ
ment in the army. navy, or marine corps OF the
U. S. as a private soldier officer. seaman or
marine during the war with Spain or during
any other war in which the q. S. may be or has
been engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
CATION at 10 0 clock a. m on april 10, 1917. be-
fore the Register and Receiver OF the United
States Land Office in Minot. NJ D.
The said contestant having. in proper affi-
davit. filed Feb Is. 1907, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made. it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication. l.. d. McGahan
C. b. Bach, Ninot. N, D. Register.
Atty. for contestant. 2-2l-3-2o
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given, that that certain
mortgage, executed and delivered by Frank
Counors, single, mortgagor, to NJ. F. Murphy
mortgaeee dated the 3Oth day Of March, 1906
and fled for record in the Office Of the Register
Of Deeds Of the County of Ward and State of
North Dakota, on the 5th day of April 1905 and
recorded in Book 3 of Mortgages se at page 4G4
such mortgage and hereinafter described, at
the front door Of the Court House in the Co1n.
ty of Ward and State O. North pak s. at the
March A. d. 1907, to satisfy the amount due
upon such mortgage on the day OF sale. The
premises described in such mortgage and
which will he sold to satisfy. the same are
described as follows: The North East Quarter
sixty Three, north, Range Ninety Four. west
Of the 5th P. NJ.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum Of Fifty One and 45-10O
N. F. Murphy,
Perry S. johnson, Mortgagee.
Attorney for Mortgage. 2-I321
Grand Forks. N. OAK, dated Feb 18th. 1907
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To Lease School Lands

The school lands Of the county
will be leased at the Office OF
County Auditor Fabrick April
90, next. Keep this date fixed
in your mind, you who intend to
avail yourselves Of the opportu-
nifty to secure the use OF some
good land. headquarters will be
leased for ut least IS. Last year
the highest section was leased
for $40. The land is leased for
one year with privilege OF five.
The land may be fenced and pas
tured and the hay cut therefrom,
but it cannot be broken up.
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sHERlFF's SALE
STATE OF North DAKOTA, Sc.
County Of Ward.
j. III. Strain, Plaintiff,

STATE cnn or yo q W. piNorA' IS:
j. II. Strain, Plaintiff,
George g. Wiegand and Anna
Wiegand, Mrs. Geo y. Wiegand)
Defendants.
Notice is hereby siven, that, by virtue of an
execution to me directed ana delivered; ahs'
now ia my hands issued out of the clerks Of
Hce Of thS Eighth Judicial District Court, State
OF North Dakota, in and for the county OF
Ward, upon a Judgment and decree o. tore
closure rendered in said court in favor or Z: IL
Strain plaintiff, and against George q. VIC
gand and Anna Wiegand. Mrs. Geo. y. Vie
gand), defendants, l have taken into my pos
session the Following described personal prop,
erty, the same being that named ana described
One double seated top buggy, complete with
pole neck.yoke, whiffletrees and lea her top,
manufactured by the Minneapolis Buggy Com
Aid shall, on Tuesday the 18th day of March
A. D. 1907, at the hour of one O'Clock p. M. or
said day at the front door Of the court mouse
in the city of Minot, in said county and state.
the above-named George D. Wiegand AND Anna
Wiegand, (Mrs. Geo. r. Wiegaad( IN and TO the
above-described property. to satlrfy SAD J9dg,
ment and costs, amounting to one hundfed
thirty-four dollars and seventy-ive cents, to-
gether with all accruing costs OF sale, ana IN
terest on the same from the 18th day OF Janu-
ary 1907, at the rate of seven per cent per an
mum, at public auction to the highest bldder
for cash.
Sheriff of Ward county, N. D.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated Feb. %. 1907, at MinOt, N. ID, 2-zS-a-I
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CONTEST NOTICE
Depa rtment of the Interior. United States
Land Q0ica Minot N. D. Feb. 2, 1865

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Minot. n. D., Feb: Z, is0o.
in this Office bv Mikkl Sorenson, contestant;
against homestead entry No. 1856, made April
). 1905, for e1s neA Section 5. Township l?S,
Range %. by George Peterson, contestee,, In
which it is alleged that SAID aad ahs asf
is he never did reside thereon and never did
any improvements thereon, that he has wholly
abandoned the same for more than SIX months
prior to the filing of this contest. That sald
ABSENCE was not due to his service IN the Y.
S. Armies or Navies hurins war or otherwise,
Said partiesare hereby notlt1ed TO appear
respond and offer evidence touching said al
legation at 10 O'Clock a, N. on April ist, 1901.
before the Register and Receiver at the Unit
ed States Land Office in Minot, ~ D.
The said contestant having in a proper am
davit filed Dec r. 1905. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
~ T. E. Fox, Receiver.
James johnson, Atty. for Contestant. 2-7-s-l4
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ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior. United States
Land once. Minot. N. D.. Feb. 2 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Elmer Hougen, contest
ant, against homestead entry No. 397l5 made
Aprils 1905 for nwa Section !. Township lS5
in which it is alleged that said claimant has
wholly abandoned said tract Of land; sne facs
the fling and that there are no improvements
there of any kind: and that said alleged a6-
sence from the said land was not due to his
employment in the army. navy. or marine CORPS
OF the United States as o private soldier oni
GER seaman. or marine, during the Mar with
Spain, or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged: said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and OF.
fer evidence touching said alteration ion at 10
er and receiver OF the United States Land
Office In MinOt. N. D.
The said contestant having. in proper All
davit. fled Jan. 26. 1907. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made. it Is hereby Or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
~ $500 T. e. Fox. Receiver
James johnson. Atty. for Contestant. PISA
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CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior, United Stat; States
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Willie Silleck son, contest
ant, against homestead entry No 1901, mad e
Jan. 18th, 1902. for seA, Section II, Township
1856, range 90, by Patrick Brady. contestee, in
which it is alleged that the said Patrick Brady
has never built any house or established resi-
dence on the said land; that there are no i'm
proponents Of ANY kind on the same and that
he has been absent from the said land for more
than six mon tbs prior to the filing of the said
contest affidavit: and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his employ
ment in thenaval or military service OF the
United States in time OF war.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said al
legation a 10 O'Clock a. m. on March 18th. 1907
before The Register and Receiver in the United
States Land Office in Minot, y, j.. m
The said contestant having in proper atfi-
davit lied Jan. s0th. 1901 set forth facts which
show. that after due dIigence personal service
OF this notice can not be made, is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due aud proper publication,
T. E. Fox,
C. B. Bach, Receiver
Atty. for contestant:
Minot, N. d. 2-7.3-i
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CONTEST NOTICE

Department of tho Interior, United States
Land Office, Minot, North Dakota Feb. .
Sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Peter Bareuthsen CON
testant, against homestead entry No. 334S4,
made Sept. II. 1905, for WIS nwla Section 5,
Township l5s, Range 90. by, John Peterson
contestee in which it is alleged that said entry.
man has wholly abandoned said tract of land
and has been absent therefron for more than
six months last past; that, she never, did es-
tablish her residence on said land. and never
made any improvements thereon, and that said
alleged absence from the said land ives not
due to her employment in tho army, navy or
marine corps of the United States as a private
soldier, officer, seaman or marine during the
war with Spain, or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at 10 O'Clock a. m on April lst, 1891, before
the register and receiver Of the United States
land Office in Minot North Dakota.
dayit, filed Dec. u, 1905, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be make, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
T. E. Fox. Receiver.
James johnson, Atty. for Contestant. 2-7-3.14
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forming and Burt

Don't be in too big a hurry digging
out Of your winter dens. VIZ don't
have spring for awhile.
We expect there will be a few more
resigning if they have to drink to the
health of Yheo, Roosevelt, on his recent
order on pfoving up.
Arthur Wetmore and brother Harry
have moved from their claims to Surrey
where they will spend the remainder OF
the winter. What is the matter with
Timothy.
They say there arc good prospects for
hip crops next summer.
We do fine in the winter: don't we,
Louie?
Hunting is good now days. You most
always catch sucker.
Mr. and Mrs. Nixon visited relatives
at Ryder las. week.
Miss Mabel Stakston is down from
Tioga visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nixon entertain
ed their friends last Sunday. When the
guests departed, they all sang, sin the
Good Old Summer Time.
Misses Sina apd Annie Underdahl,
who have been staying on their CLAIMS
in the hills, came up and gave dance
at their home Friday. Everyone had
fine time. Good thing there are some
to liven us up.
Everyone is out taking advantage of
the fine weather.
Miss Clara brady has been visiting
friends in the hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Turner and Miss
Belle Olsen of Ryder, visited Mrs. Geo.
Nixon few days.
Miss Anna Angon Of Ryder is the
guest Of the Misses Underdahl.
Mr.. and Mrs Russell have been visit
ing their daughter. Mrs. johnson OF
sawyer.
How is the livery business, Ginger? [
heard you resigned.
Geo. Nixon visited his daughter, Mrs.
Tousley at Ryder.
John Stakston of Tioga has been Wis
ing his parents. How are the roads
south, John?
Joe Dustin has been busily engaged
in breaking oxen for the spring work
How Goes it co. Joe!
DIG. Griffen and DR.. Fish of Ryder
wore callers at Geo. Nixon's this week.
One of our most prominent farmers is
badly in need of housekeeper. Quite
good looking young fellow, open coun-
tenance, has sky blue eyes, and pink
nose. For particulars. 60 straight up.
What dosyou think of a country that
would blow the skin off potato?
Skiing is good now days.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Depa rtment Of the Interior, Land Office at
Minot, n D., Jan. 25 1907
Notice is hereby given that Ole A. Arnestad
of Minot, N. D.. has fled notice of his in tention
to make final lve-year proof in support Of his
claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 10lS9 made
OFT 25 1901, for the e1s of neA of Section g.,
and WIZ of nwA Section 5, Township 1853 NJ,
Range SO W.. and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Minot, N.
D., on March 81. 1907,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of, tho land. viz: Tom L. Hegle, E. Nordquist,
Charles Il. johnson, Alfred Jylin all OF Minot,
L. D. McGAHAN.
1.31-3-7 Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior, Land Ohce at
Minot. N. D.. Feb. IS. 1907,
Notice is hereby given that Charles w. Crow
son OF Minot n. D.. has dled notice of his in
tention To make final five-year proof IN support
made March 2S 1901 for the SEA Section 80
Township, 1871 NJ, Range SO W.. and that said
proof viii be made before the Register and Re.
ceiver vt Minot, N D.. April Isl. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of, the land. viz Joseph Hunt. } Ohm ", Ward.
Henry NJ. Scott, Amel SchwarZe OF Mlnot.
Nd
2-2I-3-o9 l. D. McGahan, Register.
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NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE
SAFE

Notice is hereby given that that certain
mortgage executed and delivered by Makar
Deonitsh and Marie Deonitsh. his wife, mort
gagors, to II. +. Johnson, mortgagee, dated the
18th day of January 1905, and filed for record in
the once Of the Register Ct Deeds Of the CoHn
Sth day of February. 1905. at II o'clock A. NJ.
and recorded in Book 3oof Mortsage Deeds at
page 10. will be foreclosed by sale of the
premises in such mortgage, and hereinafter
described, at the front door Of the Court House
in tho City of Minot. Ward County, State OF
North Dakota, at the hour Of o'clock ;5tl Il
amount due upon such mortgage on the day OF
sale
The premises described in such mortgage
and which will be sold to satisfy the same are
described as follows to-wit: The South Half
Of the North West Quarter (sla of nwAl and
Lots Three and Four t3snd Of seGtGn Three
iTwp. 1911 of Range Eighty,tw (Rge. S2).
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sa le the sum of FOrty-one GSil 0O) Dol.
lars and statutory costs and attorneys fees.
Dated this :}0th day Of January, 1907.
H. +. johnson, Mortgage.
Robert L. Fraser
Attorney for Mortgagee,
Garrison. North Dakota. 2-I-3-l4
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Iona rtment Of the Interior Land Office at

Dcpar OF InB IHteTItIf, IHHu OIITCe at
Minot, N. D.. Jan. s5, 1907.
Notice in hereby given that Edwin G kivley
of Minot. N. D.. has filed notice of his intention
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No 69l2, made
March 30, 1901, for the wiz of Sell, sea of sell
Of Section /, and nea Of neh Section II; Town:
ship 154 n. Range 81 W., and that said proof
at Minot, N. d. on March q, 1907,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
If. the land, viz: Ole A. Gen. Ole Westby. Ole
Honsey. Carl Nelsrud all of Minot. N. D.
l.Sl.a-7 L. D. Mf6ahan, Register.
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CONTEST NOTICE

Department OF the Interior, United States
Land Office, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. ~. 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having oeen
filed in this Office by Martba M. Arnestad, cor con
testant against homestead entry, No. S26a6,
n ade Aprii'2f 1905, for the seq of Section 80,
Township 15a N. Range 81 W., .5th. 7 N. by
David Ringers, conteStae, i'll which IL is alleged
that the said David Ringers, said contestee,
has wholly abandoned said tract and changed
his residence therefrom, for more than SIX
months since making said entry and next PRIOR
TO the date hereof; that he has not established
~ residence thereon that said tract romans IN
its natural state, wholly abandoned and un1m.
proved, except a small shanty which 10 not
habitable. and brok on Az acres; and that SAID
alleged absence from the said land was not que
to his employment in the army, navy or ma
rine corps of the United States as q private
soldier, officer seaman or marine during Inc
war with Spain, or during any other war IN
which the United States may be engaged and
said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allega.
ton at 10 O'clock a. m. on March u 1897, Pc;
fore the Register and Receiver IN the Unlted
States Land Office in Minot, North Dakota. >,
The said contestant having, in proper am
davit, filed Feb 5, 1907 set forth facts winch
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made, it is hereby Or
dered and directed that such notice De gwen
due and proper publication
T. z. Fox, Receiver
Thomas +. DISCARD.
Atty. for contestant
MinOt, N. ID. z-i-3-i
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C. A. Grow has returned from
Chicago and other eastern points
where he bought an extensive
line OF new spring and summer
clothing.
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Freedom Items.

Anton Weber was seen i'm town Mon
day.
Herman Kuchenbecker took car
down>to Glenwood for Minor Hartwell
Fred Whitman was out to visit his
farm the other day.
Mr.. and MRS. G. NJ. Christensen are Wis
ting friends in town for few days.
MRS. Fl. G. Kuchenbecker is visiting in
Wis. with her mother.
Gust Kruger and Herman Troutmiller
are now running the Whitman farm.
Tim O'Leary has been stopping with
II. G.. Kuchenbe for tho last week
or so.
We are all wondering if Vic has built
an addition on his house yet. Better
hurry, Vic.
MRS. Louis Irving and children went
to town Wednesday to visit with her
sister, MIS- Whitman.
John Weber went to town Wednesday
with load Of flax.
MIS-. Foster, MRS. Stevens and Miss
Stapleton spent the day with Mrs. Mark
Nelson tuesday.
Louis Irving and family visited Her
man Troutmiller and Gust Kruger Sun
day on the Whitman farm.
forming Items.
Wetmore Bros. moved their stock to
Surrey because of the scarcity of water.
Ole Berget was Minot caller last
Thursday.
MRS. Marrit Ronning and her grand
sons were seen out driving recently.
George Nixon made pleasant call at
HakKen Fallet last Monday.
Mr. and MRS. a. E. Stakston enter
tanned few of his friends last Sunday.
John Stakston OF Tioga made pleas
ant visit at his parents last Sunday and
returned last Wednesday and was &C
companied by his brother Sigur, who is
going to establish residence on his
claim.
Emel Hammer was county seat Wis
itor last Saturday.
Peter NybakKen ana Sigur Monshau-
gen were seen in Minot on business.
MARTIN Gabrielson stopped in at Lar
sons on his way from the coal mine.
Hakken Fallet is expecting to leave
for Tioga on business.
~ Il
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Faster and faster the pace is set,
BY people Of action, vim and get,
So il at the finish you would be,
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
P.V. McCoY Il Co.
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State of North Dakota In E GiStricf GGnGt
County of Ward District
Ample Burke, Hattie Burke. Iva
Brown nee Burke and Daisy
Watkins nee Burke heirs at
Plaintiffs, fsUMMoNs.
John A. Burke and all unknown
persons and unknown heirs,
Defendants.
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendants:
You and each of you are hereby summoned to
answer the plant in this action, copy of
which is filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the
District Court in and for Ward County. North
Dakota, and to serve copy OF your answer
upon the subscriber at his office at l3o Main
ST., Minot, North Dakota within thirty days
after the service of this summons upon you ex.
elusive of the date of service, and in case Or
your failure to appear or answer Judgment will
be taken against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint
Dated at Minot N d. this 18th day of Janu-
James Johnson,
Attorney for plaintiff
To the above named defendants und all of
Please take notice that this action IS brought
for tho purpose of queting sitle to the sea OF
Section 80. Township 153, Range 81, and that no
personal claim is made against you or either
of you
Dated at Minot. N D. this 18th day of Janu-
AIRY. 1907.
James Johnson
2-7-3.4 Attorney for plaintiff
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State OF North Dakota u. In District
SsS Court, Eighth
County of Ward judicial Distnct
Neis Hampen. Plaintiff.
All persons unknown claiming any
estate or interest in. or lien or SUMMONS
encum praDce upon the property
described in the Complaint.
Defendants,
The State OF North Dalsota to the above-named
DEFENDANTS
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint OF the plaintiff in the aboye-enntled
action. which is filed in the office OF the Clerk
ty of Ward and State of North Dakota. in his
Office in the City of Minot In said County and
State and TO serve copy OF your answer on
the subscribers, at their Office in the City OF
Min d. In the aboye-named County and State.
within thirty days after the service OF this
Summons upon you, exclusive of the day OF
sucm service; and in case of your failure to an
Swer or appear judgment will be taken against
you by default for the relief demanded in the
complaint,
DATED at Minot North Dakota. this twenty
first day of February, A. d 1907
PALDA & BURKE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
POStot1ice and Office,
Opera House Block.
Mnot, North Dakota,
NOTICE TO THE ABovE-NAMED DEFENDANTS .
You. and each of you are hereby notified
that this action relates to the following deS-
scrlbed real estete. situate and being in Ward
County, North Dakota. to-Wlt: SOUTH vest
quarter "a Section eleven l1l in loWDShlp
one hundred and tfty-nine (l59l. north OF Range
containing one hundred and sixty acres Q6O).
That no personal claim is made.
PALDA e. BURKR,
2-2l-3,2s Attorneys for Plaintiff