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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-04-05
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Diamond Photographs SOC. doz.
Lands, Loans, that's all. KLEIN
LAND AGENCY
Pete Schmidt made a business
trip to Bismarck the first of the
week.
J. Berg of Perley, MINI, visit
at the home of j. G. Ness several
days last week.
Wanted woman cook and a
waitress at the Merry Restaurant.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Evenson left
Wsshburn the first of the week
for Malcolm to live on their farm.
Live Stock insurance.. E.
Funk, First Natl Bank, Washburn
Misses Patterson and Rudd
spent a few days in Bismarck this
week, returning to Washburn Fri
day,
The Hart Parr Gasoline traction
blowing engine. Talk it over with
j. g.. Ness.
Miss Blanche Thompson re-
turned Monday from a four weeks
visit at her home in Lake Nebaga-
mon. Wis.
S. A. Falconer of Wilton was
greeting old friends in Washburn
Saturday and made this Office a
pleasant visit.
Before buying harness call al
the Mandan Mercantile Co., and
inspect these special made harness
Miss Agnes Nelson leaves today.
for Wilton. She will teach in a
school, five miles from Wilton
during the summer months.
Last week Jas. Poor bought lot
l of block l in Rhude's addition
from A. S. Brewer and will prbably
build a residence on it this spring.
We have just received a lower
rate on farm loans, the best COM
pany in the state. Call in and see
us. Klein's Land Agency
Miss Ruby Koyl of Grand Forks
arrived: in Washburn last Satur-
day, has accepted a position as
stenographer in the Hyland &
Muscle office.
The law firm of Spicer & Ed
wards has dissolved partnership.
MI Spicer will remain in the law
business and Mr.. Edwards will be-
come manager of the Miner.
young
man clerk. Must come we'll rec
commended. The Come Again
Store, Washburn, N. D..
The firm of Blexrud & Swanson,
of Wilton, has gone into the hands
of a trustee, P. s. Preston has TAX
en- charge of the store, represent
ing the firms creditors.
Mrs. Edwards returned last
Friday from a three weeks stay at
Hunters Hot Springs. While
away she had an attack Of tonsi-
litis so does not feel as tho her
trip had been very beneficial.
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-04-05
Fresh bread at Merry's

Fresh bread at Merry's
Elk. Sheriff Gradin is building
an $500 barn-36xlOO, on his
farm and when completed will be
one Of the best in the country.
WANTED-1OO head of cattle
to pasture for the summer. Good
pasture and water. Inquire of E.
S. Bigler & Son. Conkling, N. D..
100000 to loans per cent.
No commissioning delay-money
advanced to prove up.
Frank E. Funk.
LIST Natl. Bank. Washburn.
John Wagner of Goodrich was
in Washburn last week on bust
ness relating to the estate of his
brother Benjamin Wagner, de-
ceased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rathjen moved
out to their Lakeside farm on
Monday and will begin making
preparations at once for a busy
season at the lake.
Farmers, pillow fire breaks and
buy your plows hoes at Wallin's.
A. M. Hathaway, who travels
for an insurance company has been
combining business with pleas
ure while visiting at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. John Campbell.
Several miners wanted at once
Call on F. Pfster. Washburn, n.
D.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T.. Hogue will
sell all their household furniture
tomorrow at auction sale. They
expect to leave next Monday for
the coast where they will make
their future home.
For a Mill that separates wheat
and oats from flax and does the
work perfectly see j, g.. Ness.
r. M. Brown has been confined
to him home for several days with
throat trouble, but is now lmprov-
ing. A. O. Reed has charge of the
Farmers Merchant Lumber COM
pany during his absence.
Loans on Improved City Property
Monthly payment privilege. See
G, o, Raugust, Local Secretary,
Northwestern Mutual Savings &
Loan Association of Fargo.
The public schools have been
enjoying a weeks vacation. School
will open again Monday. The
vacancy in the primary room made
by resignation of Mrs. Hogue, will
be filled by Miss Brewster of I'm
derwood.
Harness are high this spring.
We are making some special prices
Come in and let us show them to
YOU. Peterson Machine Co.
Atkinson was discharged last
week after the preliminary hearing
of the Marting shooting case. He
was brought to Washburn by
Sheriff Beck but was released as
there was not enough evidence to
convict him.
The Hart Parr Gasoline pLlow-
ing engine is no untried equip
ment and j. g, Ness & Co., sells
them.
The launch that was owned by
several of the young men of town
was sold to John Rathjen, and has
been moved to Painted Woods
lake. Mr.. Rathjen will start a
summer resort at that place it is a
beautiful lake and near enough to
town to be greatly enjoyed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-04-05

F. Heitzman and Simon Henth-
er of Denhof were in town Mon
day attending the commissioners
meeting.
The man who has made millions
laugh. Newman, the famous fun
maker. April 10 and IL. Popular
priced. Admission 25 and SOC.
WANTED = Person to travel in
home territory; salary, $3.50 per
day and expenses. Address, J. A.
Alexander, l25 Plymouth Place,
Chicago, Ill.
A great many farmers are busy
laying in their spring supplies. If
the weather continues to be warm
the farmers will be very busy peo-
from now until fall.
Why pay more, s will get all the
Real Estate money you want.
F. E. Funk. LIST. Natl Bank,
Washburn. N. D.
Ducks and geese have been fly
ing north for several days and
hunters from Washburn have been
following them up, but not much
game has been brought back to
town.
FOR RENT-the west J of Sec
I3- 145-83. All under cultivation.
Enquire Klein's Land Agency.
Washburn. N. D.
The town boys expects to have
the fastest baseball team on the
500 this summer. There are a
number of good players in town
and with a little practice, will be
counted among the best.
Get some of that $50 Land loan
money. Frank b. Funk,
LIST Natl. Bank. Washburn
Make your own terms on Farm
Loans. See Frank E. Funk, LIST.
National Bank, Washburn, N. d.
A farewell party was given at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. M.
Wallin Tuesday evening in honor
of MIR. and Mrs. W. r, Hogue.
The evening was spent in playing
"5OO"-Mrs. II. G. Olson winning
the head prize. Elegant refresh
ments we're served. after which all
joined in wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Hogue pleasant journey and pros
porous future wherever they may
locate.
Two hours of fun, wonder and
mystery. Newman the prince of
hypnotic laugh makers, in his
original and up-to-date demonstra-
tons of mind reading and hypno-
tism. Opera house April 10 and
IL. Admission Is and SOC. You
will regret it if you miss it.
Prop. Fleming Of the Merchants
hotel gave an Easter dinner to his
many boarders, which consisted of
the following bill of fare:
Oyster Soup Dill Pickles
Lettuce
Sirloin of Beef, Au Jus
Baked Spar Ribs
Brown Potatoes
Beef Loaf Apple Marmlade
Potted Ham with Horseradish
Dreaded Frog Legs
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Potatoes
Sugar Corn Deviled Eggs
Compete Of Fruit
Apple Pie Lemon Pie
Cream Cheese
Strawberry Ice Cream
Devils Food
Tea Coffee Milk
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-04-05

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
FIXES LIBERIAN BOUNDARY.
Treaty Delimiting Frontier Practically
Concluded.

PARIS, Sept. PA treaty delimiting
the frontier of Liberia and the French
ivory coast, has practically been con-
cluded. and is lkel yto be signed at the
end of the week. The frontier, which
has never been delimited. was a con-
slant source OF dispute, and the negotia-
tions on the subject, which have been
under way for some time, came to a
head during the present visit of Presi.
dent Barclay of Liberia to Paris. Mr..
Barclay thinks France is getting the best
of the bargain, but the slight territorial
loss Liberia will suffer is Offset by the
the slight territorial loss Liberia will
suffer is Offset by the advantage OF a
definite recognition OF her boundary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
BRIDE WAITS vAINLY.
Groom Was Broke and Failed to Appear
--Stepmother Goes Back on Him.

SCRANTON. Pa, Sept. 24--Miss Mar.
garet Mcdonald of South Scranton is in
a position to sympathize with the young
woman celebrated in song for waiting
at the church"
Attired in her bridal robes, with the
guests assembled and the priest who
was to tie the knot, she waited in sus-
pense at her home Monday night for
the appearance OF George Danner, her
intended husband. But the hour set for
the wedding arrived and passed and the
bridegroom did not materialize. The
young woman, attended by several
young ladies who were to have attend.
ed her, went to her room, the priest re.
turned to his home, and the guests dis
persed. At the Church of the Nativity.
where the bridal procession was expect
ed, the lights were put out and the mar
riage was off.
1t developed later than Danner was
broke" and that his stepmother, on
who mhe had depended for the money.
went back on him at the last moment.
Without money he could not pay for the
wedding, and. instead OF going to the
home OF Miss Mcdonald and explaining
matters, he left the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
BUYING OLD FIDDLES.
Many Fine instruments Have Been
Picked Up Cheap.

FtSNu1 ~ Sbs"fs
Great numbers OF fine old viollns and
violoncellos that come into the high
class market Of London are procured
through the medium of advertisements
inserted In obscure country papers
and especially those OF ancient cathe.
dral cities.
OF course few OF the iddles thus OBJ
tanned are yertable masterpieces. but
great many OF them are fine exam
Piles OF early English and foreign max
ers, and they are often bought for IT.
diculously small prices by a group Of
experts, who have brought the busl-
ness TO a lucrative system. Many II
struggling family of long descent, In
some out OF the way part Of the coun'
try, happens to see In the one county
newspaper OF the week that good
prices are given for old iddlcs, and
some long forgotten instrument In a
lumber room or put away on a shelf
suddenly comes to mind.
Correspondence follows. The dealer
sends a deposit In order that some I'D
die spoken OF may be sent to him and
examined, and he usually replies that
the instrument sent IN dilapidated and
but $3.50 generally, but that he Is will
Ing TO give 30 shillings or f2 for 1t. In
a great many cases the offer Is ac'
cepted offhand, and In this way most
ofnthe finest ilddles extant of the sec
ofid class come into the hands of deal.
ers. Only lately cello that came
from a Shropshire farm at the price
of f2 sold the same day to- west
end dealer for nearly fi00.
One Of the most fhrewd and respect
ed Of all these dealers was until a
year or two ago humble member Of
the orchestra Of II London suburban
theater. He began to advertise In re.
mote papers to the greatest limits Of
his scanty wages and Is now one OF
the most extensive and prosperous
dealers In the trade.-LondOn Tlt-Bits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
DIAMONDS TO STAY UP.

LONDON, Sept, si.--The great crisis
in the diamond trade has been settled b,
pooling agreement between the ID,
Beers and Premier Diamond companies
The details have not been made public
but the selling agency viii be maintain
ed and will deal in the products OF botl
mines on basis to which the Transvaa
government. as the chief factor in tn,
Premier Company, has consented, !,
follows that the prices OF diamonds prob
ably viii be maintained fully,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
SAYS IT CANNOT PAY.
Road Admits 100000 Debt in 75.Year'
Old Case

CLEVELAND, Sept. 24;-When the
7jyear.old case OF James Compton Of
Washington, d. G., against the Wabasi
Railroad, involving 100000 the plaintiff
alleges is due him on claims he brouglH
up long before the civil war was callet
in the United States court today tht
defense averred it could not pay, ad
mittin the debt.
Rush Taggart Of New York, for the
Wabash, informed the court that the
road is using up its net earnings in
paying per cent interest on two mort
cages amounting to 100000 contract
ed before the claims were sold to Comp
ton. He said the road could not find the
money to pay. Judson Harmon, former
attorney general in Cleyeland's cabinet
represented Mr.. Compton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
THE WHOLE TRUTH.
Most Editors Too Charitable to Print
All---Kansas Editor is Not.

People who are given to abusing tn,
newspaper for what Il prints or omit:
10 print, as the ease may be, should tax,
a hint from an article published in q
Kansas paper and be thankful that tn,
editor does not always tell the whole
truth or go into details concerning Ger.
tain affairs.
The Kansas editor, In describing an
entertainment in his town says:
It was, with one or two exceptions,
she rottcnest thing OF the kind ever seen
in Atchison, The singing Of Miss Rildca
Parkinson was something awful sound
ing most OF the time like pig squcal.
ing for something to eat. Miss Farlin.
son is the victim OF politeness, Her
friends pretend TO enjoy her singing in
private whereas they are bored, They
spurred her on to make herself OK.
tremely ridiculous last night, and did
her great harm by not giving her hint
as to the truth. The Landerson sisters
played duet on the piano for fifteen
minutes by the watch. 1t was simply
awful. but the audience thought II would
not be polite not to applaud. and brought
on second attack, which lasted ten
minutes, The sisters were probably
ruined for good housekeepers BY this
missapplied kindness OF the audience.
Falson Iterson, a youth who should be
put to work. sang one of those maudlin
popular songs about Sadie going away
from home because her father would not
keep her supplied with street car tickets
Falsom loafs around with the girls too
much, and he will never amount to any
thing. The violin solo by Miss Ancherly
was too bad for description, and the ae-
compartment was no better.
'The recitations by Annie Chanter and
Alice Pointer were the same old thing,
on the same old subjects. Yet both were
applauded and their minds turned from
the right channel OF housework and dish
washing. 1t was an unfortunate and
painful affair throughout, and no good
can come from it,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
SOON TO REACH EDMONTON,
Grand Trunk Pacihc's President Tells OF
Work Under Way.

EDMONTON. Ont, Sept. 25.-Chas,
n. Hays, president of the Grand Trunk
Pacific, is here. When questioned as tc
the probable entry OF train into Ed
monton, Mr.. Hays replied:
Il expect to run into Edmonton on
our system the next time / visit youi
city. The Grand Trunk Pacific will
reach Edmonton next spring or early in
the summer We are ready now to lay
track from Saskatoon eastward to the
completed portion and west from saska'
toon continuously and without interrup'
ton"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
WISCONSIN CENTRAL is SAFE.
President of Road Says Transfer Of the
Property is Out Of Question.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 24.--W. A. Brad
ford, president OF the Wisconsin Cen
tral, in emphatically declaring that there
is absolutely no possibility of change
in the control of the property. said:
H'The syndicate is a small one-a sort
Of family affair, and it is going to keep
the property. l do not know that any
one covets it, but if they do their am
billions will not be realized. There will
be no sale and no changes of any kind
either in the ownership or management
OF the Wisconsin Central"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
Health in the Canal Zone.

The high wages paid make it mighty
temptation to our young artisans TO
ioin the force Of skilled workmen need
ed to construct the Panama Canal. Many
are restrained however by the fear Of
fevers and malaria. 1t is the knowing
ones-those who have used Electric
Ritters, who go there without this fear,
well knowing they are safe from malar-
icus influence with Electric Bitters on
hand. Cures blood poison too, bilious.
ness, weakness and all stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. Guaranteed by
Chas. Rogers, druggist, Soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
wANAMARER is CONFIDENT.

NEW YORK, Sept 2i,-John Wana'
maker arrived from Euppeyesterday oil
board the steamship Oceanic of tn,
White star Line.- Mr. Wanamaker said
he had seen some ridiculous statements
in the papers as to the unsoundness oI
the financial situation In America. Some
of these statements had come fxom mer
OF whom he had never heard,
who are theyi' Mr., Wanamakcl
asked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
CANADIAN PACIFIC BLAMED.
Coroner's Jury Orders Two Arrests For
Fatal Wreck at Caledon.

TORONTO, Ont, Sept. 24-The coro.
ner's jury investigating the recent wreck
on the Canadian Pacific Railway at
Caledon, in which seven people were
killed and number injured, made its
report early today and directed the ar
rest of the engineer and conductor.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Com
pany was also blamed for putting mex
perienced men in charge OF passenger
trains.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
VICTIM or YELLOW JACK.
William Foster Of 18th Cavalry Dies in
Cieniuegos, Cuba,

HAVANA, Sept, 2l.--priyate William
Foster OF the. 10Th Cavalry who was
taken down with yellow fever on Sep
tembcrp, died today at Cienfuegos No
otter soldier has the fever and the an,
thorities do not think there will be any
more cases among the troops, There are
II cases among civilians at Cicntuegos
and one at Los ralos,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
MAY FINE WESTERN UNION.

MADISON, Wis, Sept "a. = The
We-tern Union Telegraph Company ia re-
ported to be laying plans to test the
validity of the ad valorem law, just
placed in operation in Wisconsin, as ap-
piled to telegraph companies. 1t is said
that the payment of taxes has been de-
layed SO long that the company is now
subject to Is per cent penalty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
ROB SWISS BANK.

BERN, Sept. 24-Two Russians armed
with revolvers entered the Bank of Mon
treaux at Montreaux today, killed the
cashier and carried off the contents of
the safe They were pursued by crowd
and were captured, but not before they
had badly wounded four of their pur-
suers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
BIERD LEAVES PANAMA.

PANAMA, Sept. 24.-W. G. Bierd,
general manager of the Panama Rail-
road. has resigned, to take effect 0cto-
ber l. He win probablyably start for
the United States Saturday. His re-
tirement is much regretted by foreigners
and natives, he having rendered valuable
and efficient services during the last two
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-25
FILIPINO ASSEMBLY TO MEET.

MANILA, Sept. 24,--Governor-Gen
Smith has issued a proclamation conyen'
ing the assembly for October 10.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-08
.SPRY DANCE AT 1O4
A ged Rabbiat Wedding Tires
Out Granddaughter.
HUNDREDS CHEER HIM ON

Ancient Character in New YOrk's
East Side After Famous jig Pro-
tests that He Wants to Continue.
Has Smoked All His Life and Goes
TO Bed Pnhins His Pipe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-08
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH BIBLE.
American Society Of Religion Meets
with Encoura cement.

The School OF the English Bible for this
city. under the auspices of the American
Society Of Religion. has begun the year
with encouraging prospects.
Last Friday evening a large class was
formed in Hamline NJ T Church in
GLIDING members of all the churches in
! that neighborhood.
This evening another class viii be or
ganiEed in St Stephens Episcopal
Church, on Fourteenth street. in Column
bia Heights, designed for the benefit of
the seven churches in that part of the
city. The faculty will consist Of Rev
Joseph Dawson, Phi D.; Rev. George F.
Dudley, D. d; Rev. George o. Little. D.
D.. and Rev. E. ". Bliss. D \. The
supervisors are r. P. Evans, from Cal
vary NJ Z. Church; a B. Carly, from
the Congregational Church; ". H. II.
Warman, NJ D.. from Fourth Presby-
terrain. A. z. Dowell from st. Stephen s.
R. T Moffett from Emmanuel Baptist;
c. r. Hail. from the Friends, and II. l..
SCheu. from Whitney Avenue Christian
A third class viii be formed tomorrow
evening in North Carolina Avenue Metho-
dis, Protestant Church, corner B and
Eighth streets southeast. TO accOmmC-
date the fifteen churches on Capitol Hill.
The faculty for this class viii be Rev.
Richard Shiplev. Rev. John Weidley,
Rev. J. W. Smith. and Prof. I. 3. Conk-
lin. The supervisors are J. r. Bradley,
G. r. Cook, W. T. Watts r. N. Hender-
son, Z. 4. earns, Samuel Hardy. ". s.
Keiser. c. R Uneer. n. F. Shelton, ".
F. Hummer, ana II. X. Simpson, repre-
senting the various churches.
The principal of the school is Rev. J.
E. Gilbert, D. D., who is the author of
the text books used, and who viii give
much title 70 supervision, teaching in the
/ classes, conducting reviews and eXamina-
! tons. and bringing all things under one
! general plan with unity Of purpose from
/ beginning TO end The sessions of the
! classes viii be held regularly each week
/ on the evenings and at the places an
! nounced above, and will be open TO the
| general public An enrolment viii be
made in each class. and school principles
/ and methods viii be applied throughout
! the course to secure thoroughness
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-08
DISTRICT MAN RESIGNS.
Thomas J. Hobbs Quits Place in the
Treasury.

Treasury.
Thomas J. Hobbs. disbursing clerk OF
tie Treasury Department at $500 a year,
has submitted his resignation 10 Secretary
Cortelyou The name Of Philip II. Mat
tingly is announced as his successor. with
an increase from 5000 to $500 Both
men are residents Of the District Of Co
lumbia.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-10

cent ren1'y organized met YESTERDAY e..
Ho1mos Holm with Miss Tinsman in the the Emery a1tsr
p,t,n, Mr: and aa. Mrs. V. pease will Ioav. tho
where hha tha,. VI n.;,n neNt week for the coast
spending MiiS Lgq,se 36s ndHiom RH?;som who has been
9'o"' mas. returned 20 Wellesley. ''' !"
Butte, ta.i Mont h se5eid nt.jd. has returned from
past week. Has spent the
by MRS, bo, d. Moore Lindsey. accompanied
far "a %on5 fSr SON Crawford, sailed last WeeS
Noon ne Sc S;ewl9g club met Yesterday aftcr.
'oV" with Miss Mamie sappington m =
me Five Hundred club met ves4or,,, :.
afternoon with Mrs. s; Pinkerton.
ras. Mr' am and Mrs. Thomas Weir have goro
east Tor a few weeks. sonc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-10
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack was Severe.

Chas. W; Bowman. LIST Lieut.. and
ad1t 4th NJ. $. Nj Cav. Vols, writes
from Lanham, Md, as follows:
Though somewhat averse TO patent
medicines, and still more averse to be
coming professional affidavit man. il
seems only plain duty in the present
instance 10 add my experience 10 the
columns already written concerning the
curative powers of Peruna
Il have been particularly benefited
by It's use for colds in the head and
throat, ] have been able to fully cure
myself OF most severe attack in forty
eight hours by its use according to di-
rections. I use it as a preventive when
ever threatened with an attack.
Members of my family also use it
for like ailments We are recommend
ing il TO our friends -
-Chas. w. Bowman,
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna
Almanac for 1907,