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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
The Bird Got Wise.

A gentleman by way of a joke placed
a golf ball in the nest of his ancient
parrot. Polly sat with exemplary pa
thence ON her novel egg and appeared
pretty nearly heartbroken when the
weeks went by and she found herself
unrewarded. At last she could stand
it no longer. A terrible screeching
brought her owner downstairs at
o clock in the morning.
Whats the matter, Pol!y?" he ask
ed as he noticed that the birds beak
was Clipped through trying to get al
the interior.
"Matter!" screetched Polly. "Great
Scott, I'm bunkere ered!"-London Tele'
graph.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
He Set a Date.

A merchant in q Wisconsin town
who had Swedish clerk, sent him out
to do some collecting. When be re-.
turned from an unsuccessful trip be
reported: "Yim Yonson say he will
pay ven be sells his hogs. Vim Olesep.
he will pay ven he sell him wheat, and
Bill Pack say be will pay in january"
WELL" said the boss, ''that's the
first time Bill ever set date to pay.
Did he really say he would pay in
January ?"
"Vell, aye tank so, said the clerk,
He say it ban dam cold day ven
you git dat money. 1 tank that ban
in january !"-Harper 9 Weekly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
A Hard Debt to Pay.

AZ owe debt of gratitude that can
never be paid off, writes 6. s. Clark,
of Westfeld, Iowa, 'fOr my rescue
from death, by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. Both lungs we're SO seriously
affected that death seemed imminent,
when l commenced taking New Dis
covery. The omiDOus dry, hacking
cough quit before the first bottle was
used, and two more bottles made q
complete cure" Nothing has ever
equaled New Discovery for coughs
colds and all throat and lung com.
plants. Guaranteed by B. F.
Hughes druggist. SOC and 81. Trial
bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
He Fought at Gettysburg.

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost foot at Gettysburg, writes !:
Electric Bitters have done me more
good than any medicine l ever took.
For several years l had stomach trou-
BILE, and paid out much money for
medicine to. little purpose, until l began
taking EIectic Bitters. 1 would not
take $500 for what they have done for
me-" Grand tonic for the aged and
for female weaknesses. Great altera-
tive and body builder; sure cure. for
lame back and weak kidneys. Guar
anteed by B. F. Hughes, druggist. so
cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
The Line Must Be Drawn.

Young Spoonamore: "Such beau
tiful moonlight evening as this, Miss
Julie, is enough to make anybody love
every body"
The Young Woman: Yes; but it
isn't quite enough to make every body
love anybody"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
RIVERHEADS.

Supervisor, T. NJ. Smiley, 223.
Road Commissioner, J. E. Gale. PIG.
Road Director, J. L. Clemmer, 81; j. R.
Rowan, II.
Overseer of Poor. j. J. Rosen, "A.
Consta BILE, W T. Mckee, 221.
Justices, W. w. Hamilton. 207; s. A. d.
Nick ee, 212; VIM. TaliafeTro, 116
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
PASTURES.

PASTURES.
Supervisor, Jacob H. R0hrer, 255
Road Commissioner, r. l.. Trimble. 81;
L. E. Hicks, 81; W. I. Lightner, 54; SAM
A. Dunlap, SO.
Road Director. j. H. Baylor, SO; E. NJ
ROhrer, "a; j q. Carper, 54.
Overseer of Poor, W. H Adkins, 1903; R
B. Dull, 80.
Constable. J. D. Wheeler, 81; J. l.. Ford,
12j; E. K. Hoover, 81
Justices. J w Montgomery, 22s; H. S.
Shuey, 215; N. B. Hulvey, 13S; George D.
Jordan. 9S
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
NOTTH RIVER.

Supervisor, NJ. Bruce Whitmore, 273
Road Commissioner, G. W. Reeves, 1913;
J. A. Kiracofe ia
Road Director. s. c. Neff, l45 A. P.
Dudley, $50.
Overseer of Poor, II. Rawley, 257.
Constable, 7. + Burton, 261.
Justices. J. W. Hopewell. 2OS; j. M. H.
Randolph, 252; J. T. Ewing, "a.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
A New Store.

Go to the New York and 10 cent
store to buy Japanese and German
china, also Porcelain enamel and tin
ware.
DAVIS s. HOLT,
1113m Is N. Augusta Street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

Words are good when backed by
deeds, but you don't see the man who
makes ar elegant salary showing his
pay envelope.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That Will Interest Our
Readers

The Walkersville & Ireland Railroad
O., recently chartered in Wes5 Vir-
ginia to build from Walkersville to
MarlintOn. will, it is said, build six
miles of line imm ediately.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

j. l.. Whitmore of Martinsburg, W.
Va, has negotiated with Pennsylva-
mia capitalists for 1872 acres of timber
land in that State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

A letter from Madison, W. Va says the
Coal River Railway has completed its
line to Madison and has operated is
first train to the town.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

Among the new manufacturing en-
terprises incorporated in West Vir-
glnia last week was the Blount Noun.
tain Portland Cement Co., which is
capitalized at So, 600, 900, and it propos-
es to establish cement works In the
State of Alabam.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

The Fairmont g. Warrington Elec =
trio Railway Co. is reported to have
secured nearly all rights of way. and
C instruction is progressing rapidly, al d
much OF the track has already been
laid.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

For Treasurer-J. N. Mcfarland, 1897.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-15

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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-28

Judge Winchester issue,
another bench warrant Saturda,
for the arrest Of Frank johnson 70
blind pigging. johnson wa
brought down from Turtle Lake
by Deputy Sheriff Cotton on Mon
day.
Post card views of Washburn
Genuine photographs l0c each (:
for 25c. Forbes Drug Store.
Dr.. Forbes returned from Valley
City Monday. He says Mrs
Forbes and the children are more
than delighted with the school
advantages received there. While
in Valley City the doctor attended
the commencement exercises of
the state normal Of which Gladys
and Hazel are freshmen
Word reached Washburn Mon
day Of the death of the son of DR..
and Mrs. Dillon. The boy died
Friday after a lingering illness.
He was born in Washburn two
years ago, and when a few months
ola, his parents moved to Larned,
Kas. where they now reside. The
Leader joins in with the many
friends in extending sympathy.
One Herford bull, nearly full
blooded, weight about 1900 lbs,
build. Will sell cheap for cash.
Age years. For particulars in
quire at Hans Holtan & Sons.
Washburn, N. D.
The Fargo District Of the
Swedish Lutheran Minnesota
conference will meet at Under
wood, N. OAK, on the 9th and 10th
Of July, 1907. This district con-
sists Of the northwestern part Of
Minnesota and the whole state of
N. D. All the ministers of this
district are expected to be present
and all Swedish Lutherans on the
Missouri slope are cordially invited
to attend this important meeting.
The meeting will be held on the
Fairgrounds and commence at 10:
80 a. m. July 9Th.
j. F. Neander.
Vice Pres. Of the District.
Lost-A charm with K. Of P
emblem on one side and NJ. w. A.
emblem on the other. Liberal
reward for return of same.
Hans Nygaard
Word was received from E. S..
Neal yesterday that reports had
been received from three care of
copper ore from the mine in New
Mexico in which he and others in
this section are interested. The
ore had been shipped to a smelter
and PANIED out at the rate of 20
per cent copper, making it I'M
usually valuable. The ore was the
run Of the mine and was the first
large shipment made by the own
ers and they are naturally highly
alated over the assay report. Sew
eral Bismarckers are intererted in
this mine and everything has a
copper hue to them these days.
Tribune.
POST CARDS-Those having
negatives at the gallery can have
them put on post cards for lOc
each. This is a snap and will not
last long.
bench warrant was issued by
Judge winchester wednesday for
the arrest of Nels Berglin for bur-
The sheriff left for the
part of the county to ar
rest the man.
Pop45c-at Merry's.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-28

Mrs. F. Ell. Schofeld and infan
son Harry D. spent Saturday AM
Sunday in Oliver county.
The ferry will make free trip
all day on the Fourth. A grea
many are expected from over tn
river to celebrate in Washbarn.
Genuine Photographic views O
Washburn for sale at Forbes
Drug Store.
The Thompson Hardware store
has been a popular place this weel
for free lunches. The Majestic
range sale was a success and
number Of wives made happy by
the possession Of one.
Houses painted five years age
with Bradley & Vrooman paint
look nicer and are better protected
than if painted two years with
other paints. Buy your paint from
Schulze Bros.
The local band gave another Of
their popular band concerts on
Main st. last Friday night. The
boys are practicing three evenings
a week and expect to entertain a
large crowd with their selections
next week.
We have just received a swell
line Of single and double harnesses.
j. q. Ness & Co.
The special that went to Bis
lnarck last a Saturday was notas
crowded as expected Washburn
is a busy place on Saturday and
very few took advantage Of the
early morning train.
Rates have been reduced on Farm In.
surance in old reliable St. Paul Fire and
Ins. Co. FRANK E. FUNK,
First Natl. Bank. Washburn. N. D.
The Wilton people too are be-
ginning to realize there is a lake
near Washburn. A large crowd
from there spent Sunday rowing
and fishing and many have plann-
ed on returning to stay several
Farm Loans-Low rate Of interest
with optional payments on princi-
pal at any time. Call on or write
G.. O. Raugust.
Sheriff Lee Of Ward Go. passed
through town in his auto Tuesday
on his way to Bismarck. He was
taking a prisoner to the peniten-
He was driving the auto
which was used in the capture of
the Sawyer bank robbers.
Get one of those famous Hoosie1
Drills from the Mandan Mercan-
tile Co.
A field Of grain about a mile
of town owned by Anton
is about 20 inches high
and ready to head. The heavy
the last two weeks has
pushed the grain ahead and no
is heard about the late
spring.
Thompson's are giving free a
handsome set of ware, we'll worth
$3.50. See advertisement in this
paper.
j. G. Ness and family are busy
this week, moving into the Digen
residence. Mr.. Digen has dis
of his household furniture
and in a few weeks will leave for
a trip in Canada to be gone for
the summer.
STEAMSHIP TICKETS. Lowest rates
5 different companies. F. B.. FUNK
LIST Nat. Bank ashburn, N. d.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Thompson
left last Saturday for Lake Nebo-
canon, Wis. where they will visit
a few weeks. Tom has
a position as travelling
agent for a Chicago hardware firm
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-28
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
:: LOCAL NEWS ::
Market Report

Wheat "a
Oats. AZ
Eggs
Butter .l0-lS
Potatoes .S5
S W a S t i k a..
Karl Klein left Tuesday on a
three weeks trip in South Dakota.
Atty. Register came up from
Bismarck Wednesday to attend
court.
N. Hargrave of Denhoff was a
business visitor in Washburn this
week.
The good rain Monday morning
made the farmers and merchants
happy.
Let the Mandan Mercantile Co
figure on your lumber bill.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Reynolds
was down from McClusky on real
estate buiness.
Tom Edwards, editor of the
Underwood Miner, spent Sunday
in Washburn.
A.. B. Anderson left Friday for
his home at Kindred N. D. on a
two weeks vacation.
A large supply of new Victor
Records. always on hand a
.Persey's Jewelry Store.
Mrs. Geo. Juell went to Bis.
marck Tuesday to attend the
Swett-Schmidt wedding.
P. 81. Langbelle, and @. A. Rust
of Underwood attended court on
Wednesday Of this week.
Get some of that $50 Land loan
money. Frank E. Funk,
1st Natl. Bank. Washburn
Chas, Kaldin and G.. Lundstrom
were down from McClusky this
week transacting business.
Atty. Ellsworth, one Of the
prominent lawyers of jamestown,
vas a court visitor this week.
Diamond willowfence posts at
j. G.. Ness & Co.'S.
A. o. Wike, of the Glarum &
Wike Drug Go. of Underwood
spent Wednesday in Washburn.
j. A. Golfer, a prominent bust
ness man of Minot, was transact
ing business in town this week.
Before making your loans, either
Real estate or Chattel, sec
First Natl Bank Washburn. Cap
ital and surplus $4,000.
Mrs. James Wallace of Bis
marck was a guest at the Lamb
home a couple Of days this week.
D. j. Circuit, manager Of the
local telephone at Max, was a
business visitor in town Thursday.
viii Go on Your BOND, Frank 3,
Funk, Ist. NATL Bank, Washburn,
North Dakota.
The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe. .Renfrow Of Turtle Lake
is reported seriously III with
pneumonia.
Talk to r. M. Brown about that
Lumber Bill.
Farmers & Merchant Lumber Co
Washburn, n. D
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-28
Miss Margaret Graeppe returned
Monday from a weeks visit in Bis
marck, taking in the carnival and
~circ7,c

naTcK, taxing IN the carnival AM
circus.
Prof. Henderson, a Norwegian
Lutheran teacher, has opened ;
parochial school in Washburn 70:
the summer.
Will Richards went to Garrison
where he helped that team win the
ball game from Max. Mr.. Richards
returned Monday.
Ole J. Bjortomt came up from
Beldenville Wis. to visit his
daughter Mrs. 0. g. Peterson
during the summer.
County Treasurer Danielson and
family spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends at Wiprud.
The trip was made in an auto.
Before buying harness call at
the Mandan Mercantile Co., and
inspect these special made harness
Fred Miles, Of West Concord
MINI. has accepteda position with
the Mclean Co. Abstract Co. and
will stay here during the summer.
Drs. Sawyer and Douglass went
to Underwood Wednesday to assist
DR.. Fisher in a severe operation.
The trip was made in the formers
auto.
DR.. A. M. Hardaway left Mon.
day for Irvinton Kentucky. DR..
Higgins will have charge Of the
dental Offices during the formers
absence.
Do you want to know about the
Mankato Commercial College.
Mankato, Mimi? Write for their
catalog. 1t is free.
w. B. Partridge was in from
Conkling Thursday buying sup
plies. He came from Iowa two
years ago and brought the j. D.
Allen farm. He says the crops
are looking exceptionally fine and
there has been plenty Of rain SO
far.
G. o. Nelson and family visited
at the Danielson home last Thurs
day and Friday. Mr. Nelson at
tended the Farmers Mutual
Insurance meetings Of which he is
one of the directors.
Last Sunday at Dogden the
general store of Sgutt & Lebedorf
was broken into by burglars.
They secured between thirty and
forty dollars worth of merchan-
disc. No trace has been found Of
the burglars.
- Our business is to loan money
Call or write First National Bank,
of Washburn, N. D. Capital and
surplus $4,000.
81. Hester, cashier Of the
Farmers State Bank Of Coleharbor
was in Washburn Tuesday on his
way to Center to fix up the
county records.
Mrs. F. A. Callahan returned
Monday from a two weeks stay in
Underwood and Garrison. While
in Garrison she was the guest Of
Mrs. Frank McGray.
FOR SALE-A 5000 Id. fire
proof safe, inside measurements
30 x 48 inches, practically new and
bargain. Large enough for the
records of any medium sized Office.
of Mclean County Alb
stract Co.. Washburn. N. D.
It is hoped, by the Fourth of
July decoration committee. that
every merchant will decorate their
store windows as we'll as the out
side of the buildings.
w. A. Lantz has been making
arrangements to dispose of his
livery barn to local parties. He
will leave for Seattle to visit his
brother who is sick at a hospital.
David Schlickenmayer ST. has
sold his farm nine miles north
west Of town to Christian Dick Of
Denhof. Mr.. Schlickenmaver
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-28
500 TIME TABLE.
-WEsT BOUND
Daily except Sunday, 1915 A. NJ.
-EAsT BOUND
Daily except Sunday, 4:40 P. M
E.. g. BUTLER, Agt.W ashburn, ND
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Sheriff John Beck
Treasurer. ..... A. T.. Danielson
Auditor. .............O.B B. Wing
Clerk Of Court. -. q. O. Raugust
States Attorney....W w. L. Nuessle
County Judge...... G. Olgeirson
Sup't. Of Schools. 80. H. G.. Olson
Register Of Deeds. II. G. Nygaard
Commissioners-Hans Hultberg
Frank Putt and Theo, Taylor.
Surveyor........ O.. G. S. Solem
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-07
BUILDING
OF VESSELS
Heavy Increase in American
Built Vessels In the
Past Year.

TA<, total tonnage of merchant YES
sA1s built in the United States and Of
fciauy numbered by the Bureau of
Navigation during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1907, was 1,463 vessels
~ 51O.S65 gross tons, the largest in
half a century, and exceeded only
twice in American history. COnstruc-
ton in 1856 amounted TO 5S3.45O gross
IONS. in 1854 to 536,O46 gross tons.
In those years the tonnage built III the
United States greatly exceeded the
tonnage built in the United Kingdom.
In the past fiscal year steel steam
vessels built in the United States
numbered 122 of $50, Sos tons, by far
tbe greatest tonnage of this descrip-
lion in our history, and about one
fifth the tonnage built in the Uni51d
Kingdom. OF these steel steamers.
Al Of 283.713 tons were built on the
Great Lakes; the LIE Grand S. de Graf
cf 1871 tons being the largest yet
built for those waters. Fifteen new
lake steamers are each over 1000
tons. In 1903 the largest steamer
built on the lakes was $500 tons.
The total tonnage and average size
Of steel steamers built for the coast
ing trade are the largest in our his
tory. On the seaboard "a ocean steam
prs. each over 1000 gross tons, ag'
cregating 9S.02S tons were built, the
largest being the Mexican, S,579 tons
for the new West Coast Hawaiian
trade via the Tehuantepec Railway
Only TWO steamers Havana and Sara,
+oga. each of 6,391 tons operating
under the Ocean Mail Act of 1891 tC
Havana, were built for the foreign
trade.
Four years have now elapsed since
a suuare-rigged vessel was built il
the United States. and the increase il
steam tonnage is accompanied by !
decline in the building of schoOne~s
A relatively new type, the schooner
equipped with auxiliary motor power
is appearing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-07
To CONVENE
TOMORROW
Several Interesting Cases to
Be Tried Before Crir11i-
nal Court.

The July term of the Criminal Court
of Record is to convene tomorrow
morning, Judge Beggs presiding, and
while the term will not be as lengthy
as the last term, or the cases before
it as important, there are a number
of cases of Importance to be heard.
The docket is light one as COM
pared with the one at the previous
term. Among the cases of interest,"
to be heard are those of w. c. Ward
and George Suarez, who are now mere
under bond upon the charge OF
gambling. Both were recently arres,
ted in Gulfport, and it is anticipated
that the hearing of these cases will
prove interesting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-07
GREAT ACCOMMODATION
NEEDED FOR chill REN

uuent1y desire that citizens who see
dumb brutes mistreated report the
same to President Wilson or any
member of the committee, and in ibis
manner much good can be accom-
plished.
President Wilson stated yesterday
afternoon that the marshal and OIL
GERS of the police department were
rendering much assistance to the So
ciety and had not only recognized
the special officers appointed and
given police power, but are co-operat-
ing with them In every respect.
To incorporate.
The society is to be incorporated
with the view OF giving it wider
scope. The incorporation papers have
been prepared, and it is expected that
within a few weeks the articles OF
incorporation will be received. To
defray the expense of incorporation
and other incidentals at the present
time funds are needed, and those In
clind to assist in this worthy move
ment are requested to contribute to
a fund of about $50, which Is neces-
sary at the present time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-07
BOAT RACES
SCHEDULED
FOR FRIDAY
Two Racing Launches to Be
Seen in a Twenty-Five
Mile Run.
ANOTHER RACE FOR THE SAME
DATE HAS BEEN sARRANoED
BETWEEN THE MAIZE F., CUPID
AND IOWA, WHICH WILL BE IN
TERESTING.

The date for the race between the
Gem, owned by Allie Riera and the
Ora, owned by w. A. Durham, has
been set for next Friday afternoon.
This was arranged last night, when
the owners of the two fastest racing
launches along the gulf coast met and
agreed upon the date. The race will
be for large purse, and will be over
a twenty-five mile triangular course.
Another Race Arranged.
Another race has been arranged
for the same afternoon. 1t will be
between the Maize F., Cupid and Iowa,
and will be almost as interesting as
the one between the two boats built
especially for racing. The three for
mer boats are about evenly matched,
and almost the same size. The
Maize F. is propelled by a 12-horse
power Standard engine. the Cupid by
a 16-horse power Globe and the Iowa
by an 18-horse power Lamb.
twenty-five Mile Run.
Both races will be over a 25-mile
triangular course The start will be
made at the buoy off Town Point,
and will be to the navy yard, life
saving station and then back to the
buoy. The start will be made at 2:30
leading of, and after they have gone
about one-half the course the Gem and
Ora will start their race, making all
five Of the launches finish close to
getheT. The two races will be en-
tirely separate, but will be run at
the same time.
Boats in Shape.
All five of the launches are, in good
condition and now ready for the race
excepting the Gem. This launch is
now on the ways, where she is being
placed in racing condition She viii
be lightened and, will be in racing
trim when launched this week. The
engines have been overhauled.
Both the Gem and Ora are equipped
with % horse power engines, which
develop Sc horse power, and 1T is
expected that they will average ovel
twenty knots an hour on the run.
All of the excursion boats and
steamers In the harbor have already
been chartered, and will follow the
boats in the races.