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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08
COUNTRY BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE

One of the most striking disclos-
ures of the completed national bank
returns has been the general gain in
cash reserves reported by the $500
country banks of the United States.
Between August % and December 3
the western banks outside reserve
senters increased their reserves near
ly 4 percent, southern banks IL per
cent, and those of the middle west 2
IL per cent Even the eastern states
show gain of percent, while the
New England banks report an in
crease of 1 percent. All sections of
the national banking territory report
increased reserves for country banks
except the five banks of our island
possessions, which showed reserves
of 80 81 percent in December,
against 81 IL percent last August.
Country banks as a whole showed
average reserves of 1917 percent last
month; in August they had 1858 per-
cent ney are only Obliged by law
TO carry 10 percent reserves, three
ffths of which may be on deposit at
q reserve city.
This leaves the question open as to
whether the gain was secured
through a production of loans or.by in
ereasing cash holdings. On this
point there is conclusive evidence
that the country banks strengthened
their reserve position by accumulat-
ing actual cash. Even New York
banks showed 81 800 600 increase in
cash holdings. Other significant gains
were $759. 600 by the country banks
Of North Dakota, s6sO,0O0 South Da-
kota, $1f21 900 Nebraska, 81 ,27Y,eUy
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08
A few Dress Goods remnants still
on sale at Webb Bros.
Lieut. Governor Lewis

Lieut.-Gcvernor Lewis
Lieutenant Governor r. s. Lewis of
Fargo, Is being urged by his friends
over the state to come out as candi-
date for reelection to his present Of
flee. Should he decide to do SO the
Courier is of the opinion that he will
have easy sailing at the primaries,
notwithstanding the fact that he was
not endorsed by the insurgent gang.
Mr.. Lewis has been one of the solid
business men of this state and dur
ing territorial days, coming here when
North Dakota land could be had for
paying the taxes. He has had faith
In the future Of this section and by
his industry and level headed BUSH
ness ability has amassed in a few
years fortune. He has been hard
worker and is a self made man-one
of the kind the people like to honor.
His record in the legislature Of this
state Is clean and We see no reason
why he should not be again honored
II he SO desires. lCooperstown Cour-
ier i
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

civic improvements.
Robert orr-Railways and manufac-
lures.
John Yegen-Retail and jobbing
trade.
70. K. Bull-Publicity.
w. E. Butler House.
H. L. Reade City and county affairs
Q. H. Will-Taxation and assess
ments.
P. G. Remington Trade expansion
R. L. establishments.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08
Announcement

Fargo, N. D., Dec. FL, 1907.
TO the Republican Electors OF the
State of North Dakota:
! hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of justice of the
supreme court to the primaries to
De held on June "a, 1908.
EDWARD H. WRIGHT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

Lucas now comes forward with 4
pre-inventory sale that should reach
host OF buyers. See his ad. in this
issue.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08
NORTH DAKOTA NOTES

NUAIH DHAUlH lyUlLO
The state board of medical examin
ers is holding session at Grand
Forks.
Mlnot is preparing for the annual
militia meeting to be held there this
year.
James Holes of Fargo, has gone to
Indianapolis in the interests of the
American Society OF Equity.
Minot is in line wit some of the
other prominent towns in the way of
having sensational murder trial.
North Dakotans who have gone
south for the winter to avoid Sc
we're winter realize now. they have
made a mistake.
The Lidgerwood Broadaxe has
completed its twentieth year and
Editor Andrews will continue to hew
to the line-as before.
Consul H. Ben6eke of Grand Forks
will set sail this month for Naples
and expects to spend the balance of
the winter in European countries.
Minot railroad conductor is de-
PENDANT in case for assaulting a
newsboy. During the alteration the
newsy claims the con drew revol-
YER
Editor Bill MUMMY of the Buford
Tribune, has had more trouble there
with blindpiggers of that community
but as usual "OId Bill seems to be
on top.
Edgeley held an election to vote
$1,000 worth of bonds to establish a
municipal electric light plant. An
other town cooking up trouble for it.
self.
Ex-County Treasurer Mitchell of
Ward county, has tired Of banking
business and has gone back to his
trades engaging in the harness bust
ness at Williston.
Editor Crowell the new publisher
of the Wheatland Eagle starts the
new year with renewed enthusiasm
and also makes a great improvement
in the appearance of his paper.
Malchow's dance orchestra has
been playing at some towns along
the main line of the N. P. not far
from Bismarck. Malchow was for
merly an orchestra leader at the |
Capital City.
In recent issue of the Grand |
Forks Herald, through an interview
States Attorney Norton gives Adams
county a glowing send-off as to it's
advantages-and then Pat also gets
a good boost for himself and has his
picture run-to boot.
Editor Thurston of the Hazelton |
Republican, wallowed through the |
snow banks of Foster county for the
sake of visiting with old friends dur
ing the holidays-but was more tnan
glad to get back to bask in the sun
shine of the Slope.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

Pre-inventory sale of a large line CT
fine goods at 90 percent discount il
offered IN Lllcss ad. today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08
Land OFFICE
BUSINESS 1907
AT BISMARCK

The following statement shows the
business done at the United States.
land Office, Bismarck, N. D., for the
year ending December 81, 1907, and
for the month of December, 1907:
Original homestead entries. 2,661
Res. D. S.................. II
Homestead declarations 8
Coal declarations ...... a
State selections ......g.. IL
Railway selections ........ 1856
Cash entries !. .............. 1928
F1nal homestead proofs. ...... LAS
Total cash receipts, 1915, 765.10.
For Month Of December, 1907
Homestead declarations 1890. A
Original Homestead entries. ~. 231
Final homestead proofs. 23O
cash entries ............... 1876
State selections Q
N. P. Ry selections II
Total cash receipts for month, $780,
772.32. &
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

Flannelette will be sold at those
bargain prices for few days longer
at Webb Bros.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

sY N. II. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every morning except Monday,
at Bismarck, North Dakota, is delivered by
carrier to all parts of the city at so cents per
month. If sent by mail through the postofice,
81 per year. The daily sent to any address
outside of Bismarck in the United States,
postage prepaid, 81 per year; s. for six
months; 81 for three months.
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday; twelve and sixteen
Pages; containing summary of the news of
the week-local and foreign-particular atten.
tion being paid to state news. Sent to any
address, postage paid, for 81 for one year; so
cents for six months; 25 cents for three
months.
Fhe Bismarck Tribune is the oldest news
yaper in the state-Weekly established June
IL, 1873; Daily established in 1881. 1t has
wide circulation and is desirable advertis
ing medium. Being published at the capita
Of the state it makes feature of state news
II a semi-ofhcial character, and is therefore
particularly interesting to all who desire te
keep the run of state affairs-political, socia
and business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

20 per cent Discount Sale still 90.
ing on at Webb Bros.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

At the next meeting City Engineer
Atkinson will address the club on the
city Beautiful wherein he will sug-
gest system OF narrowing the road
way of the residence portion of the
city and boulevarding; also establish.
ing city parks.
MIR. Atkinson has good article in
the December North Dakota Magazine
on Irrigation, which suggests that his
talk on identifying our streets will
be interesting,
The following chairmen OF commit.
tees were announced.
Geo. III. Russ Finance.
G. A. Rawlings-Public health and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

Editor Thurston of the Hazelton
Republican, wallowed through the
snow banks of Foster county for the
sake of visiting with old friends dur
ing the holidays-but was more tnan
glad to get back to bask in the sun
shine of the Slope.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-08

Consul H. Bendeke of Grand Forks
will set sail this month for Naples
and expects to spend the balance of
the winter in European countries.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Two Prominent Citizens of County
Dead

Spencer McCurdy died Sunday morn
ing at $50 at his farm home in Caledo.
MIA township, after an illness of several
weeks of stomach trouble, although the
serious nature of the sickness was not
realized until within a short time be-
fore his death. He was born in Birm.
ingham, Mich, 55 years ago, coming to
Corunna with his parents, the late
Hugh McCurdy and wife, when small
child. His wife died seven years ago,
and his only daughter died soon after.
One son, Clifford Fl :, who is some
where in California and his brother,
John L. McCurdy of Corunna, survive
him.
Mr.. McCurdy was we'll and favorably
known, being a member of all the Co
runna Masonic bodies including the
Commandery. The funeral was held
Wednesday at the home.
Geo. S. Leetch died at his home in
Vernon township Sunday night after a
long illness. He was one of the older
residents of the county and has always
lived on his farm. Mr. Leetch was a
prominent member of the Masonic lodge
and Corunna Commandery knights
Templar, the latter lodge having charge
of the funeral from the home Thursday
afternoon at l o'clock.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
The Post Office Building.

An agreement between the contrac-
tors, and the government has finally
been made so that work can probably
be resumed on the post Office building
this fall. A letter from Messrs. Hickman
states that as soon as the contract was
completed the question of the iron
work was at once taken up with the
mill and that there will be no delay on
their part to the early commencement
of the work. A car load of crushed
stone will be shipped at once and the
work about the wall completed so that
the grading can be done. The plan is
to fire-proof the building to the ceiling.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Announcement.

To the Republican electors of Shia.
wassee county:
wish to say that am candidate
for nomination for county clerk at the
primary election, September 1st While
] would like to make personal canvass
and meet as many voters as possible,
my business is such that / am unable
to do so. Also, find that many of the
candidates for Office are using consid-
erable amount of money in cigars and
liquid refreshments, which is contrary
to the spirit If not the letter of our
election laws, and which am neither
able or willing to do.
My claim for support at the polls is
that 1 have always worked for the
success of the party and its candidat es
and am fully competent to perform the
duties of the Office, having spent great
part of my life in some occupation re-
quiring clerical ability. and If nominal
ed and elected will use every endeavor
to give an honest and careful admins
tration.
Thanking you in advance for such
support as You may give me, and which
shall try to merit.
THOMAS A. LAwRIE.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Annual Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Cook
Cooper-Waugh-Bartlett families will
be held in McCurdy park at Corunna
Friday, August 21. Cards to this
effect have been sent out to those
connected with these families by
Mrs. Samuel Willis, secretary of the
family association. This annual
gathering is filled with much pleas
ure and interest for the members of
these families, and is always well
attended. Matters of interest polit-
ically and otherwise will be discuss
ed at this reunion.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
viii Appreciate Support for Repre-
sentative

John j. Whelan earnestly solicits
the support of the voters of Shiawas-
see county in his effort to secure the
nomination for representative in the
state legislature.
y In 1902 Mr.. Whelan lacked one
vote of securing the nomination
which he now seeks, and as a very
close second, he was entitled to a
deep sense of gratitude and appre-
citation for the royal support given
him at that convention.
In 1906 Mr.. Whelan was elected
supervisor of his township and the
board of supervisors made him chair
man of that body-a compliment sell
dom conferred upon new supervis-
or. During the ensuing year Mr..
Wheian demonstrated to each men,
ber his ability as a presiding officer
by his conservative, courteous and
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Mcmillan Howard

In the presence of number OF
intimate friends and relatives, Wednes.
day afternoon at o'clock at the home
Of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
F. Howard, Williams street, Owosso,
Hugh Herbert Mcmillan of Munising,
and Miss Maybelle Howard were united
in marriage by Rev. G. w. Jennings.
The ring service was used, Miss Mar
garet Mcmillan, sister of the groom,
acting as bridesmaid, and r, F. Howard,
brother of the bride as best man. Miss
Howard was beautifully gowned in
white silk messaline, the bridesmaid in
a Brussels net gown over white silk.
Mr.. Mcmillan is assistant cashier of
the First National Bank at Munising
but becomes cashier of the State Bank at
Gwinn in September, where the couple
will reside after trip to Niagara Falls
and New York City. Mrs Mcmillan
hat been teacher Of voice culture at
Alma college the past year, being a
singer of much talent She has made
many friends during her short stay in
Owosso.
Guests were present at the wedding
from Sioux City, Iowa; Duluth, Mimi
Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Ohio; Muni.
sing and Port Huron.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Series of Sermons.

Rev. c. M. Keene, pastor of the
Church of Christ, will deliver
three Sunday evening sermons on
the work of the Holy Spirit as fol-
lows:
1, The Work. Of the Holy Spirit
in Giving to us the Bible.
2. The Work Of the Holy Spirit
in Conversion.
3. The Work of the Holy Spirit in
the Christians Heart.
These sermons will explain many
things that have perpleXed you, and
correct many erroneous teachings
upon this great subject. The first
sermon will be given Sunday evening
Aug. 16.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Northwest Middlebury.
Yours truly,
Mrs. H. A. Keyes.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Vincent are en-.
tertaining their daughter, Minnie, OF
Detroit during the campmeeting-
Mrs Matte Carse was the guest of Mrs.
Wilbur Bigford Saturday night and
Sunday they attended the campmeeting
Miss Jessie Hayes was the guest of
Mrs Bell Smith last week for couple
of days-Mrs Florence Rockwell has
been spending few days with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Dennis
Snyder-Mrs David Campbell has
been entertaining friends from Pontiac
who came to take in the campmeeting
Mrs Reuben Dennis and little Ruth
of Owosso have been taking in the
campmeeting-Miss Della Darling
has been spending few days with
Dennis Snyder and family and attend
ing campmeeting. She returns to her
work in Chicago Thursday-Mrs
Bell Smith spent Monday with friends
in Ovid J Knapp and wife visited
his sister, Mrs L G VanDyne, and G G
Smith and wife last Friday-Mrs
Knapp spent few days with her moth
er and sister, Lydia, in Ovid-Mrs S
w Knapp of Worthwhile visited J Knapp
and family also her sister, Mrs L c
VanDyne, G G Smith and wife, return
ing to Worthwhile Saturday-Mrs Lot
tie Seib and children spent Monday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs A II
Whitaker-DavidP Phillips is in very
poor health at this writing-Mrs
Minnie Wilks of Detroit, is spending
some time here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Vincent-Mr and
Mrs Kinney of Pontiac, spent few days
with David Campbell and family
Mr. and Mrs Kinney visited at d Sny-
der's one day last week-G G Smith
and wife visited J J Knapp and family
Thursday,
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Remember You Must Enroll.

The Tribune deems it safe to pre-
dict that when September 1 comes
along a large number of Republicans
in the state in general and in Bay
county in particular will be deprived
of the privilege of voting because
they are not enrolled.
Voters are usually careless. They
frequently do not find out until too
late.
Many voters hold to the idea that
because they are duly registered and
have voted for years perhaps in a
township or ward that it is all that is
necessary.
This is in fact all that is necessary
to enable them to vote at a regular
election, but it will not do when ii
comes to the primary nominations
for governor and lieutanent governor
Every Republican in Bay City. or
in the state Of Michigan as matter
of fact, in addition to his registra-
ton must be enrolled as a Republi-
can voter or he cannot vote for any
of the candidates for nomination of
state officials at the primaries on
September 1.
The voter may be properly regis
tered as legal voter in a ward OF
township, but besides that he must
be enrolled as a Republican if he de.
sires to vote for any of the candi-
dates for nomination for governor
at the primaries.
And August 20 will be the last
chance to place your name on the
enrolment books.
Every Republican should be alive
to this fact.6Bay City Tribune.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
New Law Firm.

On the 18th of this month H. IL. and
S. @. Pulyer will open law Offices at
Owosso and in Laingsburg. S. Q. Pull
yer will be in charge of the Owosso
Office. spending five days of each week
in that city and one day here 81. Fl.
Pulver may be consulted here on legal
business at any time. 1t is unnecessary
to enlarge upon the legal qualifications
of these gentlemen. III. H. Pulver has
been practicing attorney for manv
years and is well known throughout
the county. s. Q. Pulver is a graduate
of Olivet college, and was admitted to
the bar before the Supreme Court some
years ago, passing very meritorious
examination. Lately he has been in
practice at Caro- and Bay City. The
Owosso office will be in the State Saw
ings Bank building. The News wishes
and predicts for the new firm a smost
successful career. .-Laingsburg News.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Let us Vote for Mr.. Fordney.

/ agree with Mr. Kay that it is too bad
to turn Mr. Fordney down simply on ac-
count of loyalty to friend. feel for
one like keeping him in Congress until
he is called higher. He is now on the
committee in which Mckinley mani
tested his ability. His opponents are
belittling every thing he has done, and
which they were as loud in praise of, as
they are now of Mr.. Fitzgerald's deeds.
1t will certainly take several years for a
new man to attain the influence that
Mr.. Fordney possesses. Certainly the
people of Shiawassee county will show
the greatest ingratitude by voting
against him. B. S. FoSKET.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
Local News.

Mrs. A. M. Hume and daughter
Miss Ethel, reached Beulah We'd
nesday on their return from the west
George H. Spencer, of st. Charles
is visiting John Adams, of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Chase are
spending a few days in Mt. Pleasant
with Mrs. Chase's brother, Fe s.
Dean, and family.
Mrs. L. H. Wood, of Kalamazoo,
who has been visiting relatives in
this city, went to Detroit Thursday
morning to visit friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Evarts, who
have been spending the past week in
Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Detroit
returned home Wednesday evening.
Mrs H. d. Lyon and two daugh-
ters, Misses Elenor and Esther, went
to LaPorte, Ind, Thursday morning
to visit friends for the balance of the
month.
Mrs. Hope Fredericks, who has
been spending several months with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
'Odell, returned to her home in Sault
Ste. Marie, Thursday morning.
DR.. J. d. Crum spent Wednes-
day at Pine Lake with his family.
Mrs. j. M. Beckwith and daughter
Miss Matte, went to Detroit Thurs
day noon to spend few days.
r. J. Webber has gone to his cot
tage at Gull lake, near Kalamazoo
for a two weeks outing
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Sherman and
Mrs. G. S. Fleming went to Lapeer
Thursday noon to visit friends.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
A Friend of the Veteran.

We are in receipt of the following
letter from Mrs. H. A. Keyes of Vernon,
who does not approve of the attempt
to belittle the work of Cong. Fordney
for the veterans:
Vernon, Aug. IS, 1908.
Editor Times
Noticing the statement that Cong.
Fordhey can do nothing to help the old
soldiers in securing pensions, l wish to
say that j. w. Fordney is a friend to
the veterans and in the case of my
husband good friend. Mr. Keyes was
sick for four and half years and was
so bad that he could not dress or un-
dress himself. During this time he re-
ceived pension of $12 per month and
that was all he could get through the
pension board at Washington. He was
advised to ask for a private pension
and / wrote Congressman Fordney
about the Sth of April asking him to do
what he could. He introduced special
bill on the 14th of that month and on
the 25th of May it passed, giving Mr.
Keyes $25 month, so that in about
six weeks from the time his attention
was called to the case justice was done
Mr.. Keyes, thanks to the prompt action
of Mr.. Fordney, who is ever the friend
of the veteran. The opponents of Mr..
Fordney will gain nothing by belittling
his work.
Yours truly,
Mrs III. A, Keyes.
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14
To Settle Voting Machine Question,

By resolutions adopted Monday eve
ming the council determined to let the
citizens of Owosso decide whether they
will use voting machines at elections
beginning next spring. At the Novem-
Der election the matter will be put to
vote, the proposition being as to the
purchase of five machines for $4,000 to
be paid for in six animal installments.
The ways and means committee thought
the matter could be decided at the pri.
maries Sept. 1st, so that the long tedious
complicated and unsatisfactory job of
counting the ballots In November of
this year could be avoided, but the
Mayor and others thought all the citi-
zens should vote as to whether they
wished to use the machines and the
Mayor also rather liked the system that
kept the money for printing, ,inspectors,
gate keepers ETC., all at home
The Owosso times., 1908-08-14

fair treatment of all parties and
questions so that the following year
he was again made their chairman
by acclamation.
Mr.. Whelan is one of the success
full farmers in Shiawassee township,
and believes that the farmer of the
present time is as capable of being
a legislator as any other class or pro-
fession.
Owing to the very close contest in
1902, Mr.. Whelan has entertained a
desire to again submit his candidacy
to the people, hoping that the time
may be favorable and the conditions
agreeable in which you will assist
him in realizing his ambition.