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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-01-10

100 votes, after one of the hardest
fights in the history of the county,
which included a house-to-house
canvass.
Erich, former attorney general
of North Dakota, is one of the
leaders of the anti-Gronna faction,
and he is aided by a band of tire
less workers..
D. K. Brightbill of Towner coun-
ty has announced himself as can
didate for state auditor on the re-
publican ticket. Mr.. Brightbill is
one of the pioneers of Towner
county. He served as county
auditor for four successive terms
and declined a fifth nomination.
He was appointed state bank ex-
aminer and served satisfactorily
several years.-Minneapolis Journ-
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Advertising a Necessity.

"We continue to do things rid
iculous things-because our faith
ers did Them remarked a man;
land we go doing them year after
year without asking ourselves why
we do so. A case in point is the
matter Of advertising, VIII c h
today is thing of neces.
sity in the world. If you will
notice it you will find that the
average business man in periods
of dullness and financial depression
begins to retrench in the matter of
his expense account by curtailing
his advertising. He does it be-
cause his father did it and because
he argues that he can lop it off
and restore it again with less
inconvenience than he can other
expenses. But if he will think a
moment and weigh the matter as a
cold business proposition involv-
ing dollars and cents he is bound
to admit his retrenchment had
best begin at another point.
eff advertising is a good bus
iness at times surely it is valuable
when the people are buying the
least, for if it's object is to attract
the purchaser and get him into
the store, naturally there must be
a greater expended in that direc-
tion when the public is buying the
least. No matter how severe pc
riods Of depression are, and how
stringent the money market might
be, people will spend what they
must, and naturally they are at
such times more quickly attracted
by the offerings of advertisers, as
they are eager to have their ex-
penditures bring the best results.
-Ex.
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McC1uSky Gazette.

Fred Koehler left Wednesday
for Minneapolis where he will
meet his wife who is returning
from an extended visit to the Pa
cifc coast.
Among those who prove up at
Bismarck this week are John Ma
honey, Carl Miller and Louis
Bronson, all residing southwest
of town.
The Gazette regrets to announce
the death Of a baby daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gottlieb Heer which
occurred on New Years day very
suddenly, the child being but
twenty-four hours old and was
seemingly very robust when born.
Dan Schaefer returned last
week from two weeks sojourn
with relatives in South Dakota.
It is rumored that he will enter
into partnership with John Mehl-
hoff in the mercantile business.
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Wilton News.

Miss Anna Lyrennmann, one of
our popular teachers, has been
taken to the hospital, suffering
from a very bad cold with threat
ened complications. It is hoped
she may soon recover.
On Tuesday, December "a, 1907,
at the home of the brides parents
near Garfield occurred the mar
riage Of Miss Rhoda Raygor and
Arthur Knowlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. Stocker de-
parted for their home at Sac City,
Iowa, after pleasant two months
visit at the home of their son E. G.
They were accompanied as far as
Bismarck by Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Stocker.
The Wilton hotel building has
been sold by the Washburn COM
pany to A. D. Hit, who will make
some improvements with the COM
ing of warm weather. We under
stand that Landlord Tourtlotte
will continue his management Of
it for another year.
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Methodist Church Notes.
There was a good attendance at
Conkling last Sunday.

There was a good attendance at
Conkling last Sunday.
Gospel meetings began at the
Methodist church, Jan. 5th and will
continue at least two weeks. There
will be services each night of the
week and at l1:45 a. m. Sunday.
All are cordially invited to help
and give the gospel a fair hearing.
The special meetings at Pace
closed Jan. 3D.. There We're IL to
Is conversions and the church
there is greatly encouraged. 80
we're crowded into the l6x24
schoolhouse one night There is
much talk Of new church there.
At the Methodist parsonage Dec.
30, J. w. Haatvit of Stanton and
Satona Nelson of Deapolis were
united in marriage. Our best
wishes go with these young people.
At the home of the brides par
ents, Geo. W. Vertz and Bernice
Caldwell, both of Underwood were
united in marriage. A few rela-
tives and friends were in attend
ance among whom were Mr.. and
Mrs. Macomber and daughters of
Washburn. After the ceremony a
bountiful dinner was served. We
wish these estimable young people
much Joy and success in life.
F. L. Watkins, pastor.
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Turtle Lake.
(Correspondence.)

| (COfreSpOnueHCe.)
Turtle Lake and vicinity are still
enjoying the finest kind Of winter
weather.
Our merchants say their winter
trade Is very good.
January 9Th the Crooked Lake
school districts schools will open
again after the holiday vacation,
with the same teachers in charge.
Miss Cassie Mcdonald will begin
a six months term in No. 4 on that
date.
The teachers in the village
school were gladdened by receiving
many nice Christmas presents
from their pupils.
Many of our farmers are taking
few days of rest from their la
bors and enjoying reward for past
persistent efforts in subduing the
wild prairies by visiting relatives
and friends in distant parts. D..
T. Danielson is visiting in Mime
sofa, Jacob Sackman and wife is
visiting in Eureka and Bowdle, S.
D. John Beimele has just re-
turned from trip to Iowa in the
near future.
Who will dare say that there is
a currency stringency in Turtle
Lake when $50 checks are brushed
from the table like waste paper
and nailed to doors like business
college penmanship advertise
ments? Vamos, you calamity
howlers! Vamos! N. N.
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No Wakaway at Home.

There was a loud guffaw in Nell
son county when the story was read
that Nelson county was practically
unanimous for A. j. Gronna for
reelection as congressman. Gron-
ma will bave the fight of his life,
it is stated. Lined up against him
are the same strong politicians Ct
a little over a year ago when he
carried Nelson county by scant
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-01-10
Dogden News.

Lew Nelson received a letter
from his cousin, H. 9. Nelson,
which contains the sad news OF
the death of III. C.'s mother, who
has been ailing for some time.
John Merback fell from a load
of straw Tuesday and sprained his
wrist. The injury tho not serious
is quite painful.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McRoberts
came in from Balfour yesterday to
spend the New Year with their
children Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Pence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-01-10
MCLEAN CO.
HAPPENINGS
OF! THE WEEK
Items Of General Interest from the
Various Newspapers IN
the County.
Ice Harvesting Was Commenced at
Elbowood Lake last Week.
Max Enterprise.

Chris. Brodell bought the D.
w. Davis farm this week. It is
square quarter lying alongside
of Chris homestead, and the deal
gives him half-section of good
N. D. land only two miles from
Max.
On Dec. 81, Miss Lena Solberg,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. @. F.
Solberg, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Lewis House at the home
of Rev. Peterson of Emmett. This
worthy young couple will start
life together on the homestead of
the groom near Emmett and have
the best wishes Of their many
friends.
G. Kirchhof has commenced
harvesting ice in Elbow Lake.
He has spent several years clear
ing field and plowing the same.
He has had an ice.chute built
from the railroad track quite a
distance out into the lake which
will enable him to load his ice
rapidly. He informs us that he
expects to ship ice south to Gar
rison, Coleharbor and Underwood,
and west to Douglas, Ryder and
Plaza. Later he will fill the large
house at this point. He expects
to put on a large force of men
when he begins to load the cars
and do the work up in short order.
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to sustain Roosevelt policies at
this time all that has been gained
for them during the past few years
is lost. There must be no back
ward step.
'"How about the republican
nominee?" was asked. The senator
replied: "No doubt the president
has expressed himself favorable
to Taft, and at..once the presidents
critics find it difficult to conceal
their anger. They declare presi-
dent is attempting to dictate who
his successor shall be. If the
president should say to me
that Taft is a progressive republi-
can / would know he had reason to
think that his secretary Of war
would make suitable candidate,
one who would stand for the re-
,|storation Of equity between the
many and the few. l have no
doubt that that is precisely what
Taft does stand for. Already the
interests opposed to Roosevelt
policies have discovered that Taft
once rendered a decision adverse
to the interests Of laboring men.
| Whoever before heard of the cor
poration clans being so solicitous
/ in behalf of labor?
'Under the next president there
must be a readjustment of tariff
schedules, and there should be a
Strengthening of antitrust laws
now.''
GLOW about currency legisla-
tion?"
"There should be some positive
currency legislation at this session
The policy Of the so-called con-
servatives is to go slow. 1t is this
going Slow that is responsible
for many Of our present difficulties.
Conservatism in growing country
has never been able to make COM
merce and industry stand still. IL
this could be done we might get
along for awhile under our present
antiquated financial system. 1t is
a paradoxical policy which favors
progress in trade and manufacture
and opposes a suitable adjust
ment Of our currency.
The bank that now seeks to-
take our emergency circulation
must pass thru the circumlocution
Office and be most humble in it's
demeanor. The secretary of the
treasury looks upon the accomoda-
tion as personal favor. Thus it
is that the big fellows in Wall
street have the advantage. How
much better it would be if we had
an official bank separated from
Wall street influences where all
bankers could go with their securi-
ties and get currency accomoda-
tions without delay. This is the
underlying principle Of the central
bank plan.''- Grand Forks Times.
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CONVENTION MAY BIZ
TURNED TO ROOSEVELT
IN final STRUGGLE
Party VIII Demand Candidate Who Can Be Reject
ed--Backed BY Strong Platform.
Found That Judge Taft Decided Labor Question No
Starvation WdSe Record.

Senator Hansbrough arrived
from Washington Saturdayevening
to remain a few days looking over
the political situation. He will
be in his seat when congress re-
convenes next Monday. The sena-
tor has had some throat trouble
which kept him in his apartment
at the capital for several days, and
it was reported that he was seri-
ously i'll. His presence here in
North Dakota, looking we'll and
feeling very hopeful in regard to
his campaign would seem to indi-
cate that the report concerning his
health was erroneous.
When asked for his views rela-
tive to national politics the sena-
tor replied: "The suggestion that
the national convention, after a
hot night or two of balloting for
the candidates whose names will
be presented, will turn spontane-
ously and earnestly to Roosevelt
is worthy of serious consideration.
[ have all along maintained that in
such an emergency Roosevelt
would sink his personal desire to
go into private life and accept the
nomination. This is almost sure
to happen if there is any probabili-
ty of an attempt to elect a candi-
date representing reactionary poll
cies.
"Itis quite certain that the con-
vention will insist upon not only
the right kind of a candidate to in
sure party success but also upon a
strong platform declaration in fav-
or CT progressive republicanism.
An organized effort is being made
to have the convention repudiate
the policies so persistently insist
ed upon by the president. We
have already heard good deal of
inspired talk in certain quarters
about conservative action" and
restoration of confidence" If
there has been any loss Of conf
dence it has come about in conse-
quence of too much of that brand
Of conservatism advocated by the
special interests. Observing peo-
pie must have noted the frequency
with which these conservative"
admonitions have been repeated,
coming chiefly from corporation
sources, from orators Of the cor
poration counsel school. It
might be we'll to inquire with some
care into the sentiments expressed
by noted speakers at the big
chamber of commerce dinners. One
speech by a lawyer who is getting
a hundred thousand year from a
corporation if judiciously printed
in the great dailies of the
country will make a whole lot of
public sentiment, too frequently
of an unhealthy kind. In this
way great many people have
been made to believe that Presi-
dent Roosevelt is directly respon-
sible for the recent commercial and
financial troubles. Unfortunately
the great body Of thepeople do not
look closely enough into these
things until after it is too late.
The campaign against Roosevelt
policies has a powerful support and
for that reason must be carefully
watched if its dangers would be
avoided. If the people should fail.
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.$13,453.67 TAX
EN- TN AT REGIS
TER'S OFFICE
The Following Report Shows the
Amount Of Money Collected
at Registers
Office in Year 1907, Compared to
that Of Cass County During
Same Year.

The following is list of fees
collected during the year 1907 for
filing Of chattel mortgages, record
ing mortgages and the registry of
deeds:
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Ruso Record

Misses Hannah and Alfalfa Boe
left on Saturday for Minot where
Miss Hannah made final proof on
her claim before U. s. Commits
sioner Bird on Monday. From
Minot they go to their old home
at Lake Park, Mimi, whore they
will spend the winter.
Messrs. 9. 3. stover, oksente
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Turtle Lake Wave

l.. E. Christian returned last
Saturday from Alta, Iowa, where
he accompanied the remains of his
wife. His sister, Miss May Chris
tian returned with him and will
stay here until spring.
P. H. O'Brien expects to leave
soon for Richmond, Virginia, near
which city he some time ago pur-
chased a farm. He tells us good
land can be bought there at prices
ranging from $500 to 500 an acre
according to the amount of timber.
The timber there is second growth
and no good for lumber, therefore
the heavily timbered land is the
cheap land as it must be cleared
before it can be farmed.
A baby boy was born Monday
Dec, 80 to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Burns.
The newly organized Turtle
Lake Orchestra made quite a hit
at the dance Friday night. The
music was excellent.
Underwood Republican
On New Years day occurred
the marriage Of Bernice Dessa
Caldwell to Geo. W. Vertz, Of
CONTINUE on page 81
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Underwood Republican.

On New Years day occurred
the marriage Of Bernice Dessa
Caldwell to Geo. W. Vertz, Of
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
National Republican
Convention.

Washington, Jan. -(Special) The
Republican National Convention,
when it meets in Chicago on June
16, will contain $50 delegates.
This number was fixed when the
Republican National Committee
met here in Washington, on De-
cember 6, and allotted two delegates
to each of the territories. Each
state has two delegates for every
senator and representative in con-
gross,
1t will take 49l votes, majority,
to nominate. None of the candi-
dates mentioned has anything ap'
proXimating the number of votes
necessary. No delegates have been
elected or even pledged by the &C
ton of party convention to Secre-
tary William HI. Taft, except six
from Alaska, and this number has
been cut down to two by action of
the national committee. Grave
doubts are entertained as to
whether Taft will get a majority of
the delegates from Ohio, his own
state. The 81 votes of Illinois are
committed to Joseph G. Cannon,
and in addition, two delegates
have been elected and instructed
for him i'll the eighth Michigan
district. However, Under the call
of the national committee, these
two delegates must be elected over
again. Wee President Charles w.
Fairbanks will get the 80 votes of
Indiana, and Senator Lrfollette is
expected to have Wisconsin's rs
votes. Gov. Hughes of New York
is far from assured of the IS, votes
of that state.
Senator PhiIander G. Knox, of
Pennsylvania, has the IS votes of
the state pledged to him by the
unanimous action ofthe Republican
state convention. He thus has
more real, visible strength than
any other candidate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Joint Installation of Masonic And
Eastern Star Officers.

The following officers were in.
stalled Dec. q, 1907, at joint
meeting the installation being fol
lowed by a banquet.
MASONIC OFFICERS.
w. r. Dykes, w. NJ; A. 4.
Brown, S. W.; Early Gibbs, j. W.,
E. X. Farmer, Treas. d. B. Broad
hurst, Scc.; F. Z. Keefer, s. d !;
j. J. Clements, J. d.; M. G..
Reaves, S. s.; P. L. Keefer, J. s.;
James Barantine Tyler.
EASTERN STAR OFFICERS.
Mrs. Nell Smith-W. M.
Mrs. Loretta Pond-Asso. M.
Fred Keefer-W. p.
Miss Bessie NicholSon-Sec.
Mrs. Mary Green-Treas.
Mrs. Newcomer-Con.
Mrs. Francis Dykes-Asso. Con.
j. r. Green-Chaplain.
Mrs. Viola Austin-Adah.
Mrs. G. +. Emery-Ruth.
Mrs. Mabel Merritt-Esther.
Miss Ella b. CONSOLIDATING.
Mrs. Matte MonrOe-EIecta.
Mrs. B. Graham-Warder.
w. G. Broadhurst-Sen.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Count BOni May Get Anna And
A Law Suit.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Paris, Jan. 6, 1908,-It is rum
orcd that Count Boni de Castlenne
will shortly rcmarry Anna Gould
who recently divorced him.
Prince dc sagan has filed suit
against Count Boni, who trounced
the former last week. The trial
has beeu set for Jan. Dist.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Interstate Commission May In
vestigate SeabOard.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Washington, Jan. 6, 19OS.-It
is understood that the Interstate
Commerce Commission has insti-
tuted preliminary inquiry to de-
termine whether investigation OF
the .seaboards finances, manage
ment and receivership is necessary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Famous DruCe Case Dismissed.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
London, Jan. 6, 19O8.-Famous
bruce dual identity case was dis,
missed from court this A. M. on
the motion of plaintiffs attorney.
The evidence established beyond
soubt that the body exhumeu from
y ADruce grave last week was un.
.Aeniably Druces.
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Coast Linz Capital Five Mi.
lion.
TEN PER CENT REAL VALUE

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Washington, d.. G. Jan. 9th
Interstate commerce Commissions
reports this morning states that
the Atlantic Coast line company
is capitalized at less than five
million dollars and controls five
thousand miles of road Valuation
over one half billion and denies
federal jurisdiction over its affairs
Committee states that this is a
menace to whole scheme of federal
supervision asks how long it will
be allowed to continued.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Board of Education ReorganizGs.

GOOD SHOWING FOR LAST YEAR.
Fitzgerald, Ga, Jan. 2, 1908.
At the first meeting of the Board
of Education elected on Dec. 18th
last, the following officers were
elected aud committees appointed:
w. H. Marston reelected Pres
ident; J. E. Leverette elected Vice
President; Jas. T. Saunders e.elec-
ted Secretary.
COMMITTEES.
Finance-Hicks, Glover and
Holtzendorf.
Teachers and Teachers Salaries
Turner, Saunders and Osborne.
Rules and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Turner, Holtzendorf.
Buildings and Grounds-Leyer-
cite, Glover, Osborne, Saunders.
Course ofStudy-Saunders, Lev
erette, Hicks.
Prof. Jas. T Saunders, the Sec
retary of the Board, rendered the
following financial statement fol
the year ending December 81, 1907;
RESOURCES.
Bp appropriation, includ-
ing ad valOrem taxes,
state fund, convict fund,
tuition and matricula
ton fees. ..... 1913, 900. 90
LIABILITIES.
To warrants issued for sal
aries in 1907 ...... 9,561.27
To warrants issued for
supplies in 1907. /, 1893. 79
To warrants issued for
sundries in 1907 932. %
RESOURCES IN EXCESS OF LIABILI-
TIES.
TIA balance due for school
desks, subject to adjust
| HtuO. ''''.... 'V."A
NET RESOURCES.
To warrants drawn for liza
bilities of board of 1906, 66.0C
BY amount to credit of
board of 1907 E. e. 81, 101. rs
T e Litt.ef I'D WIS tax en- to thu
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Golfers Arrive At Rio With Coal
For The Fleet.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Rio DE JaneirO, Jan. 6, 1905
Golfers Caesar, Nero, Brutus and
Abarenda arrived today with coal
for the U. s. Battleship feet. The
naval club has arranged to enter
tain the officers of the great fleet in
most lavish manner.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Tenants War
Against Landlords.
Rents Reduced In
New York City.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
New York, Jan. s, 19OS.-The
Landlords Association surrended
this morning granting a rental de-
crease of a $3.50 per month for
thirty thousand striking tenants.
The court had decided four cases
in favor of the tenants.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Murderd Wife With Police
Billy Or Rubber Hose

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
New York, Jau. 9th, 19OS.-A
policeman's billy and a piece of
heavy rubber hose was found in
the room of Theodore Whitemore
who is held charge with the muir
der of his wife in the swamps of
New Jersey. The Police believe
that the billy CT hose was used in
delivering the fatal blow.
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Greater Birmingham Today.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 9th,
1908.-Eyery Indication points to
overwhelming victory in favor OF
greater Birmingham. Greater CITY
becomes effective October nineteen
nine. The city's population will
be one hundred aud thirty thous-
and.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-06
Lunatics Burned Themselves
Alive.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise.
Hot Springs, Ark. Two luna
tics, Will Bryan, white and Port
er colored were burned to death in
a fire today that destroyed the
buildings on the poor farm it is be-
lieved that Porter kindled the
blaze.
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Standard Oil Case Postponej.

Special to the Fitzgerald Enterprise
New York, Jan. 6th-In the hear
ing of the case of the Government.
The Standard Oil Company which
was to have been resumed this
morning was adjourned until this
afternoon.