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The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
GEORGE aELkNAP
Dies as Result of Family
Quarrel. Resided Near
Saltwater

News was received from New Eng
land Wednesday night concerning the
death of George Belknap, a prosperous
homesteader, located about five miles
northeast of Saltwater IN Billings county.
Mr.. Belknap died Tuesday morning as
the result of blow on the head, re-
ported to have been inflicted by his wife
or brother-in-law, sometime in the early
part of Monday evening The deceased
was married about year ago but did
not get along very we'll with his wife,
who left him to 60 to the home of her
brother, George Ladd, in the neighbor-
hood
On Monday night Belknap went to the
Ladd home and had a mix-up with Mr..
Ladd in the yard and it is claimed that,
while the fight was going on, Mrs. Bel
knap hit her husband with poker. Mr..
Belknap returned to his home, a short
distance away, in bruised and bleeding
He was found alone in a state of un-
consciousness the following morning,
and his brother, Fred Belknap, living
near, went for doctor but, before his
return with medical aid, the unfortunate
man died. The chances are that if Mr..
Belknap had had medical care few
hours earlier he would have recovered
from his injuries.
The Belknap and Ladd families came
from the middle-west states few years
ago and have borne good regulations in
this part of the country.
Sheriff Will of Medora went out Tues
day to investigate the case, but the re-
suit Of his findings is not known at this
writing.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21

permanent organization, and to transact
such other business as might be of
mutual benefit to the fraternity. The
following officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, W. Harry Spears; secretary. Ed.
Sullivan; treasurer, w. r. Hall.
Those present at the business session,
in addition to the local newspaper men.
were: w. H. Spears, Mandan Pioneer;
Ed. Sullivan, New Salem Journal; G. L.
Nelson, Medora Herald; ]. w. Brinten,
Beach Chronicle; W. Shear, Sentinel
Butte Republican,; ]. H. Kane, Wibaux
Pioneer; E. S. Berrier, Flasher Hustler;
w. Irish, Mott Pioneer; ]. A. Smith,
Almont Advertiser; S. A. Young, Man
dan Republican; f. K. Jenkins, Dunn
County News.
At 6:3o o'clock the publishers repaired
to the St. Charles for the banquet
The tables were handsomely arranged.
Music for. the dinner hour was furnished
by Joe Merth and Miss Cola Litch, and
at the close of the bountiful repast, the
flowers on the tables, red, white and pink
carnations, were presented to Mrs.
Berrier, Mrs. Carter. Miss Carter and
Mrs. Ayers, the ladies present. Land
lord Henry Reichert passed the cigars,
to the gentlemen, and certainly did the
nice thing by the publishers.
1t was nearly midnight when the news
paper men finished their meeting.
The next gathering will be held at
Mott on the 9th of Iune. On September
sa meeting will be held at Sentinel
Butte, at which time the ladies are
specially invited, to enjoy short outing
in the Bad Lands. The Decenber meet.
ing will be held at New Salem.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
Cannot Leave Homo stead

There has been some misunderstand-
ing in regard to homesteaders leaving
their claims this winter. Some time ago
it was reported that law was passed
allowing homesteaders to leave their
claims during the winter months and
consequently great number have left
their claims on the strength of this re-
port. A bill was introduced into the
national congress by Hansbrough ask
ing for leave Of absence, but the bill
never became a law as the following
letter will explain.
Dickinson, N. D., March I8, 'o8.
Dear Sir-Replying to your inquiry
of March l8, would state we have re.
ceived no official notice OF an act being
passed allowing homesteaders to be
absent from their claims this winter.
Very respectfully,
S. M. FERRIS, Register.
Those who have been misled to be-
lieve that they could leave their claims,
and have done so, had better make
haste and get back to them or they may
have contest case on their hands.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
Dunn County Commits
SionerS

At the meeting of commissioners at
Manning on Monday the following busi-
ness was transacted:
Commissioners of insanity appointed
for two years, Chas. Bugbee, chairman;
DR.. Aimon Bailey and F. E. McCurdy.
Board of health appointed-state's at
torney, chairman, according to law; vice
president, Robert Wilcox; DR.. Aimon
Bailey.
Voting precincts established as fol-
lows:
Connolly district one at Oakdale, all
voters west of range "a; at Bailey post
Office, all voters in twp. 145, r. 81; twp.
I45, r. 90; twp. 146, r. "a; twp. 146, r. o3;
twp. 147, r. "a; twp. 147, r. 90; Halliday,
all voters in twp. 145, r. o2; twp. 145, r..
81; twp. 145, r. 81; twp. 146, r. 81.
Kovash district, No. 2-at schoolhouse
near church, twp. 14I, r. e6 and 81; 1872
60 and 81; ranges "a and 95. At M. J..
Johnson's, twp. 143 and IA, r. o5, 96
and 81.
Lewis district-to be announced in
April.
Auditor was authorized to advertise for
erection of court house as per plans and
specifications to be seen at the Dakota
National bank building in Dickinson.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
Sad Death

The community was saddened Tues
day evening on learning of the death
of Miss Evelyn Dundas, second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Dundas, who
passed away at o'clock Tuesday after
noon.
She attended school until about three
weeks previous to her death, when she
was seized with an attack of typhoid
fever, which made her desperately i'll
from the first.
She was taken to the Stein hospital,
where she was skillfully cared for by
physicians and nurses, and all was done
that loving hands could do. AT various
times during the past two weeks en-
couraging reports were received but the
disease seemed bound to claim its victim
and she failed rapidly.
Miss Dundas was II years old and
lived with her parents in this city for
several years. She was quiet and un-
assuming, but possessed those qualities
that win cordial esteem and was be-
loved by all who knew her. In school,
she was a faithful worker, thorough
student and was deservedly held in
affectionate regard by teachers and
Besides her parents, she is survived by
two sisters. Mrs. Lewis Newton of Fair
view, Mont, and Miss Marion of this
city and three brothers, Harold, Ronald
and Wallace, all OF Dickinson. The
bereaved and sorrowing family have the
sincere sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
The funeral was held from st. Patrick s
church at 1890 o'clock Friday fore
neon. The church was thronged with
those anxious to pay the last tribute of
respect, her classmates attending in a
body. The casket was covered with the
choicest flowers from schoolmates of the
deceased and friends of the family. The
impressive funeral ceremony of the
Catholic church was performed by Rev.
Fr. Dignam, and interment was made in
St. Patrick's cemetery. The pail bearers
were Miss Dundas' schoolmates: Walter
Ray, Leo McKeever, Jonn Lish. Paul
White, George Nolan and Victor Hayes.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
TWO KILLED
Wild Times Out South

Richard Traversie, known as "lndian
Bill and Charles Pendergast, blind
plgger, gambler and an acknowledged
bad man, lost their lives as the result of
a gun fight at Marmarth, on the Milwau-
kee at the Little Missouri river crossing,
last week. The former died last Thurs
day at Mebridge, S. D., en- route to the
hospital at Aberdeen, the result of bullet
wounds about the hips. Pendergast died
at the hospital in Aberdeen this week
from blood poisoning, resulting from a
bad wound in the foot.
The immediate trouble, which resulted
in the killing, started one evening last
week when the officers and number of
deputized men tried, to arrest Charles
and Bert Pendergast, who had terrorized
the citizens and defed the officers for
several weeks. They had been mixed
up in numerous fights and things got to
such pass that something had to be
done for the public safety.
Deputy Sheriff Rouse and his posse
located the Pendergasts in their blind
pig. Every person in the Pendergast
party was told to consider himself under
arrest and to. march out of the building.
The Pendergasts, speaking for the whole
bunch, defed the officers. Again the
inmates of the pig were ordered to sur
render and march out, this time with a
warning that they would be fired upon if
they did not comply with the officers de.
mands. With all kinds of bad language,
they refused to vacate and the firing
commenced.
The place was pretty we'll shot up,
after few rounds, had been emptied
into the building, and what was LETT of
the party was willing to walk out.
Charles Pendergast attempted to escape
and was shot in the foot. Traversie was
badly shot through the hips. He was
not in league with the Pendergasts but
was in the place with the others who re-
fused to vacate the building. One of the
Pendergast victims had a gun stock
broken over his head and the gun bar
rel twisted out of shape by heavy blows
on the body.
There are number of good business
men with nice families in and about
Marmarth, but quite sprinkling of the
rougher element have selected this new
railroad town as rendezvous, and their
rioting has brought the place before the
public in bad light. The officers are
determined to round up this element, but
DO not anticipate repetition of last
weeks affair. l
Some years ago Charles Pendergast
resided at Sentinel Butte.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
PUBLISHERS MEET
Editors Like Dickinson.
Permanent Organiza-
ton Effected

The publishers of papers in the West
Missouri Slope country met at Dickinson
last Saturday afternoon and perfected a
permanent district organization. The
attendance was fully as large as ex-
pected, comprising editors and pub
fishers of ofpapers along the line of the
n. p between Mandan and the Montana
line, including Mott and Manning.
The visitors were met at the depot by
the local newspaper men and given a
trip about the city in four big touring
automobiles.
As the party wheeled up to the armory
building, Photographer A: j. Osborn took
good picture Of the crowd, and then all
went to the commercial club room, where
the business meeting was held.
w. Harry Spears, editor and manager
of the Mandan Pioneer, stated the object
of the gathering. which was to effect a
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
AGood Thing

LUG NESS: LAM more IMAM pleased
to see the interest taken in the library
question. Am pleased the professor OF
our schools is so awake to the needs of
our children and young people. In
many of our homes we are continually
buying new books, but the cry is ever
TOT more good reading. l know by ex-
perience where the best class of reading
is placed before our children. there is
no room for taste for poor literature.
In the mind filled with good thoughts,
where is the room for evil ones7
! am very glad 80 manv of our best
men and women are interested. l was
deprived of the pleasure of attending
the meetings, but have read with pleas
ure the recent letters Of Mrs. Hunter,
Rev. c. E. Dobson and Prof. Waldron;
they were all good and 10 the point.
It was my privilege years ago TO have
access to tine Boston Public Library.
Il believe the pioneer in the United
States of free libraries by
general taxation) and it meant much to
me. Now the beautiful new library
building at cost of 81 368.ooo. exclusive
OF the land. is one of the things of which
every Bostonian is proud. !:
In Somerville, Mass. we have fine
library building, containing $4,000
volumes, but 1t has been found made.
squate "a. the needs Of the people and for
4 ;ascSnds slihTaIf shaye-just accepted the
spfoHer Of Andrew Carnegie pf build
Ing to cost $4,000 by providing a site
and maintaining the library at a cost Of
$500 per year. s:5s4 ss
A library here in Dickinson will be
incalculable benefit to US all. and, as
Mis-. Hunter shows US. the increase in
our taxes will be very small. I'd !.
Very respectfully,
ALICE M. LANGDoN. \
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
JESSEN BUYS.
Fifty Feet Brings $13,
500

J.V. Jessen, the Hub clothing store
man, buys lot ~, in block 8, Of Mrs.
Caroline Busse for $500. The deal was
bought the corner lot adjoining for s., 900.
sIe1e bsnt daoi EAST 5oqd
the expiration'o of the lease he will, in all
brick building on his recently purchased
25-foot lot. In fact, it would not be
strange If he built this year. The loca-
ton isnvery desirable. The owners of
the corner property might decide to Join
Mr.. jessen in the erection of a 5o-foot
block. 4. !, III,
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
sHAckvAlE ITEMS.

Robert Turner has gone to Preston,
Mimi, on business,
George Warrenkey recently bought =
teamsof Martin Sem. s:ss i 4, Ssy
Otto Vance Of Dickinson lis in Shack
vile, looking after his land interests. !.
Mrs. II. "A. Davis and two daughters,
the Misses Lovetta and Mildred Thomas,
have gone to Tracy, MINI.
Gust Johnson lost a. valuable horse, a
short time ago. Mr.. Johnson is having
rather hard luck. In the past year he
has lost four horses. Z.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
Propertyxo Trade

The undersigned has good busine "a
property, consisting Of store and lots, in
Allison, Iowa., TO. trade for live stock. q
j. F. STAPLES, Bel6eld. N. D. z-2o.4p]
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
For Rent

Furnished rooms. hot water heat; also
barn suitable for storage. Inquire at
Mrs. GRANTIER's. z.22-tf
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
For Sale

For sale or lease, mex "a. I3o, o6
one mile from Dickinson. l..
a. Pottle. IIo Southsth St. Quincy, III:
8,sS s5ss s.3,s 7-I4-f
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-21
!. For Sale Cheap

Secondhand Gilpin sulky plow with,
both stubble and breaking bottoms. In
5quire of the Dickinson Experiment Sta
ton. y; /, II
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
Paragraphs.

Strong drink is many a mans
weakness.
But the COW is too modest to
blow her own horn.
Poverty makes thieves and poll
tics makes grafters.
An ounce of help is worth sew
eral pounds of talk about 1t.
He's q fool man who marries a
woman for her beauty alone.
When a wise man gets the worst
of it he makes the best of it.
Music at lynching party is
rendered by string band.
The less man has to say the
more he is inclined to talk.
Only foolish girl would COM
plain of her lovers amateurism.
Don't you feel sorry for the 300
pound woman who tries to act kit
tenish?
A girl seldom wants to marry a
man unless there are numerous
good reasons why she shouldn't.
It's easier to induce children to
60 the way you lead than the way
you point.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

That it is not advisable 60 tell
the truth and all of the truth
every time, even at a funeral, was
illustrated in Reading, Pa, the
other day. The funeral was that
of woman. In the course of his
sermon over the bier the preacher
said that the woman's husband
had knocked her down a week be-
fore she died, and that for years
she did not have shoes and cloth
ing that were fit to wear, for which
reason she did not visit the house
of the Lord as frequently as some
of her more fortunate sisters. AS
soon as the funeral was over the
bereaved husband sued the preach
er for libel.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
Tax Receiver Notice

l will be at The following places to 70
ceive tax returns for 1908:
Marietta-April ], April Is to Nav !,
May 20 to June 8 |;
Smyrna-ApriI 2, morn; May l Jnna
4, morn.
Vinings-April ?, eve; May 4, morn.
June 4, eve -
Lemons-April 8, morn; May 4. eve
June 5, morn -
Howells-April 8, morn; May 8, morn
June 5, eve
Mableton-April s, eve; May c, eve.
JuneS. W.
Austell--April 8, morn; May Z; June
Powder Springs-April 9, eve; Nav 3.
June TO- Q:
Macland-April IS, morn; MAY Il
morn; June IL, morn. ~
Oregon-April 10, eve; May IL eve.
June II, eve.
Lost Mountain-April IA, morn: MsN
IL, morn; June II, morn.
Red Rock-May II, eve; June y. eve
Acworth-April Is; May 13; June Il
Kennesaw-April 16, morn; Nav a.
June 16, morning. ~
Blackwells-April 20, morn; Nav *.
June 16, evening. ~
Merritts-April 81, morn; Nav "a
morn; June II, morning. ~
Post Oak-April %, morn: Nav 10
evening; June II, evening.
Roswell-April % and "a; May 10.
June Is. 20
Oakdale-April 8, eve.
Concord-April 6, morn.
Floyd-April 6, eve.
McTyre's Store-AprIl 10, morn,
R, E. Danielrs-April 10, eve.
Terry's Store-April IA, eve.
W. W. Brimer's-April 16, eve.
Robt. Griggs'-April II, morn
G. R. Bentley's-April II, eve.
S. R. McCleskey' s-April 20, eve.
L. M. Powers'-April 81. eve.
Squire Garrett's-April %, eve.
! will be at Marietta at all other times
till July LIST. You can find me in Mari
eta every Saturday and first TUESDAYS
| will be compelled to close my books by
July LIST. 1908. F.B. BARBER.
Tax Receiver Cobb County, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
THE DEVIL.

Hate is a common sin, not help. Sin
manifests itself in many ways Hate is
common sin, and to hate is to be a
murderer at heart. There are men who
call themselves Christians that won't
speak to another Why, the devil can
beat that, for he never saw the day he
wouldn't speak to man. The devil is
a shrewd fellow; it's interesting to
study his methods. He joins all the
churches; sometimes he is good pay
ing member. Rev. E. M. Stanton.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
THE JUMPING OFF PLACE.

Consumption had Inc in it's grasp A.;
and | had almost reached the jumping
of place when l was advised to try DR..
Kings New Discovery; and l want to
say right now, it saved my life. I'm
provement began with the first bottle.
and after taking one dozen bottles [
was we'll and happy man again." says
George Moore, of Grimesland, N. G. As
a remedy for coughs and colds and heal
er of weak, sore lungs and for prevent
ing pneumonia New Discovery is SUI
preme. soc and 81 at w. Legg s. Co..
druggists Trial bottle free.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
OLD PEOPLE OF MARIETTA NEED
VINOL.
1t Strengthens and VitaIizes.

With old age comes feebleness and
loss OF power; the organs act more
slowly and less effectually ; the blood is
thin, sluggish and watery; digestion is
weak and food is not assimilated as it
used to be.
Vinol repairs worn tissues and checks
the natural decline. 1t tones up the
digestive organs, aids assimilation,
makes rich, red blood, and strengthens
every organ in the body. In this natu-
raj manner, Vinol replaces weakness
with strength.
vinol is not patent medicine but a
delicious cod liver preparation which
contains all the medicinal body build
ing elements Of cod liver oil in con-
centrated form, taken from fresh Gods
livers, the useless oil eliminated and
tonic iron added.
1t is because we know 80 we'll of what
Vinol is made that we offer to return
money if it fails to benefit. G. NJ.
Crosby d Co., druggists, Marietta, Ca
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
OUR CLUBBING OFFER.

We will send the Marietta Journal,
the Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal and
the Home and Farm, all three papers
for one year, for $1,75.
We will send the Marietta Journal,
the Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal and
the Southern Cultivator, all three pa
pers one year, for $l,75.
The Marietta Journal, the Atlanta
Semi Weekly Journal and wall map
Of the states of Georgia and Alabama
the United States and the world for
$l.75.
The Marietta Journal is an eight page
paper of As columns and it makes the
clubbing offer very fine one.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
CHAMBERLAIN'S HAS THE PREF
ERENCE.

Mr.. Fred. G. Hanrahan, prominent
druggist OF Portsmouth, Va, says
For the past six years l have sold and
recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. 1t is a
great remedy and one of the best patent
medicines on the market. I handle
some others for the same purposes that
pay me larger profit, but this remedy
is SO sure to effect cure, and my Gus
toner so certain to appreciate my re-
commenting it to him, that give it
the preference" For sale by G. NJ
Crosby & Co., Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
AN INsIDIOUS DANGER.

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious disease,
and before the victim realizes his dan
ger, he may have fatal malady. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of
trouble, as it corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
Sold by all druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

Mr.. S. L. Bowen, Of Wayne. w. Va,
writes: II was sufferer from kidney
disease, so that at times could not get
out of bed, and when 1 did, / could not
stand straight. took Foley's Kidney
Cure. One dollar bottle and part of the
second cured me entirely" Foley
Kidney Cure works wonders where oth-
ers are total failures. Sold by all drug
gists
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
F. r. SWEENEY,
Civil Engineer,
SMYRNA, GEORGIA.
Surveying work of all classes
accurately done.
GEORGIA-CoBB COUNTY.

SOONA1s
Whereas, J. d, Frazier, Executor of
Mrs L. o. Florence, late of said county
deceased, represents to the Court, i'll his
petition duly filed and entered on record
that he has fully administered said es-
tate. This is. therefore, to cite all per
sons concerned, kindred and creditors,
to show cause, if any they can, why said
Executor should not be discharged from
his Executorship and receive letters of
dismission on the first Monday in May,
1908. This April It'll, 1908.
JOHN AwTREY, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from Kidney trou-
ble-so just remember that Foley g
Kidney Cure will stop the Irregularities
and cure any case Of kidney and bladder
trouble that is not beyond the reach OF
medicine. Sold by all druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
When judge lays down the law
be doesn't necessarily resign.
Economy i'm 1908.

Pure Linseed Oil costs much less sold
from the barrel than it does put up in
Tin Cans as Mixed Paint. In the first
instance, you pay 80 cents per gallon
in the second, Sl.60. Now mix 3 gal
Ions of pure linseed oil with gallons
L. & M. Paint. and you have, ready for
use, gallons of the best paint made,
costing only 81 20 per gallon. Done in
? minutes CAN'T & HoDGEs L. & M.
Paint Agents.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic
constipation by stimulating the liver
and bowels and restores the natural &C.
ton of the bowels. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or grippe,
and is mild and pleasant to take. Re.
fuse substitutes, Sold by all druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

The wise mother brings up her
child as if she were its step-moth-
er.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

Some people can even see the
silver lining to cloud of adver-
sity-if it is lowering over others.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

After all, there is nothing that
affords people more real pleasure
than agreeable work.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

Be sure you can hold your own
before attempting 20 get married.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

When it comes to speaking i'll of
their nelghbors most people are
there with the goods.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

Fortune occasionally smiles on
a man, but more often it INDUCES
in grin.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

Life is like cistern-what YOU
get out of it depends upon what
you put into it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-04-09

The average woman would worry
a lot more than she does if she
listened to everything she says.