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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08
Half-Rate Telephone Service.
(Springfeld Republican.

The demand for an extension OF the
hours during which half-rate telephone
toll service is charged is urgent, as Is
shown by the large number OF trade or
carnations that have signed the petition
addressed to the New England telephone
and telegraph company and circulated by
the Springfield board of trade. The com
pany would eliminate a large cause Tor
complaint if the half-rate service should
be begun at p. m, as has been petltloned
for, instead of 10. Without doubt the new
arrangement limiting the half-rate ser
vice to the hours between 10 p. m. and 4
a. m. has the effect of distributing the
business more evenly and preventing the
congestion of business in the early even
ing. but it also has the effect virtually OF
removing the half-rate altogether, Tor the
calls that can be made with convenience
are relatively very few. The chart re-
Gently gotten ont by the company to illus
trate the shifting of the load caused by
the change of hours shows very little
increase in the toll business after IL
o'clock, in spite of the fact that the half
rate now begins at that hour, which
means that users of the long-distance
telephone are paying a good deal more
than they formerly did. 1t seems from
the appearance Of the chart that, even II
reduction of the half-service hours must
continue, they ought at least to begin at
s O'Clock, as petitioned for. AT that hour,
under the present schedule as well as the
old, there is sharp drop in the number
of calls. Certainly if the public is to have
the benefit of any night rate the hour
should be earlier than 10 O'Clock, when
most folks are abed.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08
Depends on wha, MS Wanted for


Il will probably no, he easy 10 81 =
ppssrfipli0n iOr liquor from hFAlllebot.
phy slcian, now, since nr, Hunter l'a'h
| that $50 line Ia county court.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08

Ex-senator Chandler of New lamp
shire gives seven reasons why Secre'
tary Taft cannot be elected even II he
is nominated by the republican party:
~ The hostility of the colored vot-
ers; (2) the activity of federal ONCE
holders in his behalf; (3) the vast ex'
penditures of money in carrying on his
canvass; (4) the troubles IN ONO
which necessitated deal with the To-
cal bosses in order to secure that
state s Endorsement; (5) the abandon
ment by the administration of reform
legislation; (6) the opposition Oh inc
labor unions; 90 the combination OF
his supporters in New York state with
the race track gamblers in order to de
stroy the candidacy of Governor
Hughes. But the Taft supporters will
probably discount these reasons by as
serting that Chandler is still mem
Der in good standing of the Ananlas
| club
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08

Two things at least are evident in
the states gubernatorial canvass at
the present time. One is that the peo'
ple of the state are not deeply inter
ested in the success of either OF the
two avowed candidates and refuse to
be aroused to enthusiasm by the sup
porters of either. The other is that
the Stanton boom, if il can be digni'
fed by that name, is gradually forg'
ing ahead of the Prouty movement and
will be strong enough TO win at the
state convention July unless uniore'
seen circumstances arise. This does
not mean, as we look at it, that the
people are profoundly impressed by
Stanton s qualifications but that ms
candidacy savors less of machine dom
nation. In Windham county, partieu'
larly in the northern portion, stanton
is without question the leader in the
anathetic contest. 1t is regrettable
that the state is not to have politlcal
fight like that of two years ago, one
of the strenuous kind that requires the
candidates to get out and get acquaint'
ed with the people of whom they are
seeking votes. Nothing contributed so
largely to Governor Proctor's strength
in Vermont today as the speaking
campaign which he made in l9Oo'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08

For the attention of the bailiffs: The
trustees of the village of Bennington
recently issued an order for the re-
moval of all business signs overhang-
ing the sidewalks.
The Meddler.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08


The following extract from an edl'
torial in the ST. Adams Messenger -
worth the careful attention OF every
one who is interested in the extremely
important question of better highways
IL is true, every word Of II, and the
sooner the people Of the state come TO
realize il the sooner will Vermont
shake on the disadvantages that are
now hers as the result Of years Of hit
or.miss policy in road buildings
The Messenger firmly believes that
there is no safe half way policy IN
this business. II believes the eonsirnc'
ton OF the highways belongs TO TIC
state. should be managed by the state
and paid for by the state, and that the
whole plan of scientific toadhuilding ~
Vermont should proceed out OF one
centralized authority and embrace or
erations in every part OF the common,
wealth alike. Villages aud cities would
reserve the right TO make their own
streets, of course, as they do now. Bni
the highways leading from town 70
town do mol belong TO the separate
communities the roads are designed "a
reach but to all the people of the state
al large that may need 10 travel over
them. II may be that we are making
progrcss toward the practical realiza
ton OF this policy MS fast as 1t is ex
Incident But the years are speeding
al Nornnnt is laguard in many bust
ness and social features largely be
cause of the condition of her high
WAYS.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-08

his report shall be open to inspection
by either party. The expert may DC
called as a witness by either party
and other experts may be called ~
either party al his oYS expense. These
recommendations. hoSsyer, srfly only
10 civil proceedings, and on that &c
count do not offer correction OF INC
evils arising from tho abuse of expert
testimony in criminal suits, Sooner OF
later Vermont must take up the ques
ton Of placing expert testimony IN q
better light before the public, and io'
that reason the steps taken by other
states are OF particular interest,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
Dogden News.

One hundred and forty car loads
of wheat shipped to date from the
Dogden elevators.
Mrs. Thos. Hogarth left for
Lowry, MINI, Thursday on receipt
Of word that Mr.. Hogarth 8 mother
was seriously i'll.
John Shanko, while attending
to his separator Monday evening
was caught by one of the pullys
and before the machinery could be
stopped his leg was chrushed to
the knee. Amputation was deem
ed necessary and DR.. Aronfeldt Of
Anamoose was sent for to assist
DR.. Coffin, but on examination
they decided to set the limb and
try and save it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
McClusky Independent.

Alfred Johns on, of Dale, Wis.
bought the Guy Oliver farm this
week, and paid $27 per acre..
N. M. Christianson, threshed
wheat that made Is per acre and
flax that made 12. Mr.. Christian
son came here five years ago and
started turning the sod and this
year has about three hundred
acres under cultivation.
Joe Tiebel the Lincoln post.
master spent few hours in town
this week. Mr.. Teibol is an old
time journalist, of Dakota in
Territorial days during the years
|of 1S78-79, when he, in partnership
with Mr.. Taylor, brother of the
deceased Joe Taylor, Of Washburn,
launched the Journal at Scotland,
is. D. Joe hasn't forgot the
value of a subscription in advance
|and has us ad his name to the
list.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02

years and will undoubtedly prove
a profitable investment as well asE
providing beautifier for the home
life Of the farmer.
The taxes in the county are rea-
sonable, the bonded debt was only
$27, 900 last year and that amount
can be paid up at most any time
without the county experiencing
any serious difficulty. In fact,
Mclean county is a land Of op-
portunities, sunshine, cereals and
flowers, where peace and plenty
reign supreme. and where nature
smiles upon the industrious and
wealth crowns the efforts of all
who labor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
Underwood Miner.

James and Charles Malloy re-
ceived the sad news Monday Of
the death Of their father at Hart
ford, Wis. Charles left for that
place on Monday afternoon.
Work was begun last Wednes-
day morning on the new depot to
take the place of the one recently
destroyed by fire. The structure
will be 24x6O feet, and will be
completed as fast as possible,
Living rooms for the agent will be
prepared in the second story, and
they will be made as comfortable
as possible. We are glad to note
the improvement.
Last Tuesday evening occurred
the marriage of Miss Hilda Soder-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
Dead Indians to Be Removed.

About the middle of October
there will depart from Linton, N.
D., the most remarkable trainload
shipment ever sent out of the west.
1t will consist of the remains and
headstone of all officers and en-
listed men, civilians and famous
Indians buried in the old post at
Fort Yates, in southwestern Nor
ton county. now abandoned by the
government. The bodies to be
shipped includes that of Sitting
Bull, the famous chieftain who
defeated General Custer; George
B. Belden, noted indian agent, and
many others equally we'll known
through the Dakotas who were
buried at Fort Yates. All the
bodies will be taken to Keokuk,
Iowa. and inferred in the national
cemetery there Dickinson Re-
corder. 5@
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
MRS. ANTON
Same DEAD
Noted Warriors to be Removed from
Fort Yates Cemetery-Now
Abandoned by Gov.

Word reached Wilton on Mon
day evening that Mrs. Anton
Same one of the earliest residents
of this vicinity, had passed away
at her home west of town For
some years she had been afflicted
with stomach trouble. Friday
night she suddenly grew worse,
and though medical skill was
called at once, nothing could be
done except to render her last
moments easier, and Monday
evening at nine o'clock she passed
away.
Mrs. Same was born in Norway
and came to this country more
than century ago, first living in
Bismarck. She was married to
Mr.. Same at Washburn in 1888,
and the young couple soon after
took up their home on the present
site thereof, and have occupied it
for twenty-four years. To them
was born one son Andor, who with
the father lives to mourn the loss
Of one most dear. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon, aua
burial was had in the cemetery in
the Fritz neighborhood, where she
was laid to rest in the presence of
many sorrowing friends. Wilton
News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
MCLEAN COUNTY NEWS CLIPPINGS

quist and Fred L. Wigton. The
ceremony was performed at Wash
burn, and only a few relatives and
friends were present. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
p. A. Soderquist of Washburn,
and is a charming and popular
young lady. The groom is we'll
known as one of Underwood's
enterprising young business men.
The happy couple will make
their future home in Underwood.
Congratulations are extended by
their large circle of friends.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
Board Of County Commissioners Met
In Regular Session Sep
tember 7th.

On motion the Fargo Bridge 4
Iron Co., were awarded contracts
for the following steel bridges
their bids being the lowest:
Between sections 20 and 29-I45
80 amount $4,000
Between sections 10 & 3O,-l46.
SO amount $552.OO
On motion G. p. Holman was
awarded contracts for the follow
ing wood and stone bridges as
advertised:
Between sections II & 1916
81 amount $4,000
Between sections 25 & 26, IS n &
36.l47- 70 amount $3O9.OOs
Bill Of Otto Olson was received
and ordered returned as it was not
in proper form. Ri
On motion Auditor was instruct
ed to- advertise for grading ap-
proaches to bridge between
sections 10 e so 6-83. 9ils.
On motion Audi itoriwss instruct
el Is advertise for steel bridge on
Buffalo Coulee On 4 Townshiip ) line
between Type 4 ~ 4 45-SS.
t)n notion board adjourned 20
meet q 6 3 clock 4. az, 4, Sept, 8. uss
etlnesda spt. 8, la0s.
Boanl met rsuan.. djourn.;
ment 81 msmbers pre- y Sients 81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
Boosts Mclean Co. Land.

Mr.. K. j. Kundert of Emery,
South Dakota, who ownes con-
siderable land in this vicinity, a
large part of which is under
cultivation and which brought
him $4.00 per acre last season,
after all expences were paid, (he
getting one forth of the crop) ex-
pressed his entire satisfaction
with the eastern part Of Mclean
county and after making a tour
over the northern and eastern part
of the county, in company with
our land man, J. w. Hempel, of
the Denhoff Real Estate Co., who
are looking after his interest here.
He was very favorably impressed
with the "outlook" for this county
land in South Dakota is selling
for $40 to $75 per acre from which
the owner gets less than $4.OO per
acre for his share of the crop,
which is less than one-half as good
as the proceeds Of our $40 to $25
land. Denhof Voice.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02

The. following bids we're re.
ceived for grading:
ssGrading between Twp. l44 &
145 on Ea south line of section 81
1853:
9. P. Holman, Zoe per Gu yc
Dan Tjenstrom, 1870 per Gu yd
Grading between sections IL &
l8-l46-81:
@. P. Homan, 1910 per Gu yd
Grading on Twp. line between
IA e. 145 on Sec. 34-145-82:
G.. P. Homan, l9c per Gu yd
Dan Tjenstrom, 1Sac per Gu I'd
Grading on west J Sec. 6-144-83
@. P. Homan, 209c per GU yd
Dan Tjenstrom, Zoe per Gu yd
Grading between sections 25 &
26, 35 & 36-147-79:
9. P. Homan, 1910 per Gu yd
Grading between sections % &
26-l44-81:
Ranard Larson, l6c per Gu yd
C. p. Homan, Tic per Gu yd
Dan Tjenstrom, 17ac per Gu yd
Grading across Buffalo Greek to
Diamond coal mine on section A.
l44-82, contract let subject to re-
versal by Board Oct. $, 1908, no
grading to be done prior to that
date:
Nels o. Herred, 224c per Gu yd
Dan Tjenstrom, l83c per Gu yd
Ranard Larson, 18c per Gu yd
Axel johnson &
r. Jager, 23c per Gu yd
G. P. Homan, Zoe per Gu yd
Grading twp. line between Sec
ton l-l44-82 & sec 32-l45-8l:
John Sheldon, 12c per Gu yd
G. 2. Holman, l9c per Gu yd
Ranard Larson, l8c per Gu yd
Dan Tjenstrom, 178c per Gu yd
Grading between sections Is &
l6-144-83: +.
G. p. Homan, 20c per Gu yd
Dan Tjenstrom, 205c per Gu I'd
Grading between sections % &
33, ~ q 34-143-sl:
g. P.sHoman, 19c per Gu I'd
Grade on Twp. line between IN
l45, west south line section 81
1859:
9. n Homan; zoe per cu yd
Dan Tjenstro pm, l99c per on I'd.
on motion the low bidder in
each case was awarded contract
tor grading q per- cation sof
County SURVEY eyor''s. y q. B
ri Rarrs in; regard TO ! bonding
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02

David Shauer, who lives south Of
town is reported to have lost all
his grain In the recent prairie fire.
this looks like hard luck, especial
" as Mr.. Shauer lost his residence
by fire last spring on the same
place. Dogden News. And still
the farmers forget to make fire.
breaks. Not as many looses have
been reported il this vicinity a.
usual but We note that the prairie
fires across the = river continue to.
|do damage. .'s SD u.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
The COUNT Y
OF MCLEAN
]. IF. Wathey Writes About the Re
sorces Of this County to the
, Eastern Skeptk.
CONTINUED from last week }

58et (OOuCluu0u& &lTOlll ld6G W00h. go
The climate is better adapted to
the raising Of tame grasses, grains,
corn, vegetables and many kinds
of fruit than are corresponding
latitudes in Minnesota and Wis
consin. The Missouri valley, in
which nearly all Of Mclean coun-
ty lays, is warmer in winter than
are parts Of the same latitude
farther east. The average tenn
perature through the cold months
being from eight to ten degrees
warmer than the Red River Valley
country. And there is a mildness
of atmosphere which is not expe-
rienced by places Of the same
temperature farther east. The
s'mountains'' Of North Dakota,
called on the maps The Coteaus, :"
run through the county and turn
the cold winds eastward while
chinooks from the, west are turned
down the Missouri valley giving
this county the full benefit Of their
sweep. Here spring opens earlier
and harvest comes from ten
days to two weeks sooner than in
the Red River Valley, if the seed
ing is properly done. As rule,
there is very little snow in the
county and settlers claim that for
the past twenty five years it has
been necessary to feed stock during
the winter only three or four times.
Cattle are many times wintered
without sheds or shelter of any
kind although this is poor policy
and better results are obtained by
providing hay and shelter. The
summer days are 9 o m f ortablY
warm, with cool nights, and no
country has more sunny days than
this part of North Dakota.
The population of Mclean
county is made up Of all national
tiles with native born Americans
predominating. But there is hard
tly a nationality not represented
and a person wishing to make his
future home among the people Of
the same faith, language and GUS
toms, can find about what they
want in the county. There are
large settlements Of Germans and
Scandinavians, who have churches
and schools in their own language,
and this will apply to many Of the
villages as we'll as the rural dis
tricts..
There are many people through
out the United States who firmly,
believe that this country is still
given over to the Indians and the
wild cattle. IL these people could
be taken through the county and
shown the many little school hous--
es. all we'll filled with studious
scholars their Impressions might
be changed. One Of the first.
things that q settler should take
into consideration is the chance
his children will have for an edu-
cation and If this is inquired into
closely there is no reason! Why
Mclean county should not stand
the scrutiny The county is di-
vided into 10 school districts with
$50 school houses and q thoroughly
competent corps Of teachers. Gra-
.ded schools have been established
in some Of the towns and it will
be but q few years until q pupil
can prepare for college. without
leaving the count The state law
provides that when nine Of ten
pupils reside iin 4 com mmunity more
than two and one half mile from n
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-10-02
White School District was ordered
returned to writer.
On motion board adjourned to
q

". Olgelrson. clerk hire,
stamps etc. ...........$ q 60
j. B. Fleming, board of
Lucy Petit .......... Z so
w. L. Nuessle, expense. % OO
Fl. G. Nygaard, recording
warranty deeds ....... 125
Theo. j. Haugeberg, Mdse. % IS
Wilton Mercantile Co.,
FlankS o 10
Erick Anderson, wood Jail 6 OOl
Midland Chemical Co.,
Anti-Germine ........ IL 50
DR.. M. H. Sawyer, 20.
physician ,............ Is 90
Gnll River Lumber Co.,
planks ............... 6 80
Palace Drug Store, Mdse. 81 So
Drs. Matchan & Roam, SER
vice Hanna Griffeth bill
of $135.OO allowed at >. 100 90
Leader job department. job
work 80. ........ 76 %.
HI. G. Fluet, remains of V.
M. Robins .......... so 90
M. V. Greene, care V. M.
Robins go. e. 10
Washburn Leader, abstract
of votes etc. ...... 1876 ss
Raugust Insurance Agency
premium on furniture
and fixtures in Go. Judge
and Clerk Court ....... 25 40
John Schneider, road work 45 90
G. 0. Raugust, postage .. IL 80
st. Alexius hospital, nurs-
ing Mrs. Biever ....... 48 81
G. Doering, returning
ballot boxes 81. 10000. IL 90
st. Alexius hospital, nurs-,
ing Hanna Griffeth bill
of$lO6.OO allowed at 90. 76 OO|
Joseph Katz, road work .. 2 90
Mrs. 81. g. Olson, balance
of salary .............. Is 90
Henry G. Olson, express,
Drayage etc c........... 2 45
Henry G. Olson, mileage 18 20
Henry @. Olson mileage 10 sol
Henry e. Olson mimeo-
graph supplies ........ 800
Henry G. Olson, mileage 20 col
Henry G. Olson postage IL 81
Henry G. Olson, Office rent 10 OO|
John A. Beck, postage
delinquent taxes ....... so oo|
John A. Beck, attendance
court :. .... ...... 12 oo)
John A. Beck, jailor Aug. 62 00|
John A. Beck. board
: prisoners 80. 80. ..... Sc 25
John A. Beck, postage etc. 33 OIL
John A. Beck, investiga-
ting grand larceny case 1O4 30
Washburn Livery, livery 6 OOl
Fr. Breitzmann, surveying so 4O|
Barney Flynn, grade % &
26-l48-83 as per contract 35l 20
Dr.F. A. Douglas, report
ing births and deaths etc. 9 65
Nels o. Herred, road work 46 OO|
s. E. Dahl, clerk treas. and
sheriff's Office 80. IS OOI
Washburn Telephone Go.
phone rent and tools -. 10 lO|
VIM. Rost, board Nels Ed
lund % 40
Henry Q. Olson, postage Is 90
81. s. Westmiller, clerk,
Clerk Court July So. 35 90
81. s. Westmiller, clerk,
Clerk Court August IS 90
Ludwig Schmidt, returning
ballot boxes 16 -. Is 80
Martin Searchlight, pro-
ceedings etc. .......... la7 81
q. a. Mollendrof, mdse.
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