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Barbour County index., 1908-03-04
The Last Convention

The last political convention to be held
in Barber county. unless the primary cleo
tion law is repealed. was pulled off in this
city Saturday. 1t was very tame affair.
In attendance, but in one other respect was
lively. 1t was a mass convention but the
mass was small. the greatest number
present at any one time being %. THIS
number faded away to the unlucky l3
when the reports Of committees were
adopted.
J. N. Imcher Of this city was chair
man Of the convention and Editor w. H.
Holmes Of the Isabel Herald secretary.
The chairman assumed the gavel amidst
the widest and prolonged enthusiasm on
the part Of Representative Gesner Of
kiowa. and his speech was loudly ap-
plauded by the said MIC. The chair
man outlined the duty Of the convention
by saying that it should first endorse Sen
ator Long; second. instruct for w. H.
Taft for president; third, express the fact
that Barber county republicans are for
Bill Bailey for governor, and fourth, that
Barber is for Mulvane for national COM
mitteeman. The committee on resolu-
tons later adopted his suggestions except
ing that it did not go on record for Bal
ley and Mulvane, but the committee on
delegations took care Of that little matter
by fixing the lists of delegates who will
carry out that idea at the state cow ention
On motion two committees were ap.
pointed by the chairman. as follows:
| On delegates-H. H. Case, G. A
BuckGn, ]. T.Moore. On resolutions
In Axline, VIM. Gesner, j E. Thomas
MIR. Axline asked to retire in favor Of
| Col. John MacGregor who had the type
written document in his pocket but tn,
Col. respectfully declined to act as sec
ond choice filler and quietly retired from
the assembly. He had private bushes
to superintend and did not re-appear t,
take a hand in adopting committee re
ports.
A recess was taken to give the com
mittees time to look over and sign the re
ports. which had been previously prepar
ed at the office Of H. II. Case, chairman
of the central committee, and in the course
of half hour the feline was turned ou
Of the bag in the following hieroglyphic.
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The resolutions decreed as follows:

uC ICSOiuliOuS OCCICC0 dS lOuOWS.
The republicans of Barber county are proud
of Chester L. Long as a neighbor, republican,
a statesman ani citizen; we are proud of
his record as public official, in both house
and senate of our national congress. and sole
it his return to the senate of the United
States from the great and patriotic state OF
Kansas.
We endorse the national and state admins
trations and commend the course of Hon. e
Fl. Madison, our congressman. and the entire
Kansas republican congressional delegation.
We favor the nomination of Hon. William
81. Taft as republican candidate for president
of the United States. and instruct our dele.
gates to the state and congressional conven-
tions to use every endeavor to secure dele
gates favorable to him.
Both committee reports were adopted
without demonstration and the elephant
limped away to pastures green.
1t is a matter Of some regret to us that
there are to be no more republican con-
venions. For ten years they have been
managed in unique manner. The faith
full were called together regularly once,
and sometimes twice. IN year and as
soon as organized. shom Of their powers
and the real work Of the hour entrusted
to qualified committee which alway.
did the right thing at the night Tune
This practice was adhered to IN the dy-
ing hour Of the convention system. o.
course. there was little importance attach
ed to the matter. but yet if even the
twenty-three republicans who responded
to the chairman's call. had all taken a
hand IN selecting delegates. the propel
men might not have been named. /
might develop. also. that at this State del
egate convention which meets IN Topeks
today something can be done to he'll
| along the machine faction and at the
same time throw the nickersnee deep m
to the bosom Of one Stubbs and the
square dealers, and m this respect ths
Barber county delegation Is handsomel,
CONSTRUCTED.
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Assessors Meeting

Every township assessor responded at
the roll call Of the joint meeting Of the
county commissioners and county asses
sors last Thursday. The appointments
made by County Assessor Baily were
confirmed and the different bonds were
approved.
The different phases Of the tax law
were discussed and every assessor went
home armed with the necessary details tc
begin work. The season" opened on
Monday. Our sympathy is with the as.
SCISSORS. 1t is understood that all Of then
are well protected with life insurance.
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take charge Of the case, who gathered all
available information as to the transac-
lions between Downs and Mr.. Brown in
the conveyance of the farm after which
suit tor divorce, aGmony and annulling
the deed was instituted.
1t developed at the trial that Downs
paid $5,4OO for the farm, $5,l5Obeing
paid in currency and $3.50 in a check
on the Garden City National Bank. 1t
was the theory Of the plaintiff that this
money was given to Downs by Brown
and that Downs did not really invest his
own money. 1t was proved that for
some time previous to the transaction
Brown had drawn his money out of the
bank and could have easily accumulated
this amount. The fact that Downs paid
for the farm In currency was regarded as
a suspicious circumstance.
MIR. Downs resides in Grant county,
Kansas. He is a prosperous ranchman
and it was established by reputable wit
nesses that his integrity has never hereto
fore been brought into question. His
testimony was that Brown wrote him ask
ing him to buy the farm. Mr.. Downs
had worked in Sharon township and re-
sided there off and on for several years.
He knew the Brown farm and desired
to buy it for home. He concluded to
offer 5000 to Mr.. Brown for it, and
with that idea borrowed S., 900, from a
real estate dealer and banker of Ulysis
He got the money in currency, had lit
tie money Of his own in addition, and
came to Sharon. He talked the matter
over with Mr.. and Mrs. Brown several
days, he offering $4,000 and they ask.
ing $4,000. Finally an agreement wa,
reached whereby he bought the farm fo
S., 400, and the deal closed as above
noted. Many details were brough
out showing that the transaction was un.
usual, the strongest Of which, aside from
the paying Of the money In currency, wa
the fact that Mr.. Brown had previousI,
been offered $4,000 for the farm and re
fused it. A strong point in Mr.. Down
favor was the production of note, tn
genuineness Of which was not doubted
I showing that he had borrowed $500t
from the real estate man in Grant count
. at that time. 1t was unfortunate for hir
that this man was not here to testify ths
he procured the money in currency fo
. the purchase Of the farm.
That Mr.. Brown shamefuIly misreal
ed his wife is self-eMdent; that he conniy
ed to defraud her out Of her nights is to,
: plain to admit Of doubt. Public sent
ment and sympathy was with Mrs. Brow
i from the beginning Of the suit and th
E greatest per cent Of those familiar wit
: the deal and the evidence IN the ca.
= conscieniously believe that Mr.. Down
I was IN coAusion with Brown. Jude
o Gilett took this view Of the case. Stain,
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however, if it is a wrong conclusion. the
greatest injustice wa, done Mr.. Downs.

In justice to Mr.. Downs, it should be
said that while his transactions were un-
usual it is possible that his explanation is
in line with truth. If so, his misfortune
lies in having entered into business rela-
tons with Mr.. Brown. The Index ad-
mits that the evidence would leave one
in doubt as to whether or not it was a
case Of fraud on his part. The fact is
that there are only two persons who can
say definitely whether the sale was bona
6de or otherwise. These men are John
H. Downs and James B. Brown. Any
conscientious man in Judge Gillett's place
would have decided the case as he did.
Col. w. w. Snoddy Of Alva and
Samuel Griffin Of this city, attorneys for
Downs, handled the case very ably.
They did not seem to be surprised at
the decision and claim that the fact Of
Downs being a nonresident, added to
the indefensible acts Of Mr.. Brown in
deserving his wife without leaving her a
cent Of money, operated against theil
client. They are both confident Of Sc.
curing reversal.
Other cases disposed Of by the cour
were as follows:
Ruth FuIlington VS.. O. o. Fullington,
judgment for plaintiff granting decree o.
divorce.
Field VS. Peck, judgment for plaintiff
quieting title. Same order in Davis "
Guaranty Trust Co., except as to West.
ern Land Co. and Chas. E. Gibson
Same order in Hazelton Land Co. v
Phelps. Same order in J. P. Elsea v
Wear except as to Chas. E. Gibson, AL
bert E. King and School District No.2
Same order in Platt VS. Col. & u. S
Mtg. Co.
Fraich VS. Fralich. dismissed at cost @
defendant.
Stafford VS. Stafford, decree of divorce
granted, plaintiff awarded custody O
children.
Ruggles vs. Ruggles, judgment 70
plaintiff. divorce granted.
Rose VS. Morris, motion to confirm sail
sustained. Application Of Alva Role
Mills to apply certain money granted.
J.. Case Threshing Machine VS. Gee
w. Poindexter. judgment for plaintiff a
prayed, interest and principal amountin
to more than $1,000.
All matters not disposed Of by motto
or otherwise, were continued until tn
May term.
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''Under Two Flags" March 18th

The play. Under Two Flags. which
was postponed on account of the small
pox trouble, will be given at the opera
house in this city Friday night, March
9th. This entertainment will be given
by the Barber County High School un-
der the direction of Miss Leonora E.
Shaw. Secure your seats early.
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Depot Agent Changes

Agent E. c. Aspey was transferred
to Attica yesterday and Kenneth Nc
Pherson Of Athca was given the place
here. The change is very unsatisfactory
to Mr.. Aspey and it is said that he is de-
manding to be returned.
MIR. Mcpherson. the new agent. has
the reputation Of being a very obliging
gentleman.
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Trice & Son Stock Sold

The stock Of Trice & Son Of Sharon
was sold at auction sale py ]. D. Wall
Of Wichita. trustee in bankruptcy, on
Monday. The mercantile stock and
book accounts were purchased by A. E.
Mckinley for Cox. Blodgett & Diamond,
Wichita wholesalers; the hearse and un-
dertaking supplies were purchased by a
Kiowa party for $500, the team by T.
H. Trice for $l44. and the lot and
building by Lloyd Davis and A. w.
Schnelle for ST ,075. The total asset.
Of the sale were $7.36o.,
1t is said that there will be very nearly
sufficient money to pay creditors out.
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Don't forget the dates, Sunday. Mon
day and Tuesday. March 8. 9. 1O.Hotel
Grand Your eye friend. ]. Hairy Cay.
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John Bradney Of Lake City had his
crippled finger amputated Monday. Dr..
Coleman handled the knife. The 6nse,
was hunt IN com sheller a year ago,
and for time there were prospects Of
partly restoring its use but IN course d
time Il became ngdly fixed with the Up
extending down into the palm Of the
hand 50 that It was not only useless. bu'
an annoyance. John concluded i would
be better to Tim It of.
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Tarnny ii
By l. w. STOUT

Oh how the spirit of mortal be glad
With chimpanzee mamma and baboon dad?
The baboon is ugly but led look all right
If he'd copy his brothers on Saturday night;
Make trip to the barber take big shave,
Don tailored suit and title-How the girls would
rave!
Trade his title for heresS-The right thing to do
With her millions, Brother Ape could paddle his
We still have some traits Of papa baboon,
We strike with hands though eat with spoon.
We chatter and giggle and make great fuss.
We pine for the groves, woodland and lawn
Is it inborn instinct thus leading us on?
wish knew more of grandpa baboon
wonder if he didn't spring from coon
The Reverend who breaches for his daily bread,
Did he really spring from quaduped?
'Tis hard to believe yet cannot deny
Unless Darwins theory a great big lie
Oh Grandpa Ape and Grandma Baboon
Get the family record and get it soon.
Kings, Princes and Lords all look to you,
Oh settle ancestry, give the Devil his due:
For how can the spirit of mortal be glad,
With chmpanZee mamma and baboOn dad?
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Notice

Farmers Union meets IN regular ses-
SION next Saturday. March 9Th.
B. Farley. President
F. B. Gordon. Sec'y.
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was here last week to dispose Of business
In court.
The Eastern Star ladies had an inter-
esting meeting Monday night. Following
the mi6atory work the gentlemen served
lunch and the ladies speak In Aattering
terms Of the spread. The men are good
for something after all.
Mrs. Gilman Waltmre and daughter Of
Delavan.Ills.. arrived Saturday to visit Mrs.
J.C. Richardson. The ladies were school
mates in their girlhood days. Mrs. Walt
mire IS sister Of w. r. Scott formerly
Of this city. now Of Capron. Ok. She
had been wishing with her brother and
family the pasa month.
Mrs. S. M. Owen, while visiting with
Mrs. NJ. T. Williams three miles west Of
the city. fell and fractured her ann Mon
day evening. Dr.. Donovan was called
to set Il. Mrs. Owen had intended to
leave for her former home IN Oklahoma
yesterday but was compelled to postpone
the hip on account Of the accident.
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Gay is coming.
Under Two Flags" March 18th.

Attorney L. M. Day Of Greensburg
was here last week to dispose Of business
In court.
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Notice Of Mortgage Sale by Advertise.
noent.

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Notice is hereby given. that that
certain mortgage, executed and de-
liyered by Philip R. Melius and Clara
H. Melius, his wife, mortgagor, to
Red River Valley Mortgage Co., mort
gagee, dated the Gath day OF January,
A. d. nineteen hundred and seven
and filed for record in the Office of
the Register Of Deeds of the County
of Ward, and state of North Dakota,
on the 26th day Of January A. D.
1907, and recorded in book of
mortgages, at page 472 and assigned
by said mortgage by an instrument
in writing to John H. Lewis dated
the first day of September A. D.
1908, and filed for record in said
office Of the Register of Deeds on the
9th day Of September 1908, and rec
orded in book 113 Of mortgages, on
page 55, will be foreclosed by a sale
Of the premises in such mortgage and
hereinafter des cribed lat the front door
Of the court house in the City Of
Minot, in the County of Ward, and
state of North Dakota, at the hour
Of 300 o'clock p. m on the 31st day
OF October 1908 to satisfy the amount
due upon said mortgage on the day
Of sale
The premises described in said
mortgage and which will be sold to
satisfy the same, are those certain
premises situated in the county Of
Ward and state Of North Dakota, and
described as follows, to-wit:
The south one half Is 1-2) Of the
southeast quarter (sE 1-4) of section
twenty-six (26) and the east one half
(E 1-2) Of the northeast quarter (NE
1-4) of section thirty-five (35) in
township one hundred fifty-fve 155)
range eightyseven $50 west of the
Fifth Principal Meridian.
Whereas, default has been made in
the terms of prior mortgage to the
one hereby foreclosed, due to the
failure of the mortgagors to pay the
interest coupon note due January l.,
1908, and whereas the assignee of the
mortgage has paid said interest
coupon note, now therefore under
the conditions of the mortgage here;
by foreclosed, the said sum so paid
amounting to $43.57, is hereby deem
ed and declared to be part OF this
mortgage, and is foreclosed herewith.
There will be due on such mort
gage at the date of sale the sum Of
ninety-five and $1,000 ($95. S9) doll
lars.
John H. Lewis,
Assignee of Mortgage.
G. B. Bach,
Attorney for Mortgages Assignee
Office and postoffice address Minot,
North Dakota. 9-17 1922
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PROPOSALS FOR x STEEL BRIDGE
Notice to Contractors.
Minot, North Dakota.

Minot, North Dakota.
Sealed proposals for furnishing the
necessary labor and materials for the
construction of a steel bridge across
the Mouse river in the City of Mfnot,
Ward county, North Dakota, will be
received by the county commits sion
ers of the county of Ward, at the
Office of the county auditor Minot, N.
D.. up to the hour of 2 O'Clock p. m.
on Saturday the 18th day of October.
a. D. 1908 and will be publicly open
ed at $3.50 o'clock p. m. Of the 18th
day Of October, A. D.. 1908.
Each bidder must furnish with his
bid certified check drawn to the
order of the county of Ward for a
sum equal to ten per cent Of the
amount of the bid as guarantee that
if the said work is awarded to. him he
will enter into contract with the
county Of Ward for the due and faith
full performance of the work and will
furnish bond for the strict and
faithful performance in accordance
with the contract, in a sum sqqual to
the contract price.
If such contract and bond are not
executed and delivered to the county
of Ward within fifteen days from
the date of the awarding Of the con-
tract, the said guarantee will be for
feited by the bidder to the said
county Of Ward as liquidated dam
ages.
Plans, specifications and other in
formation can be obtained upon APP
plication of the office Of the county
surveyor, Minot, I'd.
Each proposal must be addressed
to the county auditor, Minot, NJ D.,
and must be endorsed on the en-
elope with the name of thev con-
struction for which proposal is made.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Given by order of the board of
county commissioners and under my
hand and seal this 18th day OF Sep
TENDER, A. d.. 1908.
]. W. Fabrick.
y Auditor, Ward Co., N. D.
9-17 10-1
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Notice Of Special Election.

Notice is hereby given that in ac
cordance with a resolution passed by
the city council Of the City of Minot
on the 9Th day of September, A. D.,
1908, Special Election is hereby
called for the purpose of determining
whether or not thirty 600 bonds in
the sum Of one thousand dollars
($10O000) each and bearing interest
at the rate of six (6) per cent per
annum, payable annually, shall be
issued by the City Of Minot for the
purpose of improving extending and
installing waterworks distribution
system in the said City of Minot,
North Dakota.
The form of the ballot for said
election shall be as follows:
Said election shall be held on the
tn day of October, A. D. 1908.
The polling places in the several
Wards shall be as follows:
For the issuance Of bonds |
Against the issuance OF bonds
First Ward at Court House
Second Ward, j. P. Shields
residence.
Third Ward, at North Side school
house.
Fourth Ward, at ]. B. Reeds resi-
dence.
Fifth Ward, at Martin Jacobson's
barn.
Sixth Ward, at the City Hall.
The polls will be open at 8 o'clock
in the forenoon and remain open
until o'clock in the afternoon and
no longer, on said day.
Dated this 9th day of September,
A. D., 1908.
BY order of the City Council.
GEORGE L. MORROW,
City Auditor.
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SUMMONS.

~ MMONS.
State of North Dakota, County OF
Ward,-ss
In District Court, Eighth Judicial
District.
G. r. Hamilton, Plaintiff, VS.. First
National Bank OF Cassopolis, Defend
ant.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to ans
wer the complaint in this action and
to serve a copy of your answer up
on the subscriber within thirty days
after the service of this summons
upon you exclusive OF the day of
service; and in case OF your failure
to appear or answer, judgment will
be taken against you by the defend
ant FOR the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated this 9th day of Aug, 1908.
w. A. Guilfoyle,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Office and Post Office address,
d.
To the above named Defendant:
You will please take notice that
the above entitled action is brought
for the purpose Of quieting title to
lots 1914 in block 10 in the original
townsite of Sherwood, Ward county,
in this plaintiff; that no personal
claim is held against the defendant
that the complaint in this action is
now filed with the clerk of the Dis
trict Court OF Ward county, N. D.
Dated this 9th day OF August, 1908.
w. A. Guilfoyle,
Attorney for Plaintiff
e-17-1O22
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State of North Dakota, County of
Ward,-ss.
In District Court, Eighth Judicial
District.
Z. E. Johnson VS.. First National
Bank of Cassopolis "a
The State Of North Dakota to the
above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to
the complaint in this action and to
serve copy of your answer on the
subscriber Within thirty days after
the service Of this summons upon
you exclusive Of the day Of service;
and in case Of your failure to appear
or answer Judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated this 9th day Of August, 1908.
w. A. Guilfoyle,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Otnce and Post Once address,
Sherwood, IN. D.
20 the shove named Defendant:
You win please take notice that
he above entitled action Il brought
Or the purpose Of quieting title to
pts 2o21-22 in block % In the orig
pal townsite Of Sherwood. Ward
bnnfv. II this nlaintiff. that M mar.
nal claim Is held against the de-
ndant, that the complaint in this
tion Is now fled with the clerk
the District Court of Ward county.
D.
Dated this 9th day Of August, 1908
w. A. Guilfoyle,
9l7-10-22
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At 4 meeting Of the council Wed
nesday night, : very important mat
ter ~ biOtsup that Of macad aMizing
Main street between the 500 tracts
ana Third street. The work viii no
doubt be done g every alderman Is
in favor Of It, but not until the COM
ing spring. The plan Is to take on
several inches Of dirt from the street
level It down and then Ill in With
six or eight inches Of the right kind
Of gravel. The work win cost about
six thousand dollars, yet when 1t ia
done, we will have perfect streets
for years to come. Minot has untold
quantities OF excellent gravel an
around her and this will cost a great
deal less than paving. M
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Notice Of Mortgage Sale by Adver-
tisement. s
Notice is hereby given, that that
certain mortgage, executed and de-.
livered by Louis A. Larson and Bes'
sic Larson, mortgagors, to r.. NJ. Rob
erts. mortgage, dates the Goth day
Of July A. D. nineteen hundred and
five, and filed for record in the office
Ct the Register of Deeds OF the coun-
~ OF Ward and state of North Da-
kota, on the second. day Of August,
A D. 1905, and recorded in book 80
of mortgages, at page Us will be
foreclosed by sale of the premises
in such mortgage and hereinafter de-
scribed at the front door Ct rne
court house in the City of Minot In
the county of Ward and state OF
North Dakota, at the hour OF two
o'clock p. m. on the Oath day Of
October 1908, to satisfy the amount
due upon said mortgage on the day
of sale.
The premises described in said
mortgage and which will be sold to-
satisfy the same, are those certain
premises situated in the county OF
Ward and state Of North Dakota,
and described as follows, o-wit:
The southwest quarter Of the north
west quarter (sW IA Of the NV LAY,
the west half Of the southwest quar-
ter Nv 10 Of sW IA, and the north
east quarter Of the southwest quar-
ter, (NE IA of sW Il, Of section
twelve (12) township one hundred
nfty-six (15s) range eighty-five 1851,
containing one hundred and sixty
acres more or less according to the
United States government survey
thereof.
Default having been made in the
payment Of interest, and taxes o.
said land. said mortsagee hereby dsss
|clar.es the whols principal sun seclx:.
ID ~ saM mortsase due and pay
able. d authorized BY and Ia saids
mortgage and note.
There will be due on such mort
gage at the date OF sale the sum of.
six hundred sixty-one and 40100 dol
lars ($661, 40) exclusive Of costs and
disbursements.
Dated at Minot, North Dakota, this
10th day Of September, 1908. :
r. NJ. Roberts,
Mortgage.
G. A. NJ. Spencer, Attorney for
Mortgage. Minot,, North Dakota.
9-17 1922