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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-06-11
Good Roads and Good Times
BY Il. T. WINTERS.
Continued.
Some Misconceptions About Roads

Except the splendid work in Indiana,
Ohio and to some extent parts Of Ken
tuc,lv and few counties only in Illinois,
Wisconsin, and Michigan there has been
too little accomplished in the way OF I'M
provement to be worth mentioning. In
diana, with bond issues and by taxing
cities OF certain classes, has built nearly
q. 600 miles OF hard roads, being 80 pc
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-06-11

Yo. need not hesitate about using this
1cw Hair Vigorfrom anyfear ofits chang
~ the color of your hair. The new
.avcr's Hair Vigor prevents premature
,!ayness, but does not change the color
IT fhc hair even TO the slightest degree.
--Made by the i. c. Aver Co., Lowell. Mass
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ExecutrlX' Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters te>ta-
men,ary upon the estate Of -Ad"lph keehn.
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LAST Saturday the Republican,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-01-10

d. NJ. Anderson made a BUSH
ness trip to Bismarck this week.
Miss Lillian McMullen was a
north bound passenger Saturday.
John Bitz of Martin attended
the commissioners session this
week.
Attorney Hyland was over to
Center this week to hear some
contest'cases.
Have your photographs on Post
Cards.
Isaac Westmann was down
from Underwood on a short bus
mess trip Wednesday.
Mrs. James A. Lock Of Oliver
county, was over doing some shop
ping in town this week.
Bran, Shorts and Mixed Feed for sale
by r. M. Brown at Farmers & Merchants
Lumber Yard.
Attorney Fl. r. Berndt came up
from Bismarck Tuesday and trans.
acted business between trains.
Frank Putt, county commission
er, was detained from the meeting
one day this week on account OF
the death of a granddaughter.
Let the Mandan Mercantile Co.
figure on your lumber bill.
Miss Isabel Knudson came down
from her Garrison claim last week
and spent a few days with friends
in town. She left for Bismarck
Monday on a business trip.
Willie Lantz, who has been work.
ing in Wilton, was in Washburn
Tuesday on his way to Washing
ton where he will join his parents
who moved there some time ago.
Bob Sleds, Cutters, Cutter
gears, Runner attachments, all
kinds of them at a big discount at
j. G.. Ness & Co.'S.
The amount taken in by the
Mclean county register of deeds
is within three dollars OF being
twice as much as the amount ia
ken in by the Cass county register.
Talk to r. M. Brown about that
Lumber Bill.
Farmers & Merchant Lumber Co.
Washburn, n. ID.
Robt. K%ittleson, Of sWiprud,
proved up on a valuable claim on
Wednesday before Judge Olgeir-
son. His brother, Chas. Kittelson,
and Nels E. Nelson, of Wiprud,
we're in town with him as witness
ses.
J. G: Ness & Co. proposes to
bring suit on all notes and book
accounts not settled by Jan. 10th,
1908
A Leap Year dance will be given
in Washburn the night of the 18th
The young and old, married and
single women will attend and
promise to give the men as good a
time as was ever had in Wash
burn.
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. NJ. Diesem
went to Bismark Tuesday and re-
turned. the following morning.
They went down to meet their
cousin Miss Lillian Hanson of
Pelican Rapids, Mimi, who will
assist in the Security Abstract and
Loan Co., office.
A carload of Bran, Shorts and Mixed
Feed, just received. See Brown at
Farmer & Merchants Lumber yard. .
Treasurer Danielson still con-
tinues to use his auto. He said
he stored it away for the winter in
November, but since New Years
the weather has been so grand he
has taken several rides in it and
thinks he will not have to store it
again,
The annual meeting Of the
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OFFICERS.

Sheriff. ............. John Beck
Treasurer A. T. Danielson
Auditor. @. B. Wing
Clerk of Court. e.. 0. Raugust
States Attorney. -. W L. Nuessle
County Judge...... e.. Olgeirson
SUIT. Of Schools. -. FL. G. Olson
Register Of Deeds. H. G. Nygaard
Commissioners-Han Hultberg
Frank Putt and Theo. Taylor.
Surveyor........ o. c. S. Solem
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NEWS ITEMS OF THE WEEK
MARKET Report

Il , . . . . % . . . 1oc
Eggs 10
Rutter 25
Potatoes 6O
w. D. Blum, of Anamoose, was
in Washburn Monday and Tues
day.
VIM. Hall was a business visitor
from Underwood in Washburn
last Saturday.
Viii, Go on Your BOND, Frank E.
Funk, list. NATL Bank, Washburn
North Dakota.
Karl Klein left Saturday on an
extended business trip to Iowa
and other states.
w. M. Harrington came over
from Center on Tuesday on a
short business trip.
The very, best fur robes at the
very best prices at j. G.. Ness a.
Co.'S.
Miss Ella Daniels returned Sat-
urday from a visit in Underwood
with her old school mates.
A son was born at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gid Taylor at Gar
rison on New Years day,
List your town property for sale.
or Rent with the G.. 0. Raugust
Agency.
AL. Ness, Of Ada, Minnesota, was
visiting his brother j. G. a couple
of days last week. He returned
home Saturday.
al. M. Wallin went to Fargo
Monday to attend the regular
monthly meeting of the Agricul-
tural College board.
The unexpected happens. In
sure your property against Fire,
and Lightning. See Frank E,
Funk, Agt., Washburn, N. D.
Atty. and Mrs. Nuessle and
children returned Saturday from
Crystal where Mrs. Nuessle has
been visiting her parents for sew
eral weeks.
Preparations are being made
which will make the Mask Ball on
Jan. 81, 1908, the most successful
affair of it's kind in the history OF
Washburn.
Before it is too late, insure your
property against Fire, Lightning, Re-
liable Company. Frank e. Funk, LIST
National Bank, Washburn,
p. G.. Thorstenson returned from
California last week, where he has
been for the last few months on
account of his health. The trip
vas rather hard on him but he
expects to feel better as soon
as rested.
Loans on Improved City Property
Monthly payment privilege. See
g, o, Raugust, Local Secretary,
Northwestern Mutual Savings d
Loan Association of Fargo.
The wind on Monday proved al
most too much for the Leader ice
boat. The boys were carried a
short distance at the rate of about
so miles an hour when the mast
went by the board and the boat
stopped suddenly. They are now
wondering where they would be
by this time if nothing had broken.
Wanted
Good reliable party to put in
crop ll6 acres Of barley
and pIow land after cropped
Land Is Z miles north OF
sWaahburn, :. on share or
cash. Seed furnished.
enquire Klein Land Agency.
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Mr.. Hutchinson was down from
Goodrich on legal business this
week.
John A. Schauer, Of Garrison,
was in Washburn Thursday on
business.
Miss Kate Hathaway, Of Fargo,
came up on the 500 Saturday and
spent Sunday with her sister Mrs.
j. Campbell.
Luke Eskes was in town We'd
nesday and Thursday. He has
moved his family from the ranch
near Coleharbor to Underwood.
FOR RENT few houses.
Enquire Frank 3. Funk, LIST Natl.
Bank.
1t was reported that a political
meeting was held in Turtle Lake
Wednesday evening but no ac-
counts Of the session have been
heard.
Mrs. @. r. Triber came down
from Mannhaven Tuesday and
spent several days in Washburn
as a guest at the Landmann
home.
G. NJ Ser, cashier of the Mer-
Ger County Bank at Mannhaven,
spent Tuesday with his cousin,
Theo. Ser, on his return trip
from the East.
Before buying harness call at
the Mandan Mercantile Co., and
inspect these special made harness
DR.. j. W. Robinson passed thru
Washburn Monday to attend the
meeting Of the veterinarians at
Fargo. He will remain there for
6 weeks doing some advanced work
along his profession.
R. M. Brown is prepared to supply
your wants in Bran, Shorts or Mixed
Feed. Any amount from a sack to a
carload. See him at Farmers & Mer=
chants Lumber Yard.
Supt. H. G. Olson returned
Monday from attending the an
nual meeting Of the North Dakota
Educational association, which
was held in Grand Forks. The
next meeting will be held in Val.
ley City.
POST CARDS-Those having
negatives at the gallery can have
hem put on post cards for loo
each. This is a snap and will not
last long.
Theo. Landmann has been APP.
pointed by Gov. Burke as a dele
gate to the first annual convention
of the Missouri River Navigation
Congress, to be held at Sioux City.
Iowa, January 1928. Fourteen
others have been appointed who
will all probably attend this con.
gress.
FOR SALE-Three 5O-foot lots
on main street in East Washburn,
For particulars see A. B. Anderson
or Klein's Land Agency, Wash
burn, n. d.
John 0. Blake, who has been a
resident of this town and vicinity
since the settlement was first
made, has disposed Of his house
and lots north of the railroad track
to Geo. Remche, and will leave
here today for Seaside, Oregon, to
make his future home. As soon as
Mrs. Blank can get business mat
tiers settled up she will take he1
departure to join her husband
Goodrich Citizen.
There will be services at the
Congregational church every two
weeks at Ii a. m. and 1880 p. m
The next service will be held Sun
day, January 5, 1908. All are
cordially invited.
J. M. Young, Pastor.
A new switchboard has been
put in the local telephone office
the capacity of which is 200. The
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-01-10

The county commissioners we're
in session a couple Of days this
week.
Nels Winters of Ruso was in
Washburn last Friday and Satur-
day.
Henry Grochow was down from
Underwood on Monday to pay his
taxes and transact other legal bust
ness.
Miss Mamie Hammond came
down from Russo Monday and will
visit with friends near town for a
few days
Miss Clara Rudd, the sixth and
and seventh grade teacher, returned
Saturday from a two weeks visit
at her home at Fargo.
j. P. Parks of Parks was q bust
ness visitor in town Saturday. He
was looking up some business in
the county judges Office.
Miss Clara Miller came down
from her Underwood home Satur-
day and will make her home for the
winter with her sister Mrs. Emil
Anderson.
Miss Alpers and Miss Brewster
teachers in the public school, re-
turned Saturday. Miss Alpers
visited the home folks at St. Clair
Mimi, and Miss Brewster at IN
derwood.
G.. P. Van Epps Of Ellis went to
his old home in Iowa about three
weeks ago for a visit. In his let
tiers home, he says they have rain
and sleet almost every day and the
weather generally is very cold. He
expects to return this week.
Harry Wahl returned to Mime
apolis Saturday to attend a bust
ness college. He came home in
49,
October to assist his father in the
postofice and on account Of the
amount of work to be done there
was unable to return before.
w. L. Taylor came over from
Center Tuesday. He says a great
number Of the farmers I busy
hauling grain to our local elevators
The roads are in splendid condi-
ton and every one is taking add
vantage of the fine weather.
STEAMSHIP TICKETS. Lowest rates
6 different companies. E. E..FUNK
LIST Nat. Bank, Washburn, n. D.
Editor w. Fl. Francis of the
Russo Record and Paul j. Wedge,
cashier of the First State Bank of
Russo were business visitors in
Washburn the first of the week.
1t was the editors first trip to this
part of the county and he liked it
so we'll he stayed a couple Of days.
Miss Aurelia Duprey was an ar
rival from Minneapolis Saturday.
She was called here by the illness
of her father who is holding down
a claim in Oliver county. She
found him greatly improved and
will return soon to Minneapolis.
Rates have been reduced on Farm In.
surance in old reliable St. Paul Fire and
Marine lns. Co. FRANK E. FUNK,
First Natl. Bank. Washburn. N. D.
Word reached town Tuesday of a
fire near Center. The home of
Ray Harrington, which is four
miles east of Center, was burned
to the ground Monday without
saving any of the contents. The
family was visiting a neighbor
about a mile away.saIt is thoughtto
have started from a defective fue.
A subscription was taken up in
Center for the family's temporary
relief, and 500 was collected in a
short time. There was no insur-
ance carried but thru the kindness
of their many friends they will
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Wanted

Good reliable party to put in
crop lis acres of barley
and pIoW land after cropped
Land Is Z miles north of
xWaahburn, :. on share or
cash. Seed furnished.
Enquire Klein Land Agency.
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A new switchboard has been
put in the local telephone office
the capacity Of which is 200. The
local as we'll as rural business has
been increasing right along.
There are three people employed
in the office at present: Geo.
Chadwick is the lineman and is
busy putting in new lines
and repairing, while Mrs. Chad
wick and Miss Selma Anderson
take care of the switchboard. The
Office hours are very long ones,
being from Z a. m. to Il p. m. and
the service is the best we have
ever had.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
v. LAWSON
IMPROVES RAPIDLY
Boston Financier, Hurt in
Runaway, Will Return to
Office Wednesday.

NORTH SCTTUATE, Mass, Oct s.
Thomas W. Lawson Is recovering from
the effects OF being trampled upon by his
horses near here yesterday.
MI Lawson and his daughter Bun
n.y. were on the road between Cohasset
and Egypt, with Miss Lawson driving.
when they found themselves confronted
by two automobiles, with another ap-
preaching from behind. One Of the
machines in front was crossing the road.
The horse became unmanageabIe. and de-
spite the efforts Of Miss Lawson and her
father. bolted. throwing both from the
carriage.
Miss Lawson was not hurt, but her
father was more or less Scratched up"
according TO one Of his representatives
Both, however, were able~tO accept the
offer OF the automobiles who had been
driving back Of them to take them to
Egypt.
Mr.. Lawson Will probably be at his
Office by Wednesday at the latest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
OLD RESIDENT DIES;
TO BE BURIED TO-DAY

James L Eervand, who, since 1S1,
had been engaged IN the HthOgraphing
business. died yesterday at Providence
Hospital after long illness, at the age
Of sixty-three. He was born at Wood
ley, in the District, IN 1875. his father
being at one time the owner Of the en-
tire estate Of WOOdley. comprising 20
acres, which he had purchased from
Philip Barton Key.
Mr.. Kervand's only surviving relative
IS a sister, Mrs. Isabel LanEren-
Mr.. Kervand for many years was a
member Of Washington Lodge Of EIks,
and funeral services viii be held to-
morrow at the new home Of that order
on II street northwest This will be
the first funeral ceremony he'd in the
home. Burial viii be at Oak Hin Gem
etery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
EIGHT DAYS RACING
ON BELMONT TRACK
Turfmen Declare Curtailment Is
Not Justified in Face Of
ReceiptS.

NEW YORK. Oct belmont Park
will throw open It's gates 70 the race
going public for four days this week
today, Wednesday. Thursday, and Sat
urday. Next week the racing days win
correspond to this schedule. This plan
cuts the regular meeting Of twelve days
to eight. This IS a bitter reflection on
that much heralded statement that
the members OF the Jockey Club race
for sport"
Men who are IN close touch with the
receipts from the spring meeting Of the
Belmont Park track say that there Is
absolutely no need Of ~2rtaiL 1t IS
stated on excellent authority that the
track cleared nearly $1,000 at it's first
meeting. This sum would more than
cover tn loss Of 2 full twelve-day meet
ing, II the schedule were adhered 10.
The Matron Stake, for colts and geld
ings, IS the feature today II has only
three entrants-Helmet. Joe Madden.
and Practical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05

At the regular meeting Of the direc-
tors Of the Farmers and Mechanics
National Bank, new director, Joseph
h Bradley, was elected TO I'll the va
cancy caused by the death OF J. z LIB
hey Mr. Bradley was formerly secre-
tary OF the Potomac Insurance Com
pany. At present he Is president Of the
Bradley Real Estate Company, also
president Of the Columbia Dredging
Company besides being identified with
several other business interests.
A special meeting OF lne congregation
Ill the vacancy caused ~ the reSiCna-
ton Of Rev. ". & Alexander. D. d
who left last week for Cromwell, y. NJ.
All the members OF the congreR alton
are urged TO be present.
The Christian EndeavOr Society or
West Street Presbyterian Church held
a conservation meeting last evening.
The leader was Armin Kahler. president
OF the society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
LAMPHERE FACES
TEST NOVEMBER G

LAPORTE, Ind, oct. 5.-Ray Lamp
here viii be placed on trial November 9,
charged with the murder OF Mrs. Belle
Guinness and her three children by burn
ing her farm house. and with completely
in the killing Of several Of the wOman's
victims.
LampheTe made a statement in the
county jail that he was ready for trial
and that he would adduce positive evi-
dence Of his innocence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
Care Of Lamps,

The bowl of the lamp should be
kept full of oil, but when not in use
the wick should be turned low 70 keep
the oil from Oozing out on the burner.
The burners should be cleaused occa-
sionally by boiling them for half an
hour in a strong solution of Gold
Dust washing powder. Wipe on a
cloth and they will be as good as new.
To clean the Chimneys, wash them in
warm water to which has been added
a teaspOonful Of Gold D.:5t washing
powder and wipe dry on a soft .owel;
polish with an old newspaper LAMP chin
neys are made more durable II they are put
into pan of cold water and allowed to heat
gradually till the water Is boiling and left ID
The water until cold again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
GE ORGE TOW N.
FALLS CHURCH LINE
SERVICE IMPROVED
New Management Puts in
New Ties and Rails and
Orders New Cars.

Since the transfer Of the Washington,
Arlington and Falls Church Railway 10
the present management many changes
have been made to improve the service.
When the road was purchased, little
work OF any consequence had been done
from this end Of the road. beginning on
the Virginia side Of the Aqueduct
bridge. toward it's other terminal point.
The new management found II neces-
sary at many points to remove every
tie for a distance Of several hundred
feet. Now the whole line is equipped
with new rails. as we'll as ties, along
Its entire length. There was also a
shortage OF electric power. This has
been supplied. The company recently
ordered six more double-trUck cars sim
liar TO the ones now IN use
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
LEAVES CITY TONIGHT

Secretary Of the Interior James r.
Garfield was at his desk for a few
hours today. This evening he will
80 to WilIiamstOwn, Mass, to attend
the installation Of his brother, II. A.
Garfield. as president Of Williams Col
lege- The Secretary probably will spend
the week in WilliamstoWn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
FIRE AUTO WRECKED.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Oct 6-Speed-
ing at the rate Of forty miles an hour.
the big auto machine Of flying squad
ron A Of the fire department. crashed
through an iron fence IN turning a cor
ner and stove a large hole in the side
OF the house occupied by F. W Burs.
The seven hremen IN the auto were
tossed twenty feet in the afr. r g
Bolster, the driver. was internally IN
Jured; the others escaped with cuts and
bruises. The machine was demolished
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
OPENS WITH HIGH MASS.

Solemn high mass IN s. Patrick's
Church yesterday morning mar1ed the
beginning OF the annual obsery ance OF
the forty hours devotion in that par
lsh. Rev Father William 7. Russell
conducted the service. assisted by Faith
ere Delaney and Davis, OF Holy Cross
college,. The devotion viii terminate To-
morrow night at 7:5O O'Clock. With
solemn benediotiOn OF the blessed So
rament
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
MOB ROUTS POLICEMAN.

ELIZABETH. n. ,. Oct 5.-Follow-
ing what was alleged TO be the brutal
clubbing Of Joseph Cans a young ne
gro. at a football game at Union League
Park, a crowd OF COO nan and boys mob
bed Patrolman Vincent Daniels, who
was IN uniform, chasing him for more
than half a mile and peltiug him with
stones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-05
LITTLELORD NO BETTER.

LONDON. Oct. 5.-The health OF =
tie Lord Ivor Spencer-ChurchiH. the
Ouch ass Of Marlborough s second son,
IS no better, in spite Of the fact that
he lived entirely out Of doors during
the latter part OF the summer at a
Kentish seaside place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
TRYING TO PREVENT
CONFUSION IN CARS
Commission Recommends
That Routes Be Marked
on Sides of Cars.

In order to avoid much of the con-
fusion which has been apparent since
the opening of the tracks leading TO
Onion Station, the District Electric Rail
way Commission has recommended to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
that orders be issued compelling ali cars
running to the station TO carry side
signs announcing The route
The meeting of the commission yes
terday resulted in several other recon-
mendations. One OF the chief questions
under discussion was the establishment
Of through car service on the Rock
vile and TenleytOwn road. This mat
ter. however, Will not be definitely de-
termined until further d. mas been
furnished the commission.
A suggestion was made to the COM
mission that all street car companies in
the District adopt a uniform rule for
the distribution OF transfers. The dusty
condition Of cars on the + street line
was reported and also the fact that COM
plant had been made regarding the
spreading of the pillow slot in the tracks
of the @ street line between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
IN THE HOUSE.

The House received the report Of the
legislative. judicial and executive
appropriation bills, and set tomorrow
for its consideration.
The House passed an amendment to
the present army and navs- desertion
act eliminating the feature 4 lawful
citizenship for all deserters-
The House passed a bill % appropriate
a sufficient sum 10 reimburse the Is
land Of Hawaii for its lighthouse ser
vice Immediately preceding Federal
control of the island
The proceedings Of the House We're in
terrupted when Henry g. Worthing-
ton. a former member. stricken with
apopleXy. fell unconscious upon the
floor.
Representative Townsend OF Michigan
called up his bill authorizing the
President TO appoint a commits n TO
investigate commerce and labor dis
putes. Rebate was begun upon the
bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-10
CHARLES A. JAMES
DIES AT HIS HOME

Charles \. James, one OF the city'E
oldest business men. who was until a
year ago president Of the National
Bank Of Washington, which Office he
held for twenty years. died at his home.
l50S Massachusetts avenue northwest
this morning.
Mr. James was seventJ-six years old.
and had been in bad health for some
time His death was not unexpected.
lie Is survived by TWO sisters. Misses
Matilda james and Elizabeth James.
Mrs James died several years ago.
rs was born in Washington in August
~, and received his education in the
schools here When but a lad he OBJ
1alneu position as teller in the old
Bank Of Washington Through meri-
torious service he was steadily promot-
ed until in 1856 when the bank was re-
organized under the national Jaws he
was made president Because of his
old age and health he retired a years
ago.