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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
SPECIAL MASTER
FOR THE sEAB0ARD.
Judge Pritchard, OF United States
Circuit Court, Appoints MIR.
Robert Nj. Hughes.
BEGIN HEARING AFTER APRIL ]
Sensational Nrrest OF a Well
Known Man and Woman.
Schooner Arrives.
Especial TO The rlmes- plspa.eh. ]

Il
NORFOLK, Feb. '2e.-Roh.rt NJ. Hughes
of this city, has been appointed by unitee
States Circuit Judge Pritchard rs special
master for the Seaboard Air Line rail
wav to take account of al. claims against
the Seaboard FOL, report upon their priori-
ties, and also to ascertain and report
upon the assets of the property in IT.
entirety.
TIE special master will not begin his
hearing until after April ], claimants be-
ing given until that date to file such
sAsfms ms will be taken up fJr proof at
the first hearings.
rho special master will in all probn-
bIiIty sit at various times in Norfolk,
Richmond and Baltimore, though the
hearings before him may, for the most
mart. take place in Richmond, it being
In That city that the Seaboard suit is
in progress in the Federal court.
srn.atlonnl Arrest.
Joseph Stern and Miss Rosena Kelly
were to-day each fined $3.50 and costs,
on a statutory offense, in the Police
Court by Justice Simmons, and ar-
reals to the Corporation Court We're
announced. roth defendants giving bona
Tor appearance.
The case caused a sensation in Nor.
folk. the arrest of the couple being
asked recently by Mr.. Stems son. She
is a clairvoyant and fortune-teller The
mother of Miss Kelly testified against
her in the case.
Delayed Schooner Arrives.
The long overdue schooner John !.
Hanson, for which fears were enter
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MRS. JOHN. w. ALsPAuGH.
Death of rrom'nert Lady Mt Win

Tspecial to The Times Dspatch.l
WINSTON SALEM. February o.
Mrs. Celest Tucker Alspaugh, wife of
Colonel John w. Alspaugh. who died
here yesterday morning, Will he laid
to rest in the Salem Cemetery to-mor-
row afternoon. She was beloved. ac-
tive and honored member of Centenary
Methodist Episcopal Church for many
years. Mrs. Alspaugh was about sixty
five years old, and besides her husband
leaves two children--Mrs. Thomas
Page, of Charlottesville Va, and Mr.
John Alspaugh, of this city.
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tanned in shipping circles. Arrived in
the roads to-day. The vessel is loaded
with Irish potatoes, Maine variety, from
stockton. Me-, and consigned to local
dealers. She had severe voyage
down the coast, encounte.ing several
gales, and was forced to seek harbor
on two occasions.
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CHILDREN cELEBRArE.
Washington Entertainment mt NIchcr-
rim Followed by Dance.

=
Especial to The Times Dcpatch.l
MEHERRIN, VA. February 22.-
Washingtons birthday was celebrated
here last night by the pupils of tie
Meherrin School. under the direction
of Mrs e. l.. Belts, the principal. The
building formerly used by the Droege
Bros. for the manufacture of wire was
fitted up With a large stage for the
Occasion. and seats erected to accom-
modate the audience. at 8 o'clock the
entire school, which consists of about
thirty pupils. marched upon the stage,
waving the Stars and Stripes to music
rendered by an orchestra. The life of
Washington was portrayed from the
days of his boyhood to the time of his
death.
The children We're well trained, and
acted their part well.
! After the children completed their
portion of the entertainment, the room
4 was cleared and the audience that filled
( the rooms turned the affair into a
4 dance, which lasted until midnight.
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administrators Jaotirc.

Notice is hereby given that Mrs,
Mamie v. Curtis. of Is North Twenty
ninth Street. Richmond, Va. qunlihed
as administrative of the estate OF Jos
oph W. Gates, Sr., on January 20, 1908,
in the Hastings Court Of Manchester.
All persons claiming against the estate
and all persons Indebted to the estate
will come forward and make settle
mont. tsts - alfrf fia'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
AUCTION SALE

large lot High Grade and Medium
Household Goods, Bedroom Suits, Mir
ror Door Wardrobes Folding Beds,
Chifforniers. sideboards, Extension Ia
bles. Mantel Mirrors, Pier Mirrors. Roll
er Top Desks, Office Chair and Tables
Organ and Piano Bookcases. Fine lot
Books. Odd DreSsers and Stands, three
Iron Safes, Mating and Rugs. Cook
Stoves and Heaters. large lot new Tin
lot new Electric Fixtures, Globes, Bat
teries. Barrel Paint. Distinction.
Drugs and Groceries. Showcases, Bed
Linen, Comforts. large lot fresh Can
dy, etc.
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BY The Valentine Auction Co..
GlS East Broad Street.

We will sell by direction of trans
portation company and others, gen
Mems Suits. "A Fur scarfs and Neck
pieces, Ladies and Children's Gloaks,
Ladies' Hats, Handsome line or L NIio
Rolls. etc, 80 dozen Pipes. etc.. also Il
large quantity of furniture, such as
Tables Bedroom Suits. Sldeboards'
i'e'S THE III VALENTINE AUCTION co.
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Snecial t. Tine Times Dispatch
NORFOLK, VA. February 22.-Sivc
of the local military companies We're
represented by squads to-day at cape
Henry in IL target practice and Skin
mish drill. Following the work of the
men an excellent oyster roast was
served.
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au1tion 5ales, future Dapg.

STOCK OF MILLINERY AND FIX
TURES OF MRS. l.. B. NORRIS, INC,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. AT EOS
NORTH FIFTH STREET. AT 1890
O'CLOCK.
The stock consists of fine and me-
dium Trimmed Hats, large lot Bolt Rib
Wells. Mourning Wells, Also lot Of de-
sirable Summer Goods, such as Flow
ers, Ribbons Trimmed Hats and Sail
ors: Office Fixtures. Large Plate Mir
one good mcdium-size Iron Safe, fifty
feet Shelving, Carpetbeater, Electric
Fixtures Roller-Top Desk. Typewriter
and Desk, four siX-foot Floor Display
Cases. Office Chairs. Etc.
THE STANDARD AUCTION. CO.,
5. C. BUFORD, Mgr. and Salesman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

TOMORROW (N1onday). FEB. 24TH,
we will sell within our salesrooms, No.
61S East Broad Street, commencing at
1890 o'clock. large lot of strictly
high grade and tirst-class furniture
of all kinds, such as Bedroom Suits.
Wardrobes. Parlor Suits, Library Suits,
Leather Couches. Dining-room Furni-
ture. etc.; also Will sell 20 used Carpets.
SPECIAL.
AT 12 o'clock we will sell in lot rear
of our salesrooms one good Restaurant
Counter. with stools. and several good
Store Counters. Sale positive.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.
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SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
At 1890 O'Clock sharp. one Good
Single Truck Horse and Harness, one
Good Driving Horse; both horses sound
and work anywhere,
MONDAY. FEBRUARY PATH.
at 1880, at our auction warerooms, 16
North Seventh street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
High Constable $ Sale !!

/ will sell by public auction, on
MONDAY, THE 24TH DAY OF FEB
RUARY, 1908,
at IL o'clock A. M. at 3O3 Brook Ave-
nue., the following property to satisfy
distress warrant in my hands: Two
Bar Counters one large Bar Ice Box,
one set Wall Cases, one Stove, two
Electric Fans, Que lot Glasses, one
Awning. etc.
TERMS: Cash.
H. c., c. r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

FURNITURE. % CAR
PETS. RESTAURANT AND STORE
COUNTERS. ETC. AT AUCTION.
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'------s---s-----~----
FOR RENT,
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT,
419 West Marshall Istore).
1926 West Cary (store).
il North Ninth (offices).
sos East Main (oficcs).
S West Cary (naD.
1920 West Franklin (t1aD,
2521 kensiLgton Avenue.
502 Meadow Street.
ZIG Dickerson Street.
1921 williamsburg Avenue.
1907 West Cary Street.
ia South Cherry Street.
1903 Ross Street.
Chestnut Hill.
Home near Seven Pines.
213 Mayo Street.
CRUTCHFIELD & BURNLEY.
sos East Main.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this I'D day of February, 1908.
j. w. BURRESS,
Notary Public.
My commission expires April A, 1910.
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RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. s5,oo6,b6o &C
Overdrafts. occurred and un
secured ................. 2,ooo OF
United States bonds to Sc ~
cure acknowledgements. 1,00O,OUV w
Other. bonds to secure
United States Deposits. 100000 w
Bonds loaned. ............. 2lo,ooo w
Premiums on United States
ronds. securities. etc...... 67,133 20
''i and fixtures se' .......... $4,000 90
Other real estate owned. U w
7 tnot res agents. 17477o AZ
bankers ...............'. 77.2es ii
agents .......s....,..... 7os,446 Ga
items ................... 1,4ss ~
house .................... 52.717 ca
banks :. 800 ......... 21,27o 90
: nickels and cents ........ 1908 so
Lawful money reserve In
bank, viz:
Specie ........ .s16o,145 90
Legal ten d er
----- aso,s1o 90
Redemption fund witlisU. S.
circulation) ............. 25,4oo 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

BY The Valentine Auction Co..
61S East Broad Street.
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LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. .....S
Surplus fund.-. ...........
Undivided profits, less eN-
penses and taxes paid. >.
National bank notes out
standing .......
Dua To other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Real Gstate for Rent.
Do You Need Money1

II you do. list your houses and lots
with lib. We have calls for property.
improved and unlmproved, which we
cannot possibly fill. especially from
We can sell them.
MOSELEY Sc CORLrNG,
Real Estate and Insurance.
1915 Bank Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

State of Virginia city of Richmond, IS:
l, John Nj. Miller. Jr., Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true. to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN NJ. MILLER. JR..
Cashier.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
National Bank Of Virginia,

AT RICHMOND. IN THE STATE OF
VIRGINIA., AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS FEBRUARY ii, 1905:
RESOIrRCES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

state of Virginia, City of Richmond, SIS:
!, w. NJ, Addison, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
w. M. ADDISON,
Cashier.
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Correct-Attest:
b. RAND WELLFORD,
w. M. HABLISTON,
L. c.. WILLIAMS. JR.,
Directors.

Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2lst day of February, 1905,
j. W.sROWLES.
Notary Public.
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THE RICHMOND SUNDAY FEBRUARY
Dank Statements.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TILE
First National Bank,

At RICHMOND. IN THE STATE OF
vtRGINIA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUS
MESS FEBRUARY u. 1908:
RESOfTRCES
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Deposits ,........I9......... ,079, COS SO
Bonds held as collateral. -. 2S7 900 90
Reserved for intarest....,. 10000 90
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

department. of til" interior, u. =. Ia uti office
dickinson. \. b., August :;lSt, ixH.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having beei,
iiied in this Office by James NJ. Steele. con-
tcSt,tnt against homestead entry No. 7!S
iiint!e March 2Gth. 1876. at tie u. =. land
plfiee at Dickinsslm. y. d., for the Ei2 OF NV
4 aud Ei'a Of SW4 Of section. IL. township
IL; 81, range l'G W, of tin. 5th +. NJ. by Jas.
M;ci,cistetter IL. contested. in which il is
alleged TINT said JAS. Mic lleistetter Jr. has
fever established his residence upon the
above described land. or improved the same
nS required by law, and that lie has wholly
abandoned the said lnnd for more than six
months last ps>t. and that said default still
cAist~: and that said alleged absence from
said hind WAS not due To his employment III
the amy. navy or marine corps Hf the
United States i'm time of war. Said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation at
~ O'cJME II. III. on Nov. 10. 1917. before thc
Register and Receiver ut the United States
land Office i'm dickinson. n. u.
The said contestant having. in u proper
affidavit tilcd sept. *. l1S set forth facts
which show that after due Ill ligcilct person
al service OF this notice cannot IN iintlc. 1t
is hereby ordered ii!d directed that such
notice In given i,y due and proper putlicn-
ton.
:. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
j. q. Lytic.
Bowman, u. u.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

j; apartment ui the interior. United States
land nt.ice. i'icH;i:>on. y. H.. sept. III. 1919.
\ .n.lc.c cent contest affidavit having been
..4..'i an ms o.icc 10y Anthon +. lObiat. coi,-
.'stai:i. against homestead entry no. Gl2t;
:.:.etr ',rt. ~. ISM. i"r NV scc!:.'n q; town
>!iip ii2. range l'sa. by john ". Richards
..GiteStce, in which it is alleged THAT john
". richards has wholly failed to establish
or manta!n Il residence upon the said land !;
that he has abandoned The >,,nlc and chang
cd his rcsidenced thercf:on, for more than
SIN months last past: that lie has failed to-
cultivate or improve said land as required
10y law: that each and all Of Snid iarhcs and
defaults exist at this date: said parties are
hereby notified to appear. respond. a;"l
.'nc, evidence touching said allegation III
mo'ciock Il. nj. on November =, lHS, before
,.eo. Nc, lei!:.n. L. =. commissioner, at
leach, u. H.. and that final hearing will in'
held at 10 O'Clock IL. III. ON november H. l9H
!,cfole the Register and Receiver at the
United States ain! office in Dickinson. n. u.
The said contestant having. In n proper
affidavit. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service OF this
notice cannot lie made. it is hereby order.
Ell and directed that such notice Ic given
hy due and proper publication.
:. NJ. FERRIS. Register
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

Department Of the interior. United States
land Office, Dickinson. n. d.. Sept. IL. lMN
a sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed III this office 10y Arthur Newton Brown
cOnteStnnt, against homestead entry No.
6l.7. made October ~. IAa;, for NE14. section
~ township A2, rnmgc los. by George s.
Richards cOnteslee. in which 1t is alleged
that George :. Richards has wholly failed
to Establish or manlnin a residence upon
the said Mlsi; that he has abandoned the
same and changed his residence lherefrom
for more than six months hist past; that
cnchmhd all OF said lachcs exist ~, this date:
said PARTIES are hei ELY notified loappear re-
>poNA, and otf,f evidence touching snid
allegation AT ln ociock ~. IN. on November
=. lMS before Geo. Mcclellan. U. =. Co,n,niss-
ioner. at l;cnc!. \. H., aud that iina
hearing will be held ut ~ O'Clock IL. III. on
November IL, Ek%. before the Register and
Kcce.Ner at the United STATES land Office in
dickinson. n. u.
the said contestant hnving in IL proper
affidavit set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service of this
notice cannot l@ made. it Is hereby or.icrc.
and directed that such notice he given by
due and proper publication.
:. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

nepnrtm e!t of tho interior. United states
land Office. dickinson. :: H.. sept. :;r.l l" \
4 suffice contest II ii.invit having hee:'
filed in this office Ivy a. j. SlviuS, contest
ant, against homestead rntry No. s:A'
made May Is. lA,1. for the northeast quarter
If sectic. ~. township ls; H.. range 10 W..
Wy Antoine tagic. co'il">tec. in which II Is
alleged that Antoine liaxne has never estab-
ljSi,cti n residence Oh said land. nor has he
cultivated the land in any way AID In,
abandoned the laHu iii every way tor the
last six months past. Said part are heic-
by notified to appear. respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation ~ IN
O'Clock Il. III. ON november !'th. las before
the Register and i;et.'Ne: at the United
Stntcs land office III dickinson. ~. u.
The said contestant having. in 81 proper
affidavit .cd Sc ,,teMl.r i7t Ii. l!sS. sci fort I.
tmcts which show that af;e. due diligence
personal service IF this h,ticc ca;i;'rt tn
made, 1t is hereby or.ricd and directed
that sl,cl notice ln gi\el 10y due aEu pro-
per publication.
=. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
J.O. I.ytle,
Bowman, u. u.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

department Of the interior. United states
hand Office, Dickinson. y. i",k., sept. :ath.
EE&
\ sufficient contest affidavit imvinR been
ttlcd III this office 10y Zo.in;t Via >o,feOnte>t-
amt, against homestead entry N".6li7, made
october :ith. 1875 for SEl4. section =. town
ship l42 range m4. by William Z. Eaycns
contestce. III which it is ALLEGED! hat rl:,im-
ant has wholly abandoned said ella III; itr-
Their that claimant never las resided
thereon, nor cultivated the same since date
Ofcntry thereof as required by law. said
alleged ab.cnc" not is.ine due ,oemploy-
mcnt in the army or :I,vy OF The Y. =. In
time Of war; said parties ARE hereby notifi-
"d to appear. ,cspoi Il and oiler evidence
touching said ALLEGATION at lo.o'riock II. ~.
on Novcmhcr H. 1873. before Geo. Nc, irilcn
u. >. commissioners. at Beach. y. d.. and
that fina! hearing vii! e, l.l,l a, IL o'ci.,ck
II. nl. on Snvrnlt.r ~ l:AS ls.fc.c the Resist
crane! Receive: al he United STAGES land
office IN Dickinson. y. u.
The said contestant having. in IL proper
Affidavit. lied oct. /: l?S set forth facts
which show that aitrr duo Aiiige, &c per-
sOnAl service OF his i:utice ca:! not ~. made
il is i.e'rn, Ordered IL I'll tl.rc..lrd tinl such
notice D.. Yivei, 10y uue and proper pulic:i-
tiOil.
:. NJ. FERRIS Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

Department OF the Interior. United State,
LAID OiIice at dickinson, y. D., September
II. iM&.
\ sufficient contest affidavit naviny been
flied in This Office by Matt Engcsscr, con-
ic>tnnt. against HOMESTEAD rntry No. lll:a'.
made I"',. I. 1871. for W.. NWi4 Il ~. SWll
Of SEC. II, lwp. ls. range iM. by Frank X.
t'a""rstr,n, c".trstc". in wi.ict. il J., alleged
that Frank x. Fagerstrt,ln has wholly failed
tn ".,:niii>h or nlniEtn ~ II residence ulO.,
ln" .,a.G iand: hat he has wholly ala,u-
dcnc.l the SHINE ai;t changed h.> ic>Gcncr
,:ic. ef,"m for more t:::.n SIN montns ln>t
IN Il: Tint liz las fai!n.i 10 cultivate or I'M.
pose said land as Icsluircd by law: that
each and all Of sad iacl.> cA;>t at ;h>
'::;.u: sad part g arc Hereby notified to-
appca:. re, pond. and offer evidence touch
NOv. 2. 1873. before eco. Mct lcl!an. u. =.
Com. at I;cach. y. y. and that iiial hearing
wiii i've heidi at lNO'.'lOck u. ~. al NOV. ~
1875 before the Register and Receiver ut
The II. =. land office in dickinson. n. u.
tic said contestant having ina proper
AFFIDAVIT, set f"rt!. facts which show tim,
after due diligence personal service IL this
notice cannot liz made, IL is hereby ordered
aud directed that such notice. IN. given by
due and proper publication.
:. NJ. FERRIS. Rc,.istcr.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
cnntast natiea.
Department of the Interior. United state,
land Office, Dickinson. N. H., October I

lama OIItce, lucktlSO1, N. H., SDSlOtef i,
i!NH.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having been
tiled In this Office by Samuel II. Gavin. OF
Auburn, Wis. contestant against homestead
entry number SS20. made MMy q, IA7, at tho
II. :. land office at Dickinson y. u. for the
Ea Oi sts q H1tt If q VII,
Ia ntTth Ii, range ~ W.. ct 5th u. NJ. by Ed.
Nicnow. cOntesirc, in which it Is alleged
that the said Ed. N;enow has never cStAb-
lished his residence upon the above de-
scrlbed land. or improved the same as re-
qGired ny law, ii,at he has wholly abandon
CT the same fOf nlO.r than sin months last
p,,st, and THAT said default 81 Ill exists. And
that said alleged absence from said land
was ,,ot due to h>cmplOymcMt In the army,
navy or marine corps of he rnttcd States
in time OF war. Said parties are hereby
notified tnuppcar. respond and Offer evil
dt nee touching said allegation at lNO'clGcl
~. III. un November ~, 1873. before Geo. III.
Stone. u. =. Commissioner at Mott, \. H..
and TINT the final hearing will be held at
MU'clock a. III. on liOvem~r:a'th h. l!N& before
the Register aud Receiver ut the ". =. inli<i
office in Dickinson. y. ID.
The said contestant having In u proper
affidavit. tiieu October 9TH. lMS. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
pc; SOllal service of this notice cannot he
maze, At is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice le given 10y due and prop
rr publication.
:. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.

Depart nlent Of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Dickinson, \. H., September
IL, lFS.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having been
lied in this office by Samuel J. Horton. Of
Bowman. \. H.. contestant, against home.
stead entry 40. :;6il made April NJ 1875 at
the Y. :: Land Office at Dickinson, y. H.
for the SEA OF sec. -, twp. l3G north. range
lH; " OF the 5th T.. NJ. by Arthur Hayden,
contestcc, in which it is alleged THAT AT thur
Hayden has never established his residence
upon thcanve described lnna nor improved
the same as required by law and tia, he
has wholly abandoned the same for more.
than six months las, past. ami that S;l:.i dc
fault still exists. And that said alleged
absence was not due to his cmyl"ym.nt in
.lie army. navy OF marine corps OF The.
United States III time of war. S:,;,i parties
a,e hereby notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touching sad allegation at
70 O'Clock ~. M. on November :;, l!ss iMfor.
the Register and Receiver ut the u. =.
land Office in Dickinson. y. u.
The said contestant having in IL proper
affidavit filed September u. 1878 SCI; forth
,ncts wh:rh SHOW that after due. Il i.gcncc
personal service of This notice cannot tc
;.n.de. it is hereby ordered aud directed
THAT such notice I've given by due and prop
T. Qualifications.
=. NJ. FFRNT>. Hew stcr.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-10-16
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior, United States
lanu Uti.cc. Dickinson, n. d., SEPTEMBER
of Sth

Department OF the Interior, United States
laild U.i.cc. Dickinson, n. d., September
II, lMS.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in TINS office 10y l.. Har.iesty, Of
S"ui creek. n. d., contestant, against
lni; az inc U. s: land Office ut Bismarck.
range lMI W of the 5th 4. NJ, by Michael j :.
FRANK, contestee, III which 1t is alleged
That Miciiaci j. F'r,tnk has never establish
ed mis- residence upon the said land nor cuI-
ltNated the SHINE as required by law thnt
lie has abandoned the same for the Sin
months last past and that said default still
exists. And that S;trl alleged absence was.
not due to his employment in the army
navy or marlI:c corp, OF the United STATES
in lime Ot war. Snid parties are hereby
notiied to appear. respond and offer evil
de ,ice touching said tlle..lviO nt ~ O'Clock
II. ~, Oh November I, l!kS, before the Kcg-
lister and Receiver at Tie U. =. land Office
III dickinson, y. ID.
TIC said contestant having. ina proper
affidavit. flied September ~, lMK. set fort 4,
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service Of this notice cannot In
made. IL is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice liz given by due AMI prop
er ptltpIic,,ti ion,
:. NJ. FERRIS, Register.