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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
The Saving Bank Habit.

Elbert Hubbard: The savings
bank habit is not So bad as the
cab habit-not so costly to your
thinkery and wallet as the cigaret
habit. The man with the saving
bank account is the one who never
gets laid off; he's one who can get
along without you, but you cannot
get along without him. The saw
ing bank habit means sound sleep,
good digestion, cool judgment and
manly independence. The most
healthful thing 1 know of is a
savings bank book-there are nc
microbes in it to steal awav your
peace Of mind. It is a guarantee
Of good behavior.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Democrats Elect DELEGATES.

A large and enthusiastic gather.
ing of'democrats was held in Turtle
Lake on Friday, March 20, for the
purpose of electing 8 delegates to
attend the democratic convention
at Grand Forks on the 25th inst.
Resolutions were passed reaf-
tirming the principles enunciated
by jefferson and jackson, endors-
ing the administration of Gov.
Burke, and advocating the placing
Of a full county ticket in the field.
The delegates to the state con-
vention were F. j. Callahan Of
Denhoff; q. F. Babcock Of Turtle
Lake; NJ. F. Minehan and F. L.
Mackey of Garrison; JAS. Mann,
Axel johnson and M. G. Falck Of
Washburn and r. w. Anderson Of
Wilton.
The delegates were not instruct
ed for any candidate. The best
.of feeling prevailed and whether
the presidential candi didate for Bry-
an OF johnson, he will be sure of
the united support Of the Demo.
cracy of Mclean county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Ruso Record

Nettie Weston's auction sale
last Tuesday was well attended and
everything was sold with the ex-
ception of the house, barn and lot.
Miss Weston and her uncle, Mr.
Bunker, left Wednesday for their
home at Union Springs, N. y. !.
Mrs, Lena Gassow and daughter
Miss Florence, departed on Tues
day for Spokane, Wash, where
they will make their future home.
Mrs. Carl Rapp, who lives about
IL miles southeast Of Ruso, died
at 6 o'clock this morning. De
ioeased leavesa husband and infant
child 70 mourn her loss. s,3I
Friends here have been advised
of the death ofT Mrs, Henry p.
,Jsl,nson Of Ryder which occurred
at the hospital 81 Miinot Wednes-
day. The deceased was 8 former
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
"A Months Residence Hereafter.

Claimants have already been ad-
vised through the press that a con-
tinuous residence of fourteen
months will be required in making
commutation proof on entries
made since Nov. 1, l9O7-no six
months constructive residence al
lowed but still there seems to be
some confusion and misunder-
standing about the matter. The
following is the full text of the
circular from the department to
registers and receivers:
1. Commutation proof offered
under homestead entry made on
CRATER November l, 1907, will be
rejected unless it be shown there
by that the entryman has, in good
faith, actually resided upon and
cultivated the land embraced in
such entry for the full period Of al
least fourteen months. Il
s2y Where such commutation
proof is offered under an entry
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
McClusky Gazette.

T. S. Lee, wife and son came up
from Springfield, ILL.,, Tuesday to
move onto their land west of town.
Mr.. Lee brought with him car
load Of horses and mules and full
outfit Of household goods and will
farm on an extensive scale.
Sheriff John Beck was over from
Washburn yesterday. Mr.. Beck
has proven himself to be the right
man to fill the sherif's Office and
one with whom criminals do not
care to deal. Horse thieves were
formerly very troublesome in this
county, but during Mr.. Beck's
term Of Office have scarcely been
heard of.
Mrs. Eugene Rhodes and two
daughters left last week for Allan
ia, I'LL, for an extended visit with
relatives.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Dogden News.

VIM. Miller. who returned Satur-
day from some point in Montana
was arrested Monday by Deputy
Sheriff Kiefer on a charge Of steal
ing horses in Montana. He was
taken over to RBlfour and will be
held there pending the arrival of a
Montana sheriff.
On Friday evening as Commits
sioner Frietag was standing before
the hotel Vendome in Max conver-
sing with some friends, some per-
son who holds personal grudge
against the Commissioner, stepped
up and struck him in the back Of
the head without warning, knock
ing him off the sidewalk and break
ing his left arm. The commission
er will not be able to fill his ap-
pointment here until Friday Of
this week.
The claim residence. Of Geo.
Trautner caught fire, presumably
from defective stove pipe, last
Wednesday and burned to the
ground with all the contents. Loss
about $500 with no insurance. Mr..
Trautner who has become rather
discouraged under unfortunate re-
verses and has called sale on the
2lst and will then endeavor to find
some more congeuial climate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Underwood Miner.

b.. R. Pritchard, formerly resi-
dent of Underwood, arrived yes
terday from Greene, Ia, with a
large stock of fgeneral merchandise,
He has rented the ground floor OF
the Beardsley building where he
will open up for business as soon
as his goods are unpacked and
placed upon the shelves.
w. L. Tillman, j. O. Abshe1
and G.. r. Burton returned yes
terday from their trip to Montana,
Messrs. Absher and Tillman pur-
chased a meat market location in
one of the new towns on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway extension and will open up
for business this spring. A daily
train service has been established
on this extension between Miles
City and points in the Judith
Basin and Musselshell valley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
CORRESPONDE nee
Agricultural College Notes.

The "Cyclone Circus" the first
college circus ever attempted in
the state, which took place March
u, was a decided success both from
a financial and an entertainment
standpoint. The spacious armory
was filled by spectators during
both the afternoon land the even-
ing performance, and their appre-
citation of it was marked.
Professor Sheppardlwas at Will
liston recently, arranging for the
dry land farming experiments
which will be carried on in cooper
alton with the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture the COM
ing summer. He also consulted
with Mr.. Bruegger Of the station
board in regard to improvements
to be made during the year.
The department of biology is
preparing for the distribution
particularly among the teachers
of the state, Of specimens of fun
gus plant diseases which are de-
structive to farm crops, and for
which a remedyssis known. These
specimens will be:of great value in
connection with ithe teaching of
agricultural in the schools of the
state. There will be twenty speci.
mems in set. and!the price Of a
set willsbelabout dollar, which
will bessapproximately the cost of
preparing it. The collection will
be ready for distribution before
the beginning of the next school
year.
A department which bids fair
to become very popular one with
students taking college work or
which at least ought to become so,
is the department of education re-
Gently established here. With the
advent of the agricultural high
school inevitable, men and women
with this type of education are the
ones who will be in demand to
superintend it. The president of
the college already has several let
ters on hand ssasking him to recon-
mend graduates for this kind of
work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27

While doing some shopping in
one of our stores, yesterday, we
CHANGED to hear a little boy ask
his father who that man was buy
ing the beans. "That is our edit
orr said the father. What do
editors live on?" asked the inquis.
tive little urchin. Why do you
ask that question: said the n.
dulgent father. Because I heard
you say you had taken our home
paper for three years and had never
paid a cent for It. Y To save the
father embarrassment we. left the
store. but it is safe 70 predict that
the child was spanked when the
father got him home. Wimbleton
News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Fort Clark Creamery.

A meeting was held at Ft. Clark
last Saturday at 2 o'clock to de-
eide whether or not a creamery
would be a paying proposition.
Nearly every farmer in the neigh
borhood was present. The ques-
tion of how many COWS could be
depended npon was brought up, to
which there was very substantial
response,--with a promise of over
302 head without any further can
vass, and probably twice this num-
Der will be available when the en-
terprise has become more wide
ly known.
Ole Bagley has given the ground
for the location of the enterprise.
"A committee composed of Aug.
Johnson and Charley Skager was
appointed to call on the farmers
and to find out just how this en-
terprise will be met by every own
er of a mich COW,
About $1,000 was pledged at this
meeting, which bids we'll for the
immediate arrangement for the
furtherance of the enterprise.
There are several creameries on
the Slope, and from all reports
they have proven q good revenue
to the farmer, and another will not
prove amiss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
COUNTY CLIPPINGS
Goodrich Citizen.

The local telephone exchange is
once more the property Of John
Whittmayer he having bought it
from F. w. Baron to whom he had
sold it about two months ago.
Mrs. w. 81. Allen reports that
she recently received letter from
Mrs. VIM. F. Walch, who went to
the Lake Pokegama Sanitarium at
Pine City. Mimi, for treatment
for tubercolsis last fall, which con-
veys the glad news Of the rapid re-
covery of Mrs. Welch.
Justice Bickel performed the
marriage cermony Of John Duf-
10th and Mrs. Rosina Mars last
Tuesday.
Chas. Knepper, whom we re-
ported seriously ill with pneu-
monia last week, is now rapidly re-
gaining his good health.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Turtle Lake Republican.

Henry Weible returned Wednes-
day night from Wishek, N. D.
with his newly acquired bride,
Miss Eckmunson.
Carl Lehn returned last Friday
night from a two months visit with
friends and relatives at Boyd. and
other Minnesota points. Mr.. Lehn
will take up his residence on his
claim seven miles northeast OF
town.
Miss Anna Rothie of Hayfeld.
Mimi, who has been teaching the
Wiprud school the past winter, has
been engaged by the local school
board to fill the vacancy caused by
Miss Thompson's resignation, and
entered upon her duties Monday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Turtle Lake Correspondence.
The streets of our city are very
muddy these days.

muddy these days.
Farmers complain that the city
people throw too much waste Ia
per into the streets or onto vacant
lots where it blows into the streets
on windy days futtering around
the teams in all directions frighten-
ing some of them very badly.
There seems to be a good deal of
truth in this complaint as any one
may see who will take look along
main street any windy day when
the farmers teams are tied in front
of the stores.
Last Friday Gilbert and Phil
more Arvidson returned from their
winters visit. The farmer spent
the winter in Minnesota and the
latter spent most of the winter in
Texas. They were accompanied
by another brother, Victor Arvid-
son, who stopped off to visit a few
days with his sister Mrs. E. Lind
quist before returning to his farm
in Ward county in the neigh
borhood Of Bowbells.
Nels Hanson and Chester John
son returned from Fargo last
Saturday evening where they have
been attending college. They in
tend to spend the summer at home
on the farm. They are both
worthy young men and a honor to
any school that can claim them as
members.
j. D. Hanson made a trip to
Fargo last week. Some of his
friends say that tits the last that
Jim is likely to makein single har-
ness. We don't know as to that,
but this being leap year such
things might be possible.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Pay Your Taxes
by Planting Trees

trees? Don't you know that you
can pay the taxes on your land, or
the greater portion of them, simply
by setting out a few trees? Well,
you can and you should do it. If
every farmer would do this there
would be a great change in the
appearance of our prairies, their
taxes would indeed be small and
we would be assured of moisture.
In the session of our Legislature
for the year of 1905 Herman scheer
a well-to-do, thrifty German farm
er from Wells county, and an
intimate friend, who was a member
of the legislature, introduced a
bill, which became a law and now
is law providing for reward to
the farmers who plant trees on
their farms or along the highways.
The author of this new bill is
one Of the most progressive farm
ers in Wells county, and realizing
the great benefit to be derived from
tree culture, worked this bill
through the legislature for the
mutual benefit of the state and his
fellow farmers. Farmers, did you
ever stop to think what considera-
tion was given you and your well
fare by the legislature, when those
men agreed to pay you for your
labor in planting trees? Think of
it! you be paid-or allowed on
your taxes, which is equivalent
So per acre or 81 per so rods along
the roadside for five simply
as an inducement to improve your
farms.
Aside from the pecuniary gain
planting trees, the owner will be
rewarded by the assurance of mois-
ture produced. Nature is ex-
tremely sensitive and never forces
her gifts of plenty upon her peo-
pie. The mole originally had
eyes, but sought to bury itself and
refuse the light, hence Nature in
turn refuses to give it eyes. Let
a person cease from exercise and
he becomes puny and frail-let
him exercise and he is given
strength accordingly. And so with
moisture. If we invite it, we will
receive it, but with no effort on our
part Nature will not thrust that
life-giving necessity upon us.
Trees insure moisture; barrenness
is an assurance Of uncertainty.
Did you ever hear Of drouth in
a timbered country? Did you
ever hear of an assurance of suf-
fcient moisture at all times in a
prairie country? No. Both prop
ositions are absolutely opposed to
science and nature.
Read the law to which we refer
and talk it over with your neigh
bors, then make firm resolution
to begin this very spring
carry it QUITO plant your share
Of trees.-Kenmare journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Another County
Division Splurge

All the towns from Ryder to
Dogden were represented at the
meeting here last Friday afternoon
called for the purpose of consider
ing the matter of county division.
The meeting was presided over by
F. G.. Boettcher and B. A. Dick
inson filled the Office of secretary.
The fore part of the meeting
was thrown open for a general
discussion of the question in which
the various representatives spoke
for the towns they represented and
all were given an opportunity to
voice the feeling of their respective
communities. The towns all fa-
vored the idea of county division
with the exception Of Dogden
which, doubtless because of its
unfortunate location in the county
that would be formed, does not
take much interest in the
matter. After general discus
sion of the question a recess
was taken for the purpose Of study
ing the map of the county and to
especially acquaint each one pres
ent with the proposed division
lines Of the three petitions already
in the hands Of the County Com
missioners, and which are known
as the Garrison, McClusky and
Denhoff petitions.
After acquainting all present
with the boundaries of new coun-
ties as set forth in the above
named petitions, the meeting was
again called to order and steps
taken to outline a county that
would be supported by every town
favoring county division. There
was no difficulty in doing this as
in the previous discussion Of the
questions, the various delegates
had set forth their rights in the
matter and the object was to make
a division favorable to all sections
represented. Thus the lines were
readily drawn and after further
discussion of the next step to be
taken the meeting adjourned. .
The Enterprise notes with pride
the spirit Of harmony that pre-
vailed throughout the entire meet
ing. This is the more appreciated
on the part of honest advocates Of
county divisions because of the
fact that in certain sections Of
Mclean county the matter Of
county division has been brought
to the foreground by a set Of bigots
who care nothing for the welfare
Of the people Of the county in
general but would simply advance
their own little community. By
their action they have aroused
bitter opposition that has resulted
in some mud singing that
has affected no one but themselves.
Because of these facts the meeting
held here last Friday, and which
was represented by delegates from
widely separated sections of coun-
try, was adecided success.-Max
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Mercer TELEGRAM.

M. j. Mercer, of Atlanta, ILL.,,
arrived last week with an emmi-
grant car and moved onto half
section farm southeast of town,
which he recently purchased. He
was accompanied by S. J. Curry
who contemplates investing here.
Mrs. Herrin and son arrived on the
passenger, Friday evening. :
Miss Marie Hedahl returned to
Twin Valley, MINI, this morning
after and extended visit with her
brother Ed.
The home of Julius, johnson
was recently gladdened by the ar
rival Of a baby girl.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Cannot Leave Homestead.

There has been some misunder-
standing in regard to homesteaders
leaving their claims this winter.
Some time ago it was reported
that a law was passed allowing
homesteaders to leave their claims
during the winter months and
consequently a great number have
left their claims on the strength of
this report. A bill was introduced
into the national congress by Hans
brough asking for leave of absence,
but the bill never became law as
the following letter will explain:
Dickinson, N. D., Ma. 18, 'OS.
Dear Sir-Replying to your in
quiry of March Is, would state
we have received no official notice
Of an act being passed allowing
homesteaders to be absent from
their claims this winter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Denlloff Voice.

A. T. Chaplin returned this week
from Winside, Neb., where he
spent the winter, and will remain
here during the spring and sum-
mer and look after his interest at
"Grandview" ranch.
VIM. Bodewin has rented his
farm to party from Minnesota,
and will move with his family to
Denhof for the summer.
Miss Fannie Cook left for Heat
on on Monday, where she will visit
relatives aud friends for a few
weeks after which she will return
to her home in Mechanicsville, Ia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27

resident of Velva and was also we'll
known here. She was a sister of
the Tollefson boys who reside
of town.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-27
Very respectfully,
s. M Ferris Repister

Those who have been misled
to believe that they could leave
their claims, and have done so, had
better make haste and get back to
them or they may have a contest
case on their hands.-Dickinson
Press.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
Butler PROGRAM
IS The BEST YET

The Butler theater program.
which was changed last evening, is
of the best. Although two pictures,
The Ki-Rit Ri" and IAN Elephants
Enclosure" were shown before Mr.
Haas went to extra expense to pro-
cure these pictures again as requesss
We're numerous for their return.
Meath the Boughs of the Old Maple
Tree, and Make Believe were
rendered by Miss Emmett in a very
charming and pleasing manner, and
were heartily encored. Baby HackIey
continues to be more popular thai
ever and If her popularity increases
this week as it has in the past we
don't see where Mr.. Haas will find
room to accommodate his patrons
We wish to call special attention to
the pictures entitled THE Ki-Ri-Ki
Japanese Acrobats" and .'The
Shrimpers" as being about the best
pictures we have ever witnessed.
Both houses were crowded last even
ing and Sam Haas wore merry and
genial smile together with his al
ready famous merry widow SON.
brero.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
boy Is GIVEN A
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party was given in
honor of William j. Wilson S
thirteenth birthday Sunday evening,
July IL, at the residence of the boys
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Wilson,
on Florence avenue. The children
made the evening merry playing
games. singing, etc. Refreshments
were served at 1880, and the little
ones were waited upon by Mrs. r.
". Vail, Mrs. F. d. Ally, Mrs. Thomas
Gallagher. Mr.. Matt Gallagher and
Mrs. w. j. Wilson. Among those
present were:
Willie ]. Wilson. INA Critchfield.
Clara Boggs, Milton Pollard, Mar
garet Benn, Joe Murphy. james
O'Connell. Lessie Wardle, Burdette
Pollard. Francis Anderson. Nellie
Johnson, Alice Johnson, Erma
Wardle. Madeline Wilson. Maude
Critchfield, Austin Wardle, James
Murphy, Mabel Boggs, Mabel Simp-
son, Anna Critchfield. Irene Critch-
field, Toodles Wilson, Willie Gal.
lagher, Hugo Quillici, Arthur Boggs.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
WILLIAM H. TAFT
JAMES S. SHERMAN
A CLEAR LABOR SKY.

s. 1903 i'm
disturbances
trouble
The mining without
there be disturbance
railroads
operate
agreements. A
Mining districts II
prevails other lines
and detercras the stockholders money M
There have
estimation public believe will
its place history disturbances
Rawhide has reached with
phosOphicay
Goldfed has settled the
fight
really cooperate-Mining Record
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
POUNDMASTER
IS APPOINTED
CHIEF OF POIICE MALLE9
NAMES A. TANGO FOR
THE POSITION.

Chief OF Police Malley yesterday
appointed A. Tango as pound master
and in the future Mr.. Tango will
settle all disputes arising from the
capture of CANNES in this city. The
dog proposition has been a hard one
on the chief as nearly every one has
a kick. and as it is his desire to give
the public a square deal, the APP
pointment was made.
Mr.. Tango will have an Office neay'
the dog pound where he can be
found and anyone desiring to make
complaint can do so. The town is
being rapidly rid of stray mongrels
and the chief states that the work
win be continued and there will be
no let up, SO it behoyes everybody to
secure license If they have not al
ready done So
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Is CALLED OUT
VOLUNTEERS WE'RE ON HAND IN
MISUNDERSTANDING
TIME.

The fire department was called out
last evening by small blaze in the
residence of P. H. Farrell on the
corner of Oddie avenue and South
street. The blaze was cused by q
towel, hanging In the rear OF the
stove, catching FIRE, and this spread
to the paper ceiling. The flames
were extinguished by a bucket of
water, but not before the alarm was
turned in. The damage is slight.
The department responded rapidly
and the members of hose-cart team
No. 8, under the captainship Of
Poke" Kelly, were also on the spot
in record-breaking time and were
ready to turn on the water, which
luckily was not necessary. This IL
the first alarm under the new ar
rangement of the volunteers and the
rapidity with which they had the
cart on the scene deserves special