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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08

until thefr successors are duly elected
thereafter and such new board shall
elect its president, vice president and
treasurer. The directors shall be elected
by STOCKHOLDERS. Each share of stock
snall be entitled to one vote, to be cast
by the owner in person or by proxy, and
the majority of the votes shall elect.
Two directors shall constitute quo
rum. The president may appoint from
time to time, and dismiss, such clerks,
agents and other employees as he may
deem necessary for the purpose of the
business of this corporation. The board
of directors may make all such rules
and regulations for the management of
the business as they may deem neces-
say; shall have power to collect debts,
borrow money, issue bills of exchange,
notes, execute mortgages and generally
to do all things instant to the objects
and purposes of the corporation.
ARTICLE VI.
This charter may be modified,
changed or amended and said corpora
ton dissolved with the consent Of three
fourths in amount of capital stock, rep
resented at any general meeting of stock
holders convened for the purpose, after
Ave days previous notice of said meet
ing shall have been published in daily
of the City of Shreveport.
Meeting of stockholders for other pur-
poses, and change of charter or disso-
luton, shall be called by notice in a
Shreveport paper as aforesaid. When
ever the corporation is dissolved by
limitation or otherwise, the affairs shall
be liquidated by two commissioners
elected, by the stockholders, who shall
have full power to wind up its affairs,
settle all liabilities and distribute the
proceeds among eseditors and stock
holders.
ARTHLE VII.
No stakeholder shall ever be held liza
bic for the CONTRACTS or faults of this
corporation in asR further sum than the
unpaid balance due 10 the company on
shares of stock subscribed for. All
sales or transfers of stock must first be
made on the boohe of the company, to
be valid.
Thus done and passed in my Office,
in the presence of E S. Lacy and E. B.
Herndon Jr., both competent witnesses,
on this the Goth day of May 1909.
I'VE WATSON.
+. M. JONES.
C. C. MILLER.
Witness:
F. S. LACY.
E. B. HERNDON, JR.
E. B. HERNDON,
Notary Public.
/ hereby certify that l have examined
the foregoing charter and find nothing
therein contrary to law, and therefore
approve the same this 22nd day of May
1909. ]. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded May
22, 1000. S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office, Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
22nd day of May 1909.
S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder. 5-23
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
14th day Of June A. D. 1909, III the pres
enee Of A. A. Jones and C. B. Prothro,
cornpetenf uy;tpassap

14th day Of June A. D. 1909, III the pres
enee of A. A. Jones and C. B. Prothfo,
competent witnesses.
c. w. HARDY.
@. A. MORSE.
per C. w. Hardy.
F. 3. FfUTCHENS.
Attest:
A. A. JONES.
c. B. PROTHRO.
R. D. WEBB.
Notary Public
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
|, ]. M.aFoster, district attorney of the
First District of Louisiana, do hereby
certify that | have examined the above
and foregoing charter, and finding moth
ing therein contrary to law, l hereby
approve the same. This 18th day of
June A. D. 1909. J.. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney.
/ s(Endorsed): Filed and recorded June
IS, 1909. A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Ohicio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo ::
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same onw appears
on file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
18th day of June 1909. --..
A.. S. HARDIN.
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder. Gig.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
BUDGET OF 1909.

Of the Police Jury of Caddo Parish, as
Corrected by Resolution of Mr.. A. ].
Scott July 8, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
CHARTER
OF THE I'VE WATSON ELECTRI-
CAL COMPANY.

Be it known that this day before me,
E. B. Herndon, notary public in and
for the Parish of Caddo, State of Louis
lana, duly commissioned and qualified,
came, in the presence of witnesses here
matter undersigned, the several persons
whose names are hereunto signed, who
declared that availing themselves of the
provisions of the laws of the State of
Louisiana relative to the organization
of corporations. they have formed and
do by these presents form and organize
themselves into corporation for the
objects and purposes, and under the
stipulations hereinafter set forth, they
do hereby accept as their charter, to-
wit:
ARTICLE I.
The name and style of this corpora
ton shall be THE WE WATSON
ELECTRICAL COMPANY. By that
name it shall have power and authority
to have and enjoy succession for the
time of twenty-five. years from and
after the date hereof; to contract, sue
and be sued, to make and use cor
porate seal, and same to change at
pleasure; to hold, receive, lease and pur-
chase, ALLEVIATE and convey, as well as
mortgage and hypothecate property,
real, personal and mixed to name and
appoint such managers, directors, of
fcers and agents as the interest of such
corporation may require, and to make
regulations for the proper management
of affairs of said corporation as may
be necessary and proper, and the same
to alter at pleasure.
All the corporate powers of this cor
poration shall be vested in board of
directors, to be composed of three
stockholders, which board shall be eject
ARTICLE II.
The domicile of this corporation shall
be in the City of Shreveport, .Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, and all citations and
legal process shall be served on the
president of the corporation, or in his
absence at the office of the corporation
according to the laws of the State of
Louisiana.
ARTICLE III. -
The purposes for which this corpora
ton is organized and the nature of the
business to be carried on by it are de-
clared to be general electrical and gas
fitting supplies, novelties and contract
ors for electrical and gas fitting.
ARTICLE ".
The capital stock of this corporation
is hereby fixed at the sum of ten thous-
and ($Ioooo) dollars, to be divided into
one hundred shares of one hundred
($1oo) dollars each, and the company
may begin business when 5000 of the
stock is subscribed. The stock shall be
paid in cash OF its equivalent when sub
scribed for, or the same may be issued
| tor not less than par, m payment OF tnS
property purchased by the corporation
ARTICLE v.
and establish such bylaws, rules and
ed annually on the first Tuesday ii
June, beginning in the year 1910. The
first board of directors is declared tc
be Ivie Watson, Frank M. Jones ard C
c. Miller, with Ivie Watson president
md treasurer. and Frank NJ Jones t.
be vice president. and c. c. Miller TO b.
secretary. The said board is to serv,
until the first Tuesday in june 1910, d
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
SIz8.2 6I.66

$I78,26I.66
GEO. A. POLICEMAN,
President Pro Tenn.
A. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
July 8, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
RESOURCES.

7 mill tax on $18,65ooI8. 800 .SI3o613.II
Less sherif's commission -. 6,53o65
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
EsrRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by J. Thomas, at Freewater,
in the City of Shreveport, about May III,
1909, one cow with young calf; said COW
branded H with inverted ] joined to-
gether, and of red and white or frost
ed color, and this day estrayed before
me, the undersigned authority. The
owner of said animals is ordered to
prove ownership and pay costs, or they
will be sold in front of Mrs. E. E.
Thomas store at Freewater, in the said
City of Shreveport, on Thursday, July
~, 1909, at II O'Clock am, by the City
Marshal, according to law. Done and
signed this 2Ist day of June A. D. 1909.
S. C. FULLILOVE,
Judge of the City Court of the City of
Shreveport, La. 6-z2.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08

$I24oS2 &c
3mill school tax on $1865ooI8 $55,o77,o5
Less sheriff's commission 49,. 2,7o7.85
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08

APPLICATION FOR PARDON.
Notice is hereby given that l am ap-
plying for pardon.
MADDEN BUSH.
Shreveport, La, June S, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08

The purposes for which this corpora
ton is organized and the nature of the
business to be carried on by it are de-
clared to be general electrical and gas
fitting supplies, novelties and contract
ors for electrical and gas fitting.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08

of the stock present at a meeting ealled)
for such purpose. In ease of the death
or inability Of either one of the COM
missioneFs to act, the other shall act as
sole lluidator.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-07-08
ARTICLE II.

The domicile of this corporation shall
be in the City of Shreveport, .Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, and all citations and
legal process shall be served on the
president of the corporation, or in his
absence at the Office of the corporation
according to the laws of the State of
Ial1isiana
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Y 4..Ngga' 81 u Y. asr...sa .,lt' u
Breed for Percheroas.

Pen LIST IL = full blooded Percherou
coming six years old, and Is record.
ed by the Percheron Society Of Amer
lea His recorded number is 1861
He will make the season OF 1909 ~
C.. F. EAton's barn at Surrey. N. D.
Terms-$l5 to insure colt to stand
Care will be taken to prevent acct
dents, but should any occur, | will
not be responsible for them. This
horse is absolutely sound, with the
best of legs, and beautiful action and
the best Of disposition. Fills a. 26
Inch collar. Weight 1895 lbs. This
horse he sure breeder, having stood
three seasons In North Dakota.
c. F. Katon, Owner, Surrey, N. D.
II
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

MONEY TO LOAN.
A friend has placed 81. 500 with me
10 loan on first farm mortgaees.
Security must be absolutely eoed. Ap-
ply W. NJ. Smart, Optic building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

WANTED-Fifty acres new break
ing done in time for crop o. Howard
homestead southwest quarter section
thirty-two, township 154, range "a,
about II miles southwest of Minot.
Renwald Land Agency. aga b-13
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

z Notice Is hereby given that on and
after this date (4-1-o9) I will sell
Prlmost Flax at 1925 instead Of $500
per bushel as previously advertised.
Yours truly,
+-1-tf J. w. Smith, Surrey, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

" WANTED for general house.
work. Good wages guaranteed. Ad-
dress Mrs.. r. w. Dalziel, Lynch, N.
n to-
aE 1870. z - ~ .t,--- -. IL -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

slF SUMAVN6s
State Of North Dakota, County o
Ward ~
In District Court, Eighth Judicia
District.
J. c. A.rland, Plaintiff,
Bank cf Mino', . corporation.
lndemnit, Company Of North Da
kota. Z corporation.
Ward County, . public corporation,
r. H. Stryker.
Grace 8. Smith.
Arthur Hubbard.
j. W. Maher.
John Rhodes.
Mary H. Dumars,
Heirs Of Mary H. Dumar3.
Mary A. McJannett, as sole heir OF
John Mcdaniel, deceased.
All other persons unknown claim
ing any estate or interest in or lien
or incumbrance upon tho property
described in the complaint, Defen-
dants.
The state of North Dakota to the
above named defendants:
You and each Of you are hereb!
summoned to answer tho complain,
in this action and to serve a copy Of
your answer upon 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 yon
and against each Of You by default
for the relief demanded In this com
plant, and you are hereby notified
that the complaint IN this action will
be filed in the once Of the clerk Of
the district conrt in and for Ward
county North Dakota. .s.s...
Dated February 70. 1909. 1885,.
c. Aurland,
Z Attorney for Plaintiff
Address, ONCE and Residence at
Minot. N. b. .,
TO each Of the above named Defep-'
4 dants: Il.
Take notice that the above entitled
action is brought for the purpose of
quietinE title to the southwest quar-
ter of sec ion thirty-three In town
ship one hundred ffty-re north Of
range eighty-three, west Of the
NTH principal meridian located in
Ward county. North Dakota. IN the
plaintiff and FOR tho further purpose
" excluding the defendants and each
II them from any estate or interest
n or lien or REMEMBRANCE upon the
anne or any part thereof and Of can
selling Of record any and m mort
.ases standing Of record akainst the
u - ..Eur :. CLAIM Is
.aAs against the sak dses1A.ats Or
;ithsr Of them
G. AuSlanA
- Ia ~ - - Snlla1aR
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

FOR SALE-The 4SO acre Jones
farm. one Of the best along the river
is for sale Terms to suit purchaser.
Ten miles from Minot, two miles
from Sawyer and three miles from
Logan. Inquire at the ONCE of James
johnson, Minot, N. d. IT,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

For first mortgage farm loans in
Quire of G. F. Eaton, Surrey, N. D.
Lowest rates of interest. 3, OF
ten year loans. as tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

If you know some feller's failings,
Just fergit 'em cause you know
That same feller's got some good
points
They're the ones you want to show.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Money to loan Oh Farms.-Try
Grant S. YOumapa 2.21t'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Lost on road leading north from
Minot to Sec. 20, 1862, . telescope
filled with clothing. Name Of Ras'
mus ODerg on cards In coat. Finder
pease notify R, c. Peterson, Minot
N, D., r. No. 1. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

|, I COMPETENT HOUSE KEEPER
desires position, 80 per month.
Would not object to country. Apply
at 1ndependsnt ONCE IL
sTRAYED-Tsu black hogs raae
Ing ID sise from ~ 70 roo pounds '.
Nv. Old s,nSs WIZ; :t,s h:,rrn 50.
IL. EIsat = Smith. P. y. tsA :.
: GG \. ~ ~ -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

WANTED Neat girl for general
No children in family
Inquire at Minot State Bank. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

Auction Posters print
ed ut this office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
SUMMONS.

III SUMMONS.
State Of North Dakota, County OF
Ward. 2@@
In District Court, Eighth judicial
District.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
September

Hon. George NcCone is in the city
s.on, GIcndiye today and met with the
r~oo+ors Of the Custer County Fair
..sociation for the purpose of arrang-
..u dates that would be harmonious
u botb the Custer county and Daw-
u events. The Dawson county people
had already settled September Z, 8 and
os the most convenient for them and
! seotember l, 2and 2 we're agree
.bIo to Custer county those dates were
.dopsed. The association also appointed
Ben Levalley as committee to pre-
nora the track for the stockmeeting
aces and Messrs. Loud, Mclean and
Savage a committee to confer with
ia Elk Lodge and ascertain if they
have any plans or desires which will
include horse racing as part of the
state convention entertainment. Miles
city Journal.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
Sidney Sidelights
(From the Herald)

G. T. O Brien of New1en has been
APPOINTED Deputy Sheriff for the Low
er Valley, succeeding Geo. W. Will
Iams, who has resigned.
The many friends of Mrs. Will
Combs will be glad to learn that she
is srapidly recovering from her recent
illness.
Judge Rhode says he will have to go
ID Miles City to get vaccinated for
the matrimonial fever, as he says
that it is contagious.
Wednesday evening about seven
teen of the young people were invited
to taffy-pull at central" to cele-
brate the birthday of Miss Bonnie
Combs as we'll as st. Patricks. The
house was appropriately decorated
with shamrock leaves and other green
trimmings and several Of the guests
displayed their green. The even
ing was spent in guessing the names
Of familiar trees, playing games, eat
ing peanuts and fudge and an attempt
at making taffy. Everybody enjoyed
themselves greatly.
l. H. Ripley has received notice
from the County Clerk and Recorder
of his appointment by the County
Commissioners as Justice of the Peace
II this Township, thus making two
justices as allowed by law.
A,D. Ferris, formerly of Medora,
where he has been in business with
his father, under the firm name of J.
A, Ferris and son, arrived in Sidney
last Friday evening, via the Yellow
stone Limited. Mr.. Ferris will be 10
Gated here permanently, and the firm
name of the Sidney store has been
changed from Ferris & Lord to ]. A.
Ferris & Co. We gladly welcome Mr..
Ferris jr. to Sidney.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
: Correspondence. (
e@c~e@~, e~oo@0g
Here, There and Everywhere

"A light snow fell here the 18th.
Mrs. Frank Steele and daughter
called on Miss Clara Nelson Sunday
afternoon.
Chas. Hilger, Nels Tolan and Sam
Neil left Monday for Glendive.
Mrs. Will Bowden and children
came home from Poplar Saturday.
Elmer Martin is hauling logs for
Mr.. Nelson.
Lem Hubbard and wife, D. W.
Hubbard and Eddie Hubbard and John
Heiland visited Sunday with Will
Remely.
Mrs. Joe Gass will work at the H.
S. ranch this summer,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Butler arrived
home the first Of the week from Wis
it in Oregon.
John Bowden brought his children
out to the ranch Saturday. They have
been attending school at Poplar most
of the winter.
The friends and neighbors Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. C. Turner gave them
surprise last Friday evening. An en-
ioyable time was had by all.
George Wait was taken back to
Poplar last Friday to have another
one of his toes taken off.
Jack Clark was riding on Hay creek
last week looking for horses.
James Lane is visiting with his
friend, Chas. Trinidad, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upton are stopping
with the Wait Brothers on Red Water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Singleton will move
to their own ranch the first Of the
month.
Little Gladys Martin is quite sick
with pneumonia fever.
Miss Clara Nelson left Thursday
for a weeks visit with her sister at
Williston, n. D.
Special Correspondent.
$4,000 Acres Is Restored
Washington, March 90 secre-
tary Ballinger has restored to entry
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
Names Board Members
OF State Institutions

Helena, March 19.-As members
of the executive board of the state
agricultural college, provided for
under senate bill No. 76, passed by
the lastalegislature, Governor Norris
today named two Bozeman men, w.
S. Hartman for the four year term
and j. Fl. Baker for the two year
term, both terms to begin April 19,
next.
George F. Colen and Charles
scharf, both of Boulder, were ap-
pointed to serve on the executive
board of the state school for the
deaf, dumb, blind and feeble-mind-
ed.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
Novel Scheme Of Taxation

Washington, March ia novel
way of raising revenue was propos-
ed in the house today by Represen-
tative sisson Of Mississippi. 1t is pro
Vided in bill he introduced that a
81 tax be levied on every deadly
weapon, such as pistols, dirk knives
and brass knuckles. manufactured
and sold within the United States.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
Wibauz Warpings
(From The Pioneer)

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Otto ]. Nor
tehson, on Tuesday, March is, a son.
Al Davis is having rock hauled
'nls week for the construction of
me addition to his residence, and in
teFined the Pioneer that he expected to
nave the construction work started
Immediately after the frost was out
= 'he ground. The estimated cost of
The addition is not less than 50. 600.
Mr. VIM. Cummins, one of our lead
Ing carpenters, was awarded the con-
""SC Tor construction. Mr.. Davis al
'sauy mas very cozy dwelling, and
with the $4,000 addition he certainly
"lll have beautiful home.
MRS W, W. Lathom departed on
Monday evening for Prairie du Chen.
VS. where she will take treatment
at the sanitarium.
=. Inc jury in the case of Chas. Gore
4''sf being out forty hours, failed to
asfee e verdict, 50 says the Stock
9'o"efs Journal and were discharged
as., ,ss' Saturday afternoon from further
s',s'aerasion j.. Of the case. By order of
~ase :. Sanner they were also discharged
'or the present term.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to the firm Of Shelton &
Ryan are requested to call and settle
at once, as the aforesaid firm has dis
solved partnership and all accounts
must be paid before complete set
tlement can be made. Give this your
immediate attention.
38tf FRANK SHELTON.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25

yators and mine-cages. &C. S. John
ston, Glendive, Cycle. NJ. NJ. sterl-
ing, Missoula, Flue-stopper. For
copy of any of above patents send ten
cents in postage stamps with date of
this paper to G. A. Snow & Co..
Washington, D. C.
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
$40 REWARD

Lost, stFayed or stolen, one black
geIding. 5 years old. weight about
| ,2o0, brandedzson left shoulder,
vented on leftE5t thigh, RXaon left
thigh, Eon left shoulEader
and 1MSalso on right shouI-
der. I will give5sl$10 reward for
his return to me or S5 for infor,
nation leading to his recovery.
z. F. O'NEIL,
2tf Glendiye Mont
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
MONTANA PATENTS

a'anted this week. Reported BY G.
" u.sa. .,n'" & Co., Patent Attorneys,
R. ssnlngton, D. c.-M. C. Hutchins,
''an' Breakaway clutch for ele-
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25
WANTED

WANTED. Bucks to herd DUR
ing summer. Call on or address An
ton KONG, Glendiye. Mont. 8t47
Yellowstone monitor., 1909-03-25

81, 900 acres of lands which were
withdrawn by the reclamation SER
vice in connection with the Milk
River Irrigation project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-12
It Was the Tide.
From the Pathfinder.

Mayor Stoy of Atlantic City is telling a
story about q man from Okoboji, Iowa,
who was making his first visit to the
ashore and who had never experienced
the action of the tides.>
This man sat on the beach close to the
water munching a bag of peanuts. A
fat lady gan.boled In the waves near him.
She shrieked. hoped up and down. and
fiapp,d about with arms and legs, and
meanwhile the waves crept nearer and
nearer the Okoboji peanut-eater.
He regarded the advancing wat stern
~. All of sudden a stronger wave
than usual swept up the beach, and
splash-tle man was das..ed with spray
Hi" he shouted, scowling backly at
the happy bather. eli fatty! Stop that
there bohbin' about before We drown a
Teller. will yep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-12

the number should have increased as the
children grew to billiard playing age. The
decadence of the game. which has had
amous votaries. is asc ibed to the success
Of outdoor sports and especially to the in
tense and widesp. cad interest now taken
In motoring.