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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-20

FINE concrete walks are being put
down all over the city. Okolona is
steadily advancing, and soon we will
have as modern a little city as can be
hund in the South.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-20

ANOTHER highbrow in Boston
anxious to pay for getting into the
hmelight is going to endow a school
Of peace" With human nature as it
is today and has been for ages there
Is small chance of anyone earning a
Iiploma.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
Some Official Bonds Passedl
Confined from page II

lNOHtluuPQ LTOui page
VIM. Lantz, in the treasurer's office
to help during the rush.
County Judge Olgeirson is an
other holdover who has made an
excellent official. The work in his
office is carried on by him alone,
except a couple Of months or so a
year when he needs an assistant,
Auditor Wing holds his office
until the first Of March when it
will be turned over to Paul Meyers,
the newly elected successor. Dur
ing MIR. Wings last term R. Hos
ford has been deputy,and Herb
Hanson, clerk. Mr.. Meyers is we'll
known in this vicinity, having lived.
here a number Of years. He is the
manager Of the Washburn Grain.
and Feed elevator and will prove as
obliging and solicitous for the SER
vice Of those having business in
his Office as was his predecessor,
who held the office four terms.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
The First National Bank
OF WASHBURN, N. D.

Reader, is this getting close to
you? Then lay down your paper
and go and pay up and read
on with ease. And don't you stop
paying because the statute Of
limitations excuses the open ac-
count which you made for bread
and meat. You must pay it in
cash or God will keep the account
laid up against you. God knows
no such excuse for not paying as
homestead exemption When
you raise that excuse to keep you
from paying your debts you can
stop singing, when I can read
my title clear to mansions in
the Skies" You've none up there.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

The board Of county commits.
sioners ad iourned after their first
meeting last week until the first
Of February. Two of the mem
bers were serving for the first time
but were able to accomplish a lot
Of routine business. Leo f. Ma
howald, Of Garrison, new commits
sioner from the Second district,
succeeded F. L. Mackey. who was
appointed to FILL the vacancy made
by the resignation of Theo Taylor.
Commissioner Mackey retires after
his short but faithful service, and
takes with him the best wishes of
his fellow workers on the board
and the citizens of Washburn. His
share Of the board work was al
ways done for the good Of the
county, as results show, and the
new member from the Second dis
trict will prove as competent as
his predecessor. Frank Putt also
retires after being a member of
the board for eight years. NJ.
Jassmass, the commissioner elect
for the Third district, failed to
qualify, being a resident of Sheri-
dan county, and Swan Hanson was
named to fill the vacancy. Mr..
Hanson has lived in Mclean
county for a great many years and
knows the needs Of Mclean
county. He will always have the
best interests of the county at heart
and will be an excellent member
Of the board. Hans Hultberg will
remain on the board for another
two years as chairman He is
familiar with the business methods
of the board, having been a mem.
Der for two terms, and, with the
other two members. the county
will fare we'll with such business
managers in charge for the next
two years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
County Of Mclean Sixth .issieis i Distr,ic,
Frank Schmidt. Plaintiff

Andrew p. Peterson, Guarantee
Company of North Dakota, q cOrpor-
alton, B. S. Brynjolfson, Norman T.
Mears and all other persons IN.
known claiming any estate or in
terest in or lien or incumbrance upon
the property described in the com.
plant, Defendants.
The State Of North Dakota to the above
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff Of this
action, which complaint was on the 18th day Of
January. 1903, fled in the office Of the clerk Of
the district court Of Mclean county, North
Dakota, and to serve q copy. of your answer TO
said complaint on the subscribers at their
office in the City of Washburn, Mclean county.
North Dakota, within thirty days after the
s9amHmo5ns has been served Supon you, exclusive
to appear or answer, >the plaintiff will take
demanded in the complaint. .
Dated January 18th, 1903.
Landmann & Nelson
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Postofice address: WTas!hburn, \. p.
The above entitled action relates othe south
west quarter Of Section q, Township Ia, Range
81 west of the fifth principal meridian, in
Mclean county North Dakota, and is brought
i fer t is t P1 +n}sIst If quietins the title e said i
# Landmsnn 4 Nelson.
Attorney s for Plaintiff.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

'NHtr. ..t.-H H-. -.
"Just at this time our country
needs a rev religion that will
make a man pay his debts" says
the Methodist Advocate. Shout
ing does not settle old accounts
with Color man. We bounce
right into a fellow and put him
out Of church ifFhe goes to a ball
or theater, but never a word to
the pious scamp who never pays
his debts. Preachers and people
who do not pay their depts are
doing the church more harm than
dancers Or drunkards, for there
are more Of them in the church.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
Bids Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners
ofdMcLean County, North Dakota
will receive sealed bids for furnish.
ing steel vault fixtures for office
building; up to 2 o'clock p. m.
February End, 1909. Each bidder
to furnish his own plans and spec.
;fications.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Q. B. Wing, County Auditor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

The senate passed The Hans.
brough BILL, authorizing the
general land Office to sell at pub.
lie auction and not for less than
e$l.24 per acre, all isolated and
disconnected tracts of land of less
then a quarter section, This is a
most important measure for North
Dakota. and will be a great boon
to settlers throughout the state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

The biennial report of the state
board of health shows that during
the year 1907 and the first six
months of 1908 there were 4.7O6
deaths in the state caused by con-
tagious diseases. There We're 1857
of these deaths due to smallpox.
tuberculosis is considered a con-
tagious disease.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

The jamestown Albert publish
ed a New Years edition which
shows the advantages and OPP
portunities Of jamestown and
Stutsman county. There is plenty
of reading matter and on the
whole is a splendid issue.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

The Tribune cartoonist had a
cartoon Of E. S. Neal, senator
from the 10Th district, in a last
weeks issue. Mr.. Neal is said to
be one of the largest members in
the senate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

the presidential electors Of the
state met last Monday in the
Office Of Governor Burke and cast
their vote for Taft. Herman
Scheer was named as messenger
who bears the returns to the
president of the United States
senate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

Miss Hazel Smith Of Garrison,
is one Of the new employeesin the
telephone Office during the alb
sence Of MI. and Mrs. Chadwick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

1t is said that speaker Burdick
will have each clerk on the pay
roll register every morning during
the session and each one will be
paid according to the days present.
All the clerks will also be assigned
some special duty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

A mask ball will be given Jan
uary 20 at the Opera house.
Everybody welcome.
Attend the mask ball and have a
good time January 29.~
Word was received-in town this
morning Of the sudden death of
Alex Southey's father in Min
neapolis. Mr.. Southey will leave
to-day to attend the funeral.
Rev. Edward Funk viii preach
in the Methodist Episcopal
church on Sunday evening Jan.l7
at s O'clock. Every body vel
come.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

United States Senator Hans
brough is reported as progressing
rapidly and will soon be able to
leave the hospital.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
FRIDAY, JAN. IS, 1908.

A bill was introduced in the
senate last week to abolish capital
punishment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15
Wood For Sale.

1900 cords of stove wood fol
sale at SITS per cord, Located
on Sec. 5-l43-8l at my saw mill
yard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

with your own reflection in our
bright and shining tinware. All
the wares we carry shine as ex-
Of their kind. and all the
in our hardware store is
Hard in Quality and Soft in
Price
You will find all kitchen wares. all
cellar needs, all kinds-of tools and
useful things, and all the outdoor
right here in our store.
m,
THOMPSON HDWE. co.
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-15

Joseph Willets Proprietor
Evening star., 1909-02-07
The Abracadabra Club.

The Abracadabra Club met February :;
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Bar
ber, 703 East Capitol street, thirty-two
members and several visitors being pres
ent and George Potwin presiding. DIR.
Gains NJ. Brumbaugh read the essay of
the evening, its title being THE Colonial
Press of the Middle Colonies" Mrs. Pot
win read one Of Kate Douglas Virgins
short stories and the hostess served re-
freshments. The following is a list of
members: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Alb
bott, DR.. and Mrs. Henry Baker. Mr.. and
Mrs Amherst W. Barber. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fenelon b. Brock. DIR. and Mrs. Charles
w. Brown, DIR. and Mrs. Gains M Brum-
baugh. MIR. and Mrs. Appleton P. Clark.
Mrs. J. D. Croissant. Mrs. NJ. e. d. Da-
Wis. Mr.. and Mrs. William Emerson. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward d. Hardy. Mr.. and Mrs.
George r. Ide, Mr.. Hyland c. Kirk, Mr..
and Mrs f. A. Kriedler. Mrs. 8. w. Nc
Creery. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace P. McIn-
tosh, DR.. and Mrs. James Mckee, Mr.. and
Mrs r. A. Packard, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Perham. Mrs f. l.. Pierce Mr.. and Mrs.
George c. Potwin. Mrs. Jennie Stearns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron l.. Story. DR.. and
Mrs. w. Therkield and Miss c. A. Van
Doren.
Evening star., 1909-02-07

Preparations for the automobile show.
TO be held i'm Detroit. Mich. February
1920. are going forward rapidly. The
decorations will be on a more elaborate
scale than ever before attempted locally.
The lower floor will be converted into a
Evening star., 1909-02-07

One of the gasoline motor cars recently
ordered by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company is to be placed in service on the
Indiana branch between Blairsville and
Indiana replacing all other steam-drawn
passenger trains. Tests also will be made
with the others in the Pittsburg district
on the main line between Pittsburg and
Pitcairn, as we'll as on the Conemaugh
and Monongahela division.
Automobiists OF New Jersey are begin
ming to feel much encouraged over the
prospect Of obtaining modification OF
Evening star., 1909-02-07

their state motor vehicle law. new
measure has been drafted for preSenta-
tiOn to the legislature, and its sponsors
have every hope for favora BILE action by
the state senators and aSsemblymen.
Meanwhile the constitutionaity of the
present motor law is being attacked on
the ground that it discriminates in proper
" value
Evening star., 1909-02-07

Lieut.. ]. A. Dempf. Naval Battalion;
Lieut. ]. d. Carmody, First Division,
Naval Battalion; Lieut. ]. H. Mittendorf.
chief engineer of the Battalion, and
James II. Frank of this city were guests
of the First Naval Brigade, Maryland
National Guard, last week at smoker
and vaudeville entertainment in Balti-
more.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

LA
SHAMEFUL STORY. claimed Hannah.
turning the limp turkey over. The
idiot has gone and killed herself Ell
tirely with those beans Id like To
know who left open that door. We'll.
well. want IA turkey for Thanksgiv-
ing. and this one died by accident. and
its meat will be us good as though Id
wrung her neck"
SO. muttering and grumbling to her
self. after fixing her tire she attacked
the turkey. for though she was some
times cross she was always econom-
ical. aud she knew no questions would
be asked as to how ii came TO It's end.
provided II WAS fat and was roasted
well.
In u few minutes she had the feath-
ers off. except those on the wings ana
tail. and she laid the picked turkey on
a bench to cool. shutting the door to
keep out the cat while she finished
some other work.
Meantime tea time arrived. The fam
lily came home and were all at the ia
bile when the door burst open and Han
nah rushed in. evidently frightened out
qf her wits.
"Oh. Mr.. Winslow," she cried.
there's something IN the .woodshed.
all in white. and il ran after me when
went for some wood. and ! darent
go out there. If you Place.
Mr.. Winslow. supposing some animal
had got In. left the table and. arming
himself with the poker as he passed
through the kitchen. threw open the
door.
Silence and darkness only.
Yet In moment came an audible
rustling on the wood pile and an indis-
tinct glimpse of something white.
bring the light, Hannah! called
Mr.. Winslow. and taking a candle
from hrr trembling hand. he led the
way To the strange object.
Its white--why. no. II isn'tV' he
interrupted himself MS he drew nearer
TO the futtering. frightened thing.
"lts-I declare. it's picked turkey!
Where on EARTH
"A picked turkey" screamed Han
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26


was when the TIVE WAY, QUIT!
cheerful kitchen was scrubbed.
No sooner did Hannah appear on the
scene with scrubbing brush and go
down on her knees to polish the floor
than Kris would hop by sort of lad
der which one of the boys had made
for her up TO corner or the hlgn
mantel over the fireplace. and there
she would sit. ali bumped up and mis-
cradle. till the work was done or till
her little mistress came and took her
into the sitting room.
The place where Kris was Intended
to spend the time OF her banishment
from the yard was a large chamber
over the woodshed. which was kept
warm by the kitchen chimney, and
there's where her bed. or roost. was
prepared for her and where she was
shut up every night. But she was so
lonely and unhappy and tried so hard
to get ont and Margery was 80 fond
Of her for playmate that she gener-
ally got down before breakfast and
did not go back until bedtime. which
is at dusk in the turkey family, y2l
know
Well. the winter passed away. and
spring came. Kris grew new sort OF
feathers under her plaid dress. and
when the weather became warm mann
ma said she must leave off her dress
and go out of doors with the rest. So
| the first really warm day Margery
took off the red dress and drove her
! cut
Kris had not forgotten her cool re-
| coption in the winter. so she NJ first
was careful not to go too near the tur-
keys. though they did not object To her
! now IN her feather dress After few
DAYS she stayed most Of the time with
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

was really a pretty good ht-consid-
eriug.
AS ornament Margery sewed some or
the fringe of the shawl around the
neck like a ruff, at the edges where
the wings ought to be and around the
legs. SO when dressed the unfortu-
nate, or, rather. naughty. turkey look
ed like new plaid variety of the scar
let fiamingo. with side pockets and
fringed drawers.
The appearance of Kristine stalking
around in her new suit was very fun
nv. How the boys did laugh. And
even papa had to wipe away the laugh
ing tears.
In this dress the next morning, after
she had been fed daintily. Margery in
troduced her TO her old friends OF the
poultry yard by opening the kitchen
door and letting her walk out where
the turkeys were taking their break
fast.
Margery thought they would be glad
TO see her: hut. alas. this distinguished
stranger In gay attire was not recog-
niZed They stared and scOlded at her,
and the old gobblpr rutiled up his
| feathers and dragged his wings on the
ground and came up to her, saying
angrily:
"Gobble. gObble, gobble"
Kristine seemed to be diSheartened
at this GOODNESS on the part of her fam
| lily aud skunk into Il corner, as though
ashamed Of her fine dress. Then the
| family crowded around her TO punish
her impertincnce in coming among
them and actually began to peck at
her
Margery. who was watching from
| the window. could hardly believe her
eyes ut first; but. yes. they were actu-
ally pecking al the poor outcast, who
| finally fled screaming across the yard.
Margery few TO the door. and Kristine
hurried I'm just in, time to escape the
/ whole family, who were close upon her.
You poor. dear Kristine! she muir
INJURED over her when she had her safe
| " I'm her arms. did they peck you?
The naughty things! You shan't go
with them any more! You shall stay
with me I'm the house"
So 1t came to be ut last Hannah
grumbled little; but. after all, she
couldn't say much, for 1t was by her
own fault that the poor thing lost its
own winter coat. Before long the
family grew quite attached to Mar
gerys pet. whose name they shortened
to Kris.
On her part Kris was a very bright
bird. She would come when called by
name. and she never failed 10 be on
hand at mealtimes. when she would
walk around the table aud receive del
icate bits from every one.Q
While her little mistress was study"
ing or sewing Kris would stand and
look at her. turning her knowing head
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

Financial statement of Smith and ex-
tension drain. Smith and extension
drain fund.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

It. and at last It cuddled down quietly
I'm its strange new bed.
Through the long Sunday that fol
lowed the turkey was kept a Close
prisoner. and 10y the next morning
many plans had been thought out fOI
its comfort.
That was Il great day for Margery.
who was confined to the house by del
icate lungs and who longed for some
thing 10 pass away the hours when
lessons were over and the daily sew
ing stint" finished.
Here was something to do! The new
net was fed and the lessons and sew
ing hurried through, SO that by noon
she was free to carry out her plans.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26
Notice Of Special Assessment No. II
for the Trimming Of Trees and
Cutting Noxious Weeds.

To II Neumap, Sarah j Andrus. M
Fisher, f w Pearce. and to all other persons
interested. take notice.
That the roll OF The special assessment here
'ofore made by heboard Of assessors for the
purpose OF defrayiny that part OF the cost
which the council decided should be paid and
borne by special a. assessment for the trimming
OF trees and cutting OF noxicus weeds Is now on
file In nv Office for public inspection. Notice
is also hereby given that the Council and
Board or Asses sors will meet at the council
room In said city On Monday. the sixth day OF
Decembe 1919 at z 80 o'clock In the afternoon,
TO review said assessment, at which time and
place opportunity will be given all persons
interested TO be heard.
Dated November 18th, 1909.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26
Supervisors Proceedings

Continued from page %
Financial statement of McCoilum
drain. McCollum drain fund.
Date No.
1905 DIR. Order Amount
Oct II, L. Bruno, labor
on Sec and
drawing tele.. "a Az w
Nov. g. +. G. Boutwell,,
clerk work -. 20 5O
6, John McCollum,
laDOr ~ II W
6, John McCollum
labor - "a on
''' labor on Sec 2 rs SO so
10, Geo. Bruno, ce-
ment work -. 20 26 40
81, l.. Hoursington,
filling in ........ ~ b W
Aug. 21, Geo Bruno, fill
ing in 49,. 81 Is 90
Oct. /, 1903, Balance. Il 80
1925 SO
Date CIR Amount
Oct l. 1908. Balance. $l75 SO
sep 80 sessed -. 50 90
1925 SO
Oct. /, 1909, Balance. $21 SO
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

"Oh, no. papa"'
cried Margery.
W h o stood on
the steps. Don't
kill the po or
thing. III take
care of 1t some
how"
"But it'll freeze.
dear" said papa,
going back into
the kitchen.
NO; I'll fix 1t
up. I'll make II
som ething TO
wear. Please let
me-" pie a d g d
Margery earnest
ly.
"Well. ! don't
care. child" said
her father, laugh
ing. "Do as you
like and dress 1t
up. ! want a
fat gobbler and
not n five DOllnd
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

ciation.l
"HE way IL began Hannah was
cross that day. For one thing
she had big Thanksgiving
baking to do I'm an old fashioned
house where pies and cakes were made
by the quantity.
Then. while she was out Of the kitch.
en- minute. Margery In frolic with
puss had upset the churn with its load
of cream all over the snow white floor
That made plenty of extra work. but
the growing disaster was to find
when she went to the pantry for the
beans she intended to bake that bot
tie of brandy that she had kept last
summer to battle her ankle. which she
had sprained in falling down the Gel
lar stairs. had been upset.
1t stood far out of the way on the
top shelf. but unfortunately the dish
of beans was directly under 1t. and the
brandy had dripped over them. soak
ing them so thoroughly that it was not
possible TO use them.
But the worst was yet to come. On
finding the beans ruined she simply
emptied them into the pail which stood
at the kitchen door and, washing her
hands. set TO work to knead her big
pan of puffy bread dough.
Now. the kitchen door opened into a
woodshed. and the ash pail, with the
beans on top. was supposed to be safe
enough. but unfortunately on this spe-
cial afternoon the outside door was
ajar.
The beans had not been there long
before the turkeys came around to be
fed. as usual. and one of them. of a
prying disposition, noticed the open
door and. probably remembering the
good things that came out Of the door,
quietly hoped on to the step and walk
ed in.
Nothing to be seen but piles of wood
for the season. now getting severe, anu
--yes--a pail with something in 1t.
All that looks good. I'll try it,"
| thought the curious turkey tho doubt.
She did try it. and not being sensi'
| tive in either taste or smell. she never
stopped trying IL until she had swai-
lowed all the top ones. soaked in bran
dy. ana then turned to go.
The effect was sad.
| Her head whirled around. il Is sup
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

first one side and
then the other
a u d sometimes
saying In Il rehec-
tive way:
"Quit."
AS soon as books
and work were
put a way she was
ready for play.
In fact. she en-
joyed her strange
life very much
and grew fat I'M
der 1t, so that
pretty soon the
boys began to
tease Margery by
suggesting I b a I
her pet was ready
to take her place
on the table.
The only time
she seemed to
ha uncomfortable
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

puSpd. At any
rate. her legs re-
fused To hold her
up. and she fell
to the ground ill.,
sensible.
Half an hour
later Ii Il II u Il b
weutout for more
wood to replen-
ish her fire aud
in the gathering
darkness S [ u M
bled over the tur-
key. still lying
there.
a glance at the
fowl to see that
she was not out
wardly hurt and
another ut the
pail told the
shameful story.
Here's a fine
bit o work - ex-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-26

Financial statement of Middlebury
County drain. Mddlebury County
drain fund.