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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
The rander.haarted Tar.

A seaman in our navy. fresh from
the long battleship cruise, entered a
bank in San Diego. haiiing the teller
boisterously as fellows:
y Hello, matey! 4ow's business?"
Business isn't any too brisk" re.
piled the teller, indulgently, but may
be it'll pick up. What can l do for
your
The jacky produced check for $50,
payable to bearer.
'i:ow will you have it?" asked the
teller.
The genial seaman hesitated a mo-
menL aud then replied:
"Matey, SEEM that business ANT
so good, won't be hard on you. Gin.
me $40 nov. an I'll take the rest at
ten MONTH"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
SALE OF LAND.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That under
authority of an Order of Sale granted by the
Hon. George Van Arnum, Judge Of the Coun-
ty Court of the County of Richland. in the
state of North Dakota, dated the 9th day of
March A. D. 1909, the undersigned. the exc
cutbrs of the last will and testament of James
s. Sterrett late of the city of Erie In the coun-
ty Of Erie and State of Pennsylvania, de.
ceased, will sell at private sale to the highest
bidder, for cash. or One-third cash and bal
ance in two equal payments with per cent
interest subject to confirmation by the Judge
of said County Court, the following describ.
ed land to.wit:
Lots one. two and three of block three of
Woodrutf's addition to the City of Wahp cton
North Dakota. Lots one, two, three. four
aud five of block twenty-five of Rivers addi-
ton to the City of Fargo, North Dakota.
The sale will be made on or after the 10th
dag OF April A. d. 1902
All bids must be in writing, and may be left
at the Office of Ink s. Wallace. Wahpeton
North Dakota, or filed with the Judge 1T said
Cou nty Court. or delivered to the updersiRn
ed personally.
Henry NJ. Riblet and Maurice
& Sterrett. Executors of the
last will of james S. Sterrett
Deceased.
Dated March 18th. a. y 1909 1854
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
The Test Of an Eco.

Some folks who were going on a
picnic got one raw egg mixed up with
the cold boiled ones and did not
know how to detect 1t without break.
ing them ALL He took an egg be.
tween his fingers and his thumb he
twirled it on the table, and it spun
like top. "That egg," said he, has
been boiled" Another was tried with
the same result, and then he found
one that he could not make spin.
THAT" said he, lis the raw egg" And
so the puzzle Was solved.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18

THE FLOUR OF THE FAMILY
should be carefully selected.
1t should be made from the
best grain and ground by the
best mills. =
OUR CHOICE
family flour is about as good as
the world produces. 1t is ad-
apted for general use. It will
make nice light, digest:bile
bread. 1t will make beautiful
cake or delicious rolls. In adj
dition to being good, it is abso.
lutely clean. Perfect sitting
has made it so. We have it by
the sack or barrel, and will be
glad to have you try it. We
are sure you will like it and
buy it again.
NEW STAR ROLLER MILLS
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Supporting the Horse.

The busy man stopped before an Of.
fee building and leaped from his car
riage. At the same moment an am
bilious urchin ran forward and piped:
"Hey. mister, kin I hold yer horse?"
mo. you can't! snapped the busy
man.
wont charge y much." insisted
the urchin.
II don't care about the charge" i'm
patiently responded the man throw
ing a blanket over his bony steed.
my horse will not run away"
Gee, mister, I didn't think he'd run
away"
"No?"
mo. thought he might fall
down."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Goldfield Crop Report.

Young dynamite is shooting through
the ground
Peas and beans are coming on nice.
ly by train.
Asparagus is looking we'll in the
can.
The brewery Grass plot is being
sprayed with ser. The glass is lean
ing at all erales.
Goldea;2 peaches come very high.
The corn should be constantly looked
to. Frequent rubbing with soda will
assist.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
With the Ministries.

TaElbo Say, Mistah Bones, what
am :l'e t. e. most uncertainest things
in &c at:;:.:
BcGcs--.ih dunno, Nlistah Tambo
What ain de three most uncertainest
things ir dc world?
Bones A woman an two other
women.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18

Notice and Citation, Hearing Of
Final Account and Dlstribu-
ton Of Estate.
STATE OF NORTH DAKorA.( ..
County of Richland.
COUNTY COURT.
Before Hon Geo. Van Arnam. Judge.
IN the Ma ter of tho Estate of John s. OF
terson, Deceased.
Michael o. Otterson. Petitioner.
VS.
Otto Johnson. Anna Johnson. Johan X. Otter.
son. Hans H. O.terson. simonctta Otter
son and Michael Ottcrson, Respondents,
The State of North Dakota to the above nam.
ed Respondents:
You. the said respondents are hereby noti-
fed that the tinal account IF the Executor of
the Estate of John Ottcrson late of the CITY
of Luverne in the County Of Rock and State
of Minnesota, deceased. has been rendered to
this Court. thern showing that the estate of
said deceasei is read, foe final settlement
and distribution, and petitionlng that his ac-
count be allowed the residue of said estate,
be distributed to the persons thereunto en-
tiled. this administration closed. and he be
discharged; that Friday. the 3oth day of April
A. d. 1909, at 10 o'clock in the forenoo IN of
that day. at the Court room of this Court. in
the city of Wahpeton county OF RicEland aud
State of North Dakota. has been duly app ,int-
ed by this Court for the settlement thereof
at which time and place any person interested
in said estate may appear and file he excep.
tons. in writing, to said account and petition
and contest the same.
And you, the above named respondents,
and cac1 of you, are hereby cited and requir-
ed tlen and there to be and appear before
this Court, and show cause. IL any YOU have
why said account shall not be allowed. the
residue OF said estate distributed, tn, admin.
istration of said estate closed and said Exc.
cutor discharged.
Dated the 10th day of March A, D. 1909.
By the Court.
tSeaD George Van Arnam
3.1S.4-7 Judge of the County Court.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
To Amuse Baby.

"Oh. john" said Mr,. Popley, you
must raise pair of those long side
whiskers.''
What" exclaimed Popley. "why, I
thought you detested that sort Of"
yes, but a;:. Dudley was here to-
day. He he's :'em. you know, and It
was just too cute to see the way baby
pulled them"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
They Want One Ruler.

A movement Is on foot in Washing.
ton to substitute single executive
head for the three district commits.
sioners who now control the manage.
ment Of municipal affairs in that
city. Like the Israelites of old tho
dissatisfied ones want king to rule
over them, and will not be dissuaded.
They may fare as badly as the Israel.
ties did II the congress shall be pre-
vailed upon to let them try the ex-
pertinent. ....
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Exactly What He Meant.

"Your English will drive me crazy"
roared the city editor. Listen to what
you have written: Miss Sissy Sisson,
the we'll known young musical com.
edy star, had her face slapped last
night" ....
Whats wrong with that?" asked
the reporter
What's wrong with l.? Why. when
you say she had her face slapped you
Imply that it was done at her re-
quest"
Sure. That's what I mean. Her
press agent did it,"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Already Supplied.

A sewing machine agent stopped a
farmer in Rocks county the ether day.
The farmer had just become a bene.
dick.
Let me sell you a fine sewing ma.
chine" started the agent. 1T is tho
best Of its kind in the -"
Hold up, man." answered Newly.
we'd. Il don't need a sewing machine.
! tust married good one. G'lang.
Jerry" And he drove on.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
eakinu Il Gently.

A young artist once persuaded
Whistler to come and view his latest
effort. The two stood before the can.
vas for some moments in silence. FL.
nally the young man asked timidly.
Don't you think, sir, that this paint.
Ing Of mine is--well-er-tolera ,"
Whistler's eyes twinkled danger.
ously.
What is your opinion of tolerable
egg" he asked.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
The Nature of the Work.

''What made Mary go to preserving
all at once?'
II think she saw the fruit and did
1t on an inl:::;',;e."
''She could = there's too much pre-.
meditation about it. Preserving is al.
ways put-up job"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
The Natural Inference.

"Ma, didn't the heathens have god
for cverything?"
Yes, my child"
well, who was the god that ruled
over the kitchens?"
Il don't just remember, but l think
1t was the great god PAN"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
To Clean q snono..

To clean sponge that has becom.
Shiny and unpleasant. soak it In min
Tor several hours. wiring out ana
rinse thoroughly in warm water to
which has been added = teaspoon az
arhelic acid.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
A Little Previous.

A gypsy, upon release from Jail, met
friend.
What were you in for?" asked
the friend.
II found horse.
Found horse? Nonsense! They
wouldn't jug you for finding a horse"
well, but you see found him be.
fore the owner had lost him."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
No Objection,

Mistress am cory to trouble you,
Bridget. but my husband wants to
breakfast tomorrow at $50.
Cook-Oh, it won't be any trouble
at all, mum, II he don't knock nothin'
over whole cookin' 1t an wake me
up.-J.udge.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
AS Vain a. a'-Pioeon,

"As Vain as a'-Piseon.
The peacock is not singular In his
Rehabilitation. Pigeons are so motor.
tous for the same vice that it is. I am
told. Illegal to put booking glass in 4
dovecot. as it wouh attract and RI.
tain the birds hom the neighborhood
pigeon houses.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
He Vested Her to Be Happy.

An individual of the Weary Willie
type was given 10 cents by philan.
thropic lady, who said, as she handed
him the money:
Il am not giving you this because
you begged, but for my own pleasure"
"Oh, ma'am,' replied the tramp,
make it a quarter and thoroughly en-.
Joy YOURSELF
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Fiatterjno the Old Ma

Fiatterine the Old Man.
Father (who has helped his son
with his home work)-What did the
teacher say when you showed him
the sums?
Johnny-He said was getting more
stupid every day.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Hawk and Weasel Fioht

A chicken hawk picked up a weasel
near Spring Grove, Pa, and the two
had fight in midair, the result being
that the hawk was dead when it's body
reached the ground, and the weasel ex.
pired few minutes later.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
She Lowered Her Guard

Her Hus5and-If man steals, no
matter what he is, he will live to re-
greet it.
His Wife-During OUT courtship you
useu % stea. kisses from me.
He: l-,:s .'and-Well, you heard what
/ saiu.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
How Could III

Suppose" Missed the villain, Sup.
pose our plot should leak out?"
That's all right" said his accom-.
Rice, consolingly. 1T can't. Don't
you remember telling me Ave minutes
ago that it had thickened?"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
In Arizona.

eyes," drawled Amber Pete, "that
pert speaker from up the state got up
and said he wanted the floor"
And did he get the hoor?" oueried
the interviewer.
mo. but he got two chairs and part
OF the ceiling fell on him."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Talented Women. Earn;no.

Talented Women's Earnings.
Baroness Cederstrom, as plain Nine.
Patti, has made as much as $500, 900
In single year. though at present. It
is said. she does not trouble to make
more than $4,000. Melba earns $780,
900 when in full work, and Sarah
Bernhardt makes an average of 370..
900.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Acquired Wisdom.

The Man.. wanted 10 get married
when | was twenty-one. but my father
said didn't have sense enough. So
l waited until was thirty.
The Maid--And you married at
thirty?
The Man-Oh, no; at thirty had
too much sense 10 want a wife.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
She Diem, kEox.

It was night.
They're and she-were sitting on
the porch, looking IS the stars.
"You know, Suppose" he whis.
pered. what young mans privilege
10 when he sees shooting starr"
NO." she answered. Il haven't the
slightest idea. There goes one!"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
An Assignment.

How do you feel?' asne,l tho man.
aging editor.
Fit for feht or f?olic," a,%wer-
cd the reporter.
'That's lucky. think You'll ct a
chance al 9th. I want vol T. /, X
after a wedding in The coal rc.;oNs."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
A Base Hit.

Hazel lat her first ball camel
Aren't baseball players a conceited
lot?"
Harry-'In what way?"
Hazel-"Why, that fellow over
there is wearing mask to protect
his complexion from the sum-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Notice to Sidewalk Builders.

Notice is hereby given chat the Tah pcton
City Council will receive bids April 5, 1872,
for the construction OF cement walks curbs
and crossings according to specification OF the
City Ordinance, certified check of 5000 to
accompany each bid. The council reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
WIN. Il. PURDON,
City Auditor.
Notice Of Special Tax Receipts.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18

little Will;e-say. po. vine: :
difference between vi,la"e d
hamlet?
Pain village. my son
is called store anal IN
store is called an EN- ,:,,':;1"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
Fuite E:c,

after all, it p"ys 10 u
Eyes. only"
"Only what?"
"You can't always be G
it pays"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18

Janitor's Ups srd q
These are the days CT
Cool steam piies ~,
We call the jan tor ii,
We loudly cell hin Z
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-18
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTAI
County of Richland,
IN DISTRICT COURT,

AZ "A ~ vi A>OASl'i
County of Richland,
IN DISrRICT COURT,
Fourth Judicial District.
Sigvert Gundersen, Plaintiff
VS..
North rn Pacific Railroad Company. n corpor-
a'ion; Richmond W. Rowland and all other
pcrs ms unknown claiming any estate or in.
terest in or lien or encumbrance upon tho
property described III the complaint.
Defendants
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO TIKI
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint Of the plaintiffs in the above On.
titled action. and to serve u copy of your an
swer thereto on the subscribers at their Of.
fice in tho City of Wahpeton. County of Rich
land and State OF North Dakot a. within ,3o)
days after the service Of this summons upon
you exclusive of the day of such SERVICE and
IN c'se you fail to appear or answer judg-
ment will be rendered against you for the re.
lief demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Wahpeton, North Dakota, this II tn
day Of March. 1909.
o 8. Gunderson and Ink & Wallace,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
P.O. Address, Wahpcton. N. OAK.
TOTHE ABOVE AMED DEFENDANTS:
You will please take notice that the above
entitled action is brought to determine ad-
fersc claims to, and to quiet the title OF the
above named plaintiff. The property affected
Dy such action is described us the Eust-Halt
(El.) Of the Southeast Quarter .>E., OF Sec
tion thirty.ttvc G55), in Township Une-hund-
red thirty.six u3j, Range Forty. nine ta9).
And you are further notified that the com.
plaint in the above entitled otion is flies, in
the Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court
for Kichland County, North Dakota.
q. S. GuNDERsOS and INK Il WALLACE
Bic CIV Attorneys for Plaintiff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-22
GOOD WAY 70 DO BUSINESS.

In ordering soc bottle of DR.. How
ards celebrated specific for the cure OF
constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents,
d. r. Davis Is giving one Of the greatest
trade chances ever offered TO the people
OF Barre
If food does not digest well, If there
Is gas or pain ia the stomach, if the
tongue is coated and the breath bad, II
there Is constipation and straining, Or.
Towards specific viii cure yon II it
does not, you have druggist Davis per
sonal guarantee to return your money.
This remarkable remedy comes in the
form Of tiny granules, and can be car
ried in the vest pocket or purse. Il Is
very popular in New York City, and il
Il not unusual to see someone after A
meal at one Of the large hotels or res
taurants, take dose Of this specific,
knowing that II will prevent the uncom-
Portable feeling which frequently follows
hearty meal.
DR.. Howard's specific gives quick re-
lief and makes permanent cures Of con-
stipation, dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-22

Work Of Brattleboro's Board Of Trade.
At the recent annual meeting OF the
Brattleboro board Of trade, Charles q.
Robbins retired as president, having
served three years, which il the limit
named in the bylaws, and Dennison
Cowles was elected in his place.
George j.. Fox, the secretary, gave a
complete report 81 the work accomplish
Ell ii which he emphasized the fact that
the field of usefulness for the organiza-
ton was not SO much in securing new
industries, as many people seem to think
as in bringing about mutual agreements
and Understandings among the mer-
chants and manufacturers relative to
their business interests.
Mr.. Fox included in his report the
report OF the committee on insurance
and taxation The insurance rates in
Brattleboro are on q basis satisfactory
to the companies and there is no dispo-
sition to increase them. The principal
defect. 1t seems to US, says the commit
tee. in Our present fire department sys-
tenn is the lack Of adequate hydrant
protection Property values in the vi
cinity Of Main street have increased ma
terially during the past twenty years,
with no corresponding increase in hy-
drant protection There are also
grounds for the belief THAT the present
fire department organization il subject
to criticism Your committee are pre-
pared to make suggestions in detail and
believe before another village meeting
this question should be presented TO the
board in ordr that the members may
Be fully informed as to existing condi-
tions and their cooperation enlisted
with a view to remedying the same
Secretary Cole Of the Schenectady
board OF trade was present and spoke
al length Of the work Of that board.
Mr.. Cole has been in Brattleboro in an
effort to induce the Hooker, Corser &
Mitchell company to establish branch
factory in Schenectady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-22
NorthaeId,s License AppIicants.

The time for applications for liquor
licenses in Mortified expired Friday
night. When the final returns were in,
license commissioners Winch, Dilling'
ham and Powers found they had % APP
plications for the three leases OF H.
censes. eight for first class, IL for sec.
ond elias and three for third class, several
asking for licenses In more than one
class and one filing applications for diff.
ferent locations in the first and second
classes, there being 10 individuals for
% license applications This probably
does not mean that anyone excerpts q
license for more than one class but that
they hope to get one Of some class The
names Of applicants and locations in
which they wish to do business are as
follows;
First class: Elmer Bliss, Steele House,
corner Of Wall and Water streets; Dom
enic Falzarano. Broggi House, corner o.
Wall and Water streets; Charles Il.
Mcnamara, VanOrman shop, East street,
Charles K. Mcnamara, Wall'street; Pat
riea G. Starr, Kennedy house, corner
Sanderson, Northfeld House, Main
street; william Gifin, Steele house, cor
ner Wall and Water streets; Jermiah
G. Donahue block, Central street
Second class: Willard p. Springer
Van0rman shop, East street; Ferdin-
and J. Houston. VanOrman shop, East
street; Nathaniel A. Wheeler, LeClair
house, Water street, William r, Gift
I'm, Steele house corner Of Wall and Wa.
ter streets. +. A. Sanderson, Mortified
house Main street; Patrick G. Starr,
Kennedy house. corner Wall and Water
streets; Charles f. Mcnamara, VanOr-
man shop, East street; Charles f. Nc
Namara, Wall street; Elmer +. Bliss,
Steele place, corner Wall and Water
streets; Louis Pochetti, Spring house,
Western Ave; Louis Pochetti, Kennedy
place. corner Wall and Water Streets
John r. Plunkett, LeClair house, Wa
ter street.
Third class: Albert X. French, Don
ahne pool room, Wall street; Dominic
Falzarano. No. % Water street; Louis
Pochetti, No. !, Water street.