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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
MUTUALLY beneficial

The proposition of the Northern
Pacific railroad company to give GER
tain title to city streets and hand
some cash donation towards grading
new roadway west of the river as
an extension of 4th street north, in
exchange for the vacation of certain
streets, and alleys now unused, in
Russell's additions west of the river
crossed by the company's tracks, was
brought before the council Monday
and resolution unanimously passed
agreeing to the railroad proposition
on the part of the city. This is
consummation that has long been
desired, and paves the way for con-
tinued improvement on the part Of
the railway company for necessary
expansion of facilities west of the
river. 1t also settles the long disput-
ed question of legal right to the main
road running west from the Main
street bridge, around and south of
the round house. This doubt has
prevented. it is stated, number Of
property owners west of the river
from making certain intended i'm
provements both as to streets and
dwellings. When the final plans are
completed for new wagon road into
the city, west of the river and north
of the tracks, this beneficial PROPOSE
tion for both the railroad company
and the city will be seen more clearly
by all parties concerned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07

Hjorth VS. Pet Hanson; Stutsman
county bank VS. Fred Hansen ct al :;
Hemphill VS. Hemphill; Martha j.
Hemphill VS. NJ. K. Hemphill; An
derberg VS. Clausen.
The following cases we're settled:
Dyuberg VS. Shaberg; D. Baldwin
VS. w. II. Dennison; George Gould VS.
E. R. Stearns; Hoffman VS. Brasch;
Vashrow VS. Strong; Farmers Eleva-
tor Co. VS. A. J. Gorthy; Skroch VS.
Boutsch.
The case of Johnson vs. johnson
was referred to a referee, and in the
case of McElroy VS. Unknown Heirs
of Lydia j. Holinsworth, the defend
ants were in default. OF the jury
cases several were reported ready for
trial and the first case brought for
hearing before jury was that OF A.
M. Anderson VS. G. J. Croonquist per-
sonally and H. W. LaFrantz as con-
stable, Us. Carr and Geo. w. Thorp
being the attorneys in the case.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
n. P. EXTENSIONS

The Chicago Railway Jounal print
ed letters from the heads Of six rail-
way systems in which is shown,
among other things, that only one
of them, the Northern Pacific, con-
templates extensions during the new
year. President Howard Elliot of
the Northern Pacific, answering the
last five questions put by the Rail-
road Journal, said:
'.sWe have plans for new extensions
but don't care to make them public
at the present time"
In answer to other questions, the
officials, agree that the business pros
poets are for healthy normal i'm
provement, that freight rates should
be increased, and that unreasonable
anti.railroad agitation and legisla-
tion should cease.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
G. a. r. AND W. z. c. INSTALLATION

6. A. r. AND W. r. c. INSTALLATION
There was an installation of officers
Of the G. A. r.. and. .W.R.C. Tuesday
pm. at 2:3O at Odd Fellows hall. A
full attendance was present. Supper
will be served at 6 O'Clock sharp for
members of the G. A. r. and their
wives and W. r. G. and their hus-
bands.
The G. A. r. officers are: Com
mander, Chas. Schmidt; Sr. Vice
Commander, J. A. Wright; Jr. Vice
Commander, H. Zacher; Chaplain, E.
L. Calkins; Officer of the Day, G.
W. Kurtz: Surgeon, Chas. Chapman.
The W. R. G. officers are: Presi-
dent, Mrs. May Carnigan; Sr. vice
president, Kate Snyder: Jr: vice
president, Adela Kelley; Chaplain,
LYDIA Kelley; conductor, Rilla Her
bert; guard, Cora Wright; treasurer,
Minnie Bole; Secretary, Amanda
Freese; delegates, Dora Kurtz, Jane
Challoner, Adela Kelley, Eva Carni-
gan, Lydia Wright, Anna Ringuette,
Kate Snyder.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
DISPOSITION OF CASES

The following disposition was made
of cases, on the calender by the dis
trict court, on the call of the calen'
der, Monday:
Leonard VS. Owens, referred to ref
rec.
The following were made court
cases:
Livingston VS. Myers ct al; Fuller
VS. Plankington; Perry and Perry VS.
Anton Fried; Hanson VS. Hanson
Ali VS. Ferman; Osborne VS. Larson
Kate Baldwin VS. Dorman Baldwin;
j. o. Hemmi VS. A. r. Grover;
Steaks VS. Robertson; Kensal Gene
terry Association VS. Holm; Stutsman
County bank VS.. Robert Walker;
Anna Morris vs. M. z. Morris; North
Star Lumber Co. vs. d. L. Kelley ct
al: Morris Davis VS. John McGinnis;
John W. Carr, trustee Of the estate
Of W. o. McCurdy, bankrupt vs. Mar
ion A.. McCurdy; Winona Wagon Co.
VS. w. K. O'Neill.
Several Of these cases are ready for
trial and will come up after the jury
term is completed.
The case Of Brawley vs. D. r. Ran
dali was dismissed. The case of Full
Ter vs. Kane was passed over the
term, as well as that Of McGinn vs
Ed b. Brown, and 81. Isaacson vs.
Sarah Lentz ct al.
The case Of q. p; Taylor vs. ]. w.
and M. @. Dwyer was settled. That
Of Lars Holms VS. Charles A. Fosberg
was placed at the foot Of the calen-.
dar.
The following other cases were
continued: 539 ssG8
G. @. Smith VS. 8. ]. Wells; W. Van
de Erve vs. G.. @. Jackson; Feckler
and Feckler vs. Morris and Morris;
i. ~. Russell VS. Mime Fenske ct al;
John Ackerman, 3 minor, W John
Fisher and Fred Fisher; 7. NJ
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
NOT A'FARM LAsoRER'

The state supreme court has de.
cided in g case appealed from Ran
som county, being an action to fore.
close farm laborers. lien, that wo-
man employed in a family living
upon farm who does ordinary house
work and assists in cooking meals fo1
laborers doing the farm work., is not
s'farm laborer'' within the mean
ing Of Sec. 6277, R. G. 1905, giving a
lien for the wages Of farm laborers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
U. |. BURDlCK
Cavalier Co. Republican Nom.
inee for Speakership Of House
Of Representatives.

Bismarck. N. D., Jan. Sit be-
came evident yesterday that all of
the prominent candidates for the
speakership would have to step aside
for new man in the race and at a
general republican caucus, held last
evening. it was decided to select as
the republican candidate for the
speakership, o. L. Burdick of Mu-
mic, Cavalier county. Mr.. Burdick is
regarded as a mild insurgent, but the
selection comes in the line Of a har-
mony proposition, and is not re-
garded as factional victory for eith-
er side. U.L. Burdick, the nominee
-of the caucus for speaker at the last
session was member from his, the
18th district. He is regarded as fair
man, who will give all interests due
consideration. He was nominated
on the first ballot receiving 48 votes,
McCrea Of Pembina 80 votes and the
formers election was made unani-
NOUS. a committee with Collins Of
Cass, as chairman was appointed to
recommend clerks and employees for
appointment.
The senate organized by the cleo
ton Of J.. B. Sharp of LaMoure chair
man of the judiciary committee.
Simson of Stark is president pro tenn
and Jud LaMoure Is chairman of the
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
CYNOSURES WON
Co. q of Valley City Fell Before
Fast Work of Jamestown
Quintet.

In one of the fastest and hardes1
fought basket ball games played OF
the local gymnasium floor, the Cyno
sure Club of Jamestown defeated
the crack five of Co. G, from Valley
City, Monday night, only two points
separating the teams when time wa:
called. The score as "a to O..
The ,Cynosures won the game il
the first half, taking the lead early
and maintaining it to the finish, al
though the visitors came back strong
in the last half. A return game is tc
be played later at Valley City. Not.
withstanding the cold weather a
large crowd Of enthusiastic basket
ball fans attended the game.
Co. G scored the first point, on a
foul, shortly after both sides had
missed baskets on double foul called
by the referee; then the Cynosures
shot clean field basket, and by clev-
er pass and team work, slowly forged
ahead, until they had 16 points
chalked up to their credit to IL by
Co G. The fast playing of the
Jamestown guards saving many a
point to the home five during this
half.
In the End half Co. G, started out
to overcome the slight lead and win
the game, playing hard, the play at
times resembling 9 foot ball scrim-
mage, but although they closed the
gap slightly, they were unable to pass
the Cynosures. In this period the
visitors made IL points to by
Jamestown. In the game the Cyno-
sures shot 8 field goals and free
throws, while CO. G also scored
field goals, and free throws, besides
being awarded 2 points on referees
decisions.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
COUNTY OFFICERS
Sworn Into Office. Commis.
sioners Organize and Com
mence YEARS. Business.

Three new officers were sworn in
at the court house Monday, Nels Ro-
mer, succeeding H. A. Wasser as
sheriff; Oliver Bennett, who succeeds
Geo. B. Mckenzie; and VIM. Farley,
who succeeds VIM. Derby as commits
sioner from the End district. Regis
trar Bennett has appointed Earl Reid
deputy, and will be assisted by VIM.
Bennett. vice Miss MUTT. Harry
Spanton will be deputy sheriff. Chas.
W. Weber, formerly deputy register
is at present, during the term Of
court. assisting Clerk of Court Geo.
Richmond.
Commissioner Norden of the
Fourth district, who was elected to
serve the people of his district for
the next two years, was also sworn
in, and took his seat as a member of
the new board. The bonds of the
new county officials we're approved.
The county board appointed DR..
DePuy county physician, and desig-
mated the Jamestown Weekly Alert.
the Medina Citizen and the Courte-
nay Gazette the official papers of the
county. The board elected Commits
sioner Geissler chairman of the coun-
ty board. There we're no other
changes in the clerical force in the
county offices, except those above.
Deputy Parkinson in the auditors
Office and Deputy Koth in the treas
urer's Office, remain in the positions
heretofore occupied by them.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
DISTRICT COURT
A Large Number of Cases Dis
: posed Of by Settlement or
Other Procedure.

Judge Edward T. Burke opened
the regular January term of the dis
trict court today. The calendar
showed large number of cases on
docket, all civil cases. A call of the
calendar was had and during the
morning house it was seen that nu-
merous cases would either be contin-
ued or settled which would mater
tally shorten the term as far as the
jury trials we're concerned.
The first case tried at the present
term of the district court was taken
up yesterday afternoon after the call
of the calendar had been made and a
large number of cases disposed Of in
various ways as noted below. After
an extended trial of the case OF An
derson VS. Croonquist, the case went
to the jury this morning which after
few minutes deliberation rendered a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
$86. 1S, the value of certain goods
seized by defendant and claimed by
plaintiff as exempt. Plaintiff was
REPRESENTED by J. S. Carr of Kensal
and c. S. Buck of this city.
L. N. Austin VS. W. W. Austin and
the Maxhimer-Austin Investment
Co. of Fargo, came on this forenoon;
the plaintiff, resident of Pingree,
was represented by John Knauf and
the defendants by Glasford and Lacy
of Fargo. The defendants did not
appear at the trial and a jury was
waived and the evidence was SUBJ
mitted to the court and verdict in
favor of the plaintiff for S2304. inter-
est and principal, for failure of de-
PENDANTS to live up to their written
promise to pay this sum on a land
sale of 1907 to the defendants by the
plaintiff was given.
The present term of the district
court came to an unexpected end
Tuesday as far as the trial by jury OF
cases set for the term was concerned.
After the trial of the first two cases
above mentioned there was no other
case ready and after several ineffec-
tual attempts to get case ready for
hearing the judge in view of the
stormy weather and the fact that
there were no cases ready for trial,
dismissed the entire jury for the
term. By doing so this term has
wound up abruptly and the county is
saved a large expense. 1t was the
shortest jury term in four years, be-
ing practically but two days in dura-
tion. 1t is understood that several
cases, set for a hearing by the judge
as court cases, will be tried before
the term is adjourned. No interests
of clients are prejudiced by the dis
missal of the jury, as several cases
set for trial have been settled.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
Ex-covERMoR FAncHER MARRIED

An announcement has been re-
ceived by friends in this city OF the
wedding, Saturday January End, at
Minneapolis at the home Of the
brides mother, Of ex- Governor Fred
B. Francher, formerly of Jamestown,
and Miss Clema Buck also former
resident Of Jamestown, but who has
resided with her mother in Minneap-
oils for q number Of years. Governor
Fancher and his bride will be at
home to their friends, ::at Sacrament
to-. Cal, after April LIST. It was re-
ported some days ago that ex-Gov-
Iernor Fancher intended taking trip
around the world, which, II correct,
would be his wedding trip.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY

A.E. Dickey- favorite nonsense
rhymes; Motley Rise Of the Dutch
Republic; Field Among the Holy
Hills; Field The Greek Islands and
Turkey after the war; Field On
the desert; Peary Nearest the pole;
Washingt Working with the
hands; Twaine History OF English
literature; Liddell ..snd Scott
Greek, English lexicon; Kingsley
Hypatia; Black Princess Of Thule;
Allen Kentucky 4 Cardinal !; Dumas
Three Musketsers e.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat,

Minneapolis, Jan. 5.-Wheat-May,
$1.092s @1.09k; July, $1.O9%@1.09k.
On track-No l hard, s1.1OA @1.11A;
No. / Northern, s1.O9A @1.1OA; No.
2 Northern, $1.O7A 01.09A; No. 8
Northern, $I.O4A @1.06A.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Wheat-May, ST..
07h; July, 9S5sc; Sept. CSC. Corn
May, 61M@61Ac; July, 61h@61Mc;
Sept, 61ssc. Oats-May, 51Ssc; July,
46@461sc; Sept, 39h@39Ac. Pork
jan, s16.30; May, $16.5711. Butter
-Creameries, 22@32c; dairies, 21k@
Csc. Eggs Poultry-Turkeys,
Ice; chickens, 1211zc; springs, 14c.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Jan. 5-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. hard, s1.1oh; No.
/ Northern, s1.09%; No. 2 Northern,
$1.075s; May, $1.09h; July, s1.O9M.
Flax-To arrive and on track, $1.52;
May, $1.521h.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
HISTORICAL ASSN
New Organization to be Pro.
NOTED in North Dakota.
OF Interest to All.

At the annual meeting of the N.
D. Educational Association an or
ganization of the history teachers
was effected for the general purpose
Of discussing the problems connected
with the teaching of history. A spe-
cial feature of the work which the
new organization is designed to pro-
mote is the compilation and .publica-
tion Of simple biographies, stories of
Indian mythology, and tales of ad-
venture and travel in this and adj
joining regions suitable for supple
mentary reading in the grades, with
the ultimate purpose Of producing a
popular and reliable history of the
state for the use Of our schools.
The name of the organization is
the North Dakota Teachers History
Association.
The active members of this new
organization will be drawn from two
classes: First, those who recognize
the value of close association and the
Importance OF frequent conferences
on the problems connected with the
teaching Of history; second, those
who through their interest in the
general subject of history or from
their acquaintance with the growth
of our state would like to see some
use made of our rich local history in
awakening the interest of our school
children in our own history and
thereby arousing or stimulating in
them state pride and local patriot-
ism.
The organization is an3liated with
the State Historical society and its
members receive an unbound copy Of
the report of this association. Indian
mythology and tales of early settlers.
These are valuable as a basis for
ste.;,, ,ss >: f9sing and supplementary read
iiing in the loves sIrades and from a
historical standpoint in upper grades
and among those out Nde the schools
who are interested in4 reliable his
tory Of our state. The members Of
the N. D. T. H. A. will soon be in
possession of the second volume of
this report.
The committee, of which, DR.. Lib
by of the U. N. d. is the principal
mover, appointed to arrange pro-
grams and push the organization to
completion that its purpose may be
accomplished, invite the teachers and
friends of our schools and this move
ment to cooperate with them in ex-
tending the membership of the asso-
citation and accomplishing its aim.
Ry signing and forwarding the
blank form below together with fifty
cents for dues to the Secretary Treas
urer N. L. lockwood, Enderlin, N. D.,
you will be enrolled as member and
from time to time receive copies of
all reports published.
I hereby request membership in
the North Dakota Teachers History
Associa alton.
Name ..................
Address ............. ............
2UaLe.......
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Jan. 5.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $5.5O@6.5O; fair to good,
$4.5OD5.25; good to choice cows and
heifers, $4.00@5:00; veals, $5.O0@6.25.
Hogs-$5.45@5.75. Sheep-Wethers,
$4.50dD5.35; yearlings, $4.50@4.s5;
spring lambs, $7.OO@7.40.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-01-07
SUPREME COURT CASES

Owing to the business before the
state supreme court all cases that
we're on the calendar scheduled for
the term of court at Grand Forks,
January 1lth, in Bismarck January
10th, have been continued unto
March 1909 term. The undecided
cases pending at present are sufficient
to keep the court occupied until
March at which term the other cases
regularly on the calendar and all mo-
tions, will be taken up.
WANTED-Competent girl for gen.
eral houSaHork. Mrs. ID. s. Moore.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-29
H. A. M MILAN OPENS
CENSUS OFFICES IN ZION

Applicants for positions as census
eIumerators for Utah should send in
their names TO Hugh A. Mcmillan.
census supervisor Tor the state, whose
Office is located at room SOC Dooly
block. Salt Lake, according 10 an
nounccment received here yesterday.
The schedules. or application blanks.
have not arrived yet. owing to delays
at the government printing Office at
Washington, but notices of intention
to make application will be acknowi-
edged by Mr.. McMillan's Office. and
the schedule will be forwarded on
their arrival
According TO information received
Monday from Director Durand at
Washington any person having com
mon school education and of good
habits may readily pass the test for
the position of census cnumcrator.
which will be given February 5. 1910
The test. 1t is stated By Inspector
Durand, Will be reasonable and prac-
teal 1t will consist in filling out
sample schedule of population from
description in narrative form, and
those whose labors will be in the ru-
raj districts will be required to fill
out an additional agricultural SChc-
dulc from information furnished them,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-29
TAFT IN FAVOR
OF RIVER WORK
Recent Speech on Proposed Bond
Issue Msconstrued by
the Public.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 28,-tSpe-
clal HAS President Taft changed
his position with regard to a bond
issue for tho improvement of the riy-
ers, harbors and canals of the United
States? is a question frequently asked
In view OF the speech made by the
President opening the recent conyen-
ton of the National Rivers and HaT'
bors Congress,
While it is generally conceded that
mir. Taft'S speech was pitched in a
lower key than the friends of water-
ways had reason to anticipate, the
President himself is authority for the
statement that he has not changed
his position as to the adyisability OF
Issuing bonds TO improve the nation s
great natural highways
In his remarks to notable gather
ing of gentlemen representing the
Ohio Valley Improvement association
assembled in the east room Of the
White House, on Dec. 2. PTesiden-
Taft sai6
Il observe that there are a num-
Der OF gentlemen who think | cast a
wet blanket over the National RIy-
ers and Harbors Congress by what
| said there l did not intend 10
do so. | only intended to help 1t
along by pointing out the practical
method of accomplishing what you
are here for.
You have enough experience with
congress 10 know that 1t is sui-Gen-
eriS. You have 20 deal with IL as
body different from any other body.
and 1t is different from any other