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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25
LEFT FAT; BACK SLENDER.
By "FOOTLlGHTS."

Clan and his overweight chorus
from the "AerophnIe" company have
returned to New York in what may
be described as greatly reduced cir
cumstances. Not as to finances. let
It be said. nor yet In numbers, glory
be, bnt in avoirdupois-tnat Is to say.
gross flesh. The entire galaxy has
lost ont in this respect, much to is
advantage.
1t seems the people out west viii.
support slim ballcr,nos, and no othe-.
and our famous balloon chorus" car
rled, so to speak, no weight with them.
Tehy treated that prize collection of
fat New York beauties with IN unpre-
cedentel GOODNESS. Consequently,
Ghu faced tho problem Of reducing
the entire front and rear rows at ones
Or shipping them back-"excess' bag,
gage. It was terrific Job, as all who
saw the "Aeroplane" before It left
This tolerant town will admit, but our
ingenious townsman tackled 1t and
succeedl;d-ibrole all records, in fact.
And thereby hangs tale worthy Of
any fat lady'S attention,
Glau didn't rchearse his flock into
shape, nor starve them into line, nor
yet worry them, verbally, into shad-
ows. He paid salaries regularly and
let them cat and drink as they listed.
He simply hung UP a new rule in the
dressing-rooms to the effect that every
lady legs than five foot seven who
weighed in excess Of $50 pounds must
take n ttaspoonful after each meal
and after bedtime Tor about where her
bedtime ought to be). Of the follow
ing: One-half ounce Marmola. Y
ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromat-
ic. and @h ounces Peppermint Wa.
ter. Is,
They did 1t and In month averaged
a loss OF a pound a day apiece. "That's
a dandy receipt" says Glau. Simple,
pleasant, harmless and a worker from
the word go Wish could get a rail-
road rate reducer half as good.'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25
FIRST COURT SATURDAY.

fUnfon Associated Press.)
LONDON. Feb. 25.-Klng Edward
I'D Qr-en Alexandra will give the
first court OF the season on Saturday.
when several Americans will be pre-.
scented. Among them will be the
Countess of Granard, formerly Miss
Mills. OF New York, and Mrs. Arthn"
Orr, wife Of the third secretary OF the
American embassy. 1t Is stated that
Darius o. Mills, the grandfather OF
the Countess OF Granard, will present
her with q magnificent mansion IN
London as n wedding gift, but tae
choice has not yet been made. g&
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25
cATAWBA NEWS.

Miss Frances Radcliffe was the
guest OF Miss Lucy Harris near Royal
Chapel Friday.
Miss Sinda Prickett spent the lat
ter part OF the week with her parents
at Viola.
Miss Ala Harden was visiting rela,
tfyes at Montana Sunday.
Miss Bertha Morgan, Of 'Forksburg,
was the guest Of Miss Ruth Starn 4
few days recently.
Miss Blanche Malone. of Oyeklska,
was the guest Of Miss Cora Haun n
few days this week.
Mrs. Mary Harris was the guest Of
|iner sister, Mrs. Dick Hayhurst, near
Royal Chapel. Monday. IT,
Clifford Radcliffe has returned from
q business trip to Hampshire county.
Misses Winnie Somers and Dena
Clevenger, OF Viola, were the guests
Of friends hero Sunday.
Miss Fannie Harris, Of Viola, ana
Mr.. Otis Murphy, Of Murray. were
guests Of Misses Frances and Della
Radcliffe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck Somers were Sat,
|urtluy visitors in Fa!rmont.
Lloyd Bissett, OF Murray, was call.
Ing on viii Klsner one day recently.
Smith Harris, OF Fairmont, was q
Sunday visitor here.
Werner Woodenear, Of Fairmont
was the guest Of Miss Edna JollIffe
Sunday.
Miss lisa Anvil was the guest OF
Miss Lncy Harris. near Royal Chapel.
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Somers were
also guests Of friends near the Chapel
several days last week.
Mrs. ]. r. Joll!ffe and daughter.
Miss Clara, were pleasant callers on
relatives at Hopewell last week.
Fred Malone was home ovsr Sun
day from Pennsylvania. 80
Miss Eta Somers was calling on
Mrs. Mary Holmes one day recently.
Charles Frederick and H. p. starn
were recent business visitors IN Fair
mont.
|. /. SHIRLEY.
Cuhucrfha for fha Vast VIrpininY1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25
liiT1e Gsllat
nc Chatter
that does not blunt the needle, comes
in several sizes and, best Of all, IS
cheap enough for every sewer to own.
{Dm'ts For a Dinner.

IF :
Don't mix sets. Guests should have
congenlal interests. 81
Don't put the two brightest people
together. "
Don't put a man next to his wife.
or on the same side Of the table.
Don't have nervous maids. t5
Don't fail to be ready and in the
drawing room ave minutes before the
time. Il
Don't contlde any Of your nervous
antlcipations to your husband. n
Don't fall to overlook the table In
detail before guests arrive. "A
Count the. fiat silver OF each plate.
Don't allow conversation to be en-.
tirely between couples. Make It gem
eral at times. I. h
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d.
Incldentals, which include ,.iandker,
chiefs, bells, collars, gloves, necktles,
and so on, will round out your list to
an evsn fifty dollars.
For the suit, which is perhaps the
most important garment on this list
Scotch tweed or good serge is to be
recommended, as each years well and
does not spot easily. The hat should
match the predomlnating color In the
suit. You will probably nave some
Of these clothes on aiandsthat YOU can
use, but earnestly advise you not
to take a lot OF hali-worn clothes to
the city. MS they will be in the way.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25
NOTICE OF JUDICIARY SALE OF
LAND. y ~ Uei

Pursuant to n decree Of the Circuit
Court OF Wetzel county, West V!r.
ginia, made and entered on thet 23d
day Of July, 1908, In chaucery Of Lew
is W. Lantz, administrator OF estate
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-25

evidenced by notes Of purchaser with
good security: title retained till paid;
or all cash ut option OF buyer.
THOS. Fl. CORNETT,
Special Commissioner.
I, the undersigned clerk Of said Cir
cult Court, certify that said Special
Commissioner mas given bond with Sc.
curity approved by me as sufficient,
and in penalty provided by said de-
cree. +
Given under by hand this the Esd
day Of February, 1909.
W. J, PosTLETHW'AlT.
2-15-4 wks. Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
Deputies and Clerks
Terms and Salaries
Named
Washburn. N. Oak. May 8. 'O9
Board of County Commits

Washburn. N. Oak, May 8. 'O9
Board of County Commits
sioners met pursuant to adjourn
ment, all members present.
On motion F. b. Speoht was
appointed road overseer for
district No. 20, l45 SO & "a in
place of 81. Grochow who failed
to qualify.
On motion John Klein was ,ap-
pointed road overseer for district
No. 25-146-8O in place of w. s.
Bryson who failed to qualify.
On motion A. Stengel was ap-
pointed road overseer for district
No. 28-l46-S4 j. w. Wagner fail
ing to qualify.
On Motion Knute Leckrem was
appointed road overseer for dist
riot No. 13-148-79 Ole o. Lockrem
falhng to qualify.
Monthly report ofG. Olgeirson
was on motion accepted and or
dered filed.
On motion all seed grain ap-
plications were ordered filed.
Application of Paul Grosemann
for abatement of 1908 taxes on s.
w. ! of n w ! Lot 4, Sec. 2-150-
ID was on motion granted.
On motion Board adjourned to
meet May 18th. 1909 at 9 o'clock a.
m.
Washburn, N. D., May 4, 'O9.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment all members present.
On motion Board adjourned to
inspect new Office building and to
view roads, and to meet at 2
o'clock p. m.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Turtle Lake Wave

Ted Lierboe and Loui Torger-
son took a drive out from town
Sunday north of Mercer. They re-
port the crops are nearly all in and
in splendid condition.
George Barnum of Underwood
was visitor in town over Sunday.
Mr.. Barnam has Just lately ac-
cepted position in the First
State Bank of Underwood. He
was formerly imployed at Kensal.
D. M. Macdonald after spend
ing month with his family here
returned Tuesday morning to st.
Paul. He intends to open springs
work with two large jobs in sight,
one is to build an insane asylum
in Wisconsin and the other to
build a large modern up-to-date
building in Duluth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
MCLEAN COUNTY
NEWS REPRINT
Booze Disposed of in
Short Order at Garri-
son Last Tuesday
Garrison Times.

A carload of beer intended for
u. F. Sweet, shipped by the
Schmit Brewing company of St.
Paul was seized here Friday by
deputy Sheriff Olson, aud is now
stored in the North Star Lumber
company's shed. A hearing will
be given the parties concerned
before Judge Landenbeck in a
few days, when DISPOSAL will be
made of same. The officers are
now after D. F. Sweet, but have
not been able to apprehend him
at this writing.
Garrison is getting to De quite
an automobile center, with the
machines that are already here
and those that are ordered there
will be some sixteen or seventeen
machines in town.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Dogden News.

Tuesday night, to Mr..
and Mrs. John Merbach-twins.
Mother and children are doing
nicely, and John is setting up the
cigars.
Alfred Frantzvog had one of his
feet badly lacerated by getting it
caught in the gear of a traction
engine Tuesday. DR.. Coffin was
called to attend to his wounds and
he is reported to be getting along
fine at present.
Tuesday afternoon about 3
o'clock fire was discovered in the
old ice house, but was put out be-
fore any damage was done. Lat
or in the day another fire was.
found in the same building and
was put ont before it made any
headway.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
A Change Needed.

A change Of time is expected to
go into effect soon on the 500 line.
Concerning it rumors are aaoat to
the effect that passenger service
will be established between Bis
marck and Washburn, the train
arriving there late in the afternoon,
being in fact q continuation of the
passenger train from Hankinson to
Bismarck. At Washburn the train
will pick up the brown cars and
continue north. But the switch
ing at both Washburn and Wilton
will be done by a local freight,
which will in effect amount to q
passenger service between this
point and the capitol city. Ac-.
cording to the rumored schedule
the south bound train will 60 thru
here in the forenoon, which will
give the traveller a chance to tran,
sact business in Bismarck and got
back the same day. But the whole
thing may be . pipe dream. On
|derwood Miner.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
LANDS
Tie Wiliston Potato Crop a Good One
Where Water Was Turned on a
Couple Of Times

through the field about every fifty
feet to carry the water for food.
ing the land. July 8, about one.
half ar acre was flooded thorough.
ly. No more water was furnished
until July 8, when the balance OF
the field was watered. The por-
ton flooded July 3rd was again
watered. When the wheat was ir-
rigated at first, it showed signs OF
the drouth, but that portion water.
ed soon recuperated. By July 9.
when the balance of the field was
flooded, the wheat was badly dam.
aged and even though thoroughly
watered, it never fully recovered
Photographs taken when the
fields were harvested show the diff.
ference clearly. See plates four
and five. Both strips of wheat
were sown on the same day and on
the same kind of ground. Anoth.
er small strip of the same field
that could not be irrigated. for an
unavoidable reason, was practi-
cally worthless when harvested,
as it was completely sun-scorched.
This then, is a comparison of ap-
plying at the proper time, apply
ing it too late, and not applying it
at all. 1t was impossible to separ-
ate them accurately on account of
irregularity, so the whole field was
harvested and threshed together.
It yielded 17.5 bushels per acre.
One-half acre of potatoes that
was irrigated thoroughly twice,
yielded 90 bushels per acre. An
other half acre of potatoes, planted
the same day with similar seed
and ON the same kind of ground,
but not irrigated, only yielded 54.4
bushels per acre. Two and one
half acres of another variety of
potatoes. irrigated twice, yielded
1854 bushels per acre. All the
yields were low, but the contrast
between the yield of the irrigated
and non-irrigated is evidence of
what irrigation can accomplish.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Oil Stock Scars.
The Great Northern Oi

The Great Northern Oil, Gas
and Pipe Line company raised
their stock fir IN sixty-fve to
seventy-fve cents on May 10th
which was good news to those who
had plenty Of stock on hand. Ryder
citizens have already purchased
SIS, 600 worth Of stock and several
thousand dollars worth has been
sold to outsiders.
Work is progressing slowly in
the piping, but when all is ready
and in good working order about
thirty five feet will be drilled each
day.
The outcome Of this drilling
will be watched by many and when
a thorough test has been made the
stocks may soar again.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Want 70 0pen Reservation.

There is considerable talk of
having the: Fort Berthold Indian
reservation opened. The Ryder
people have taken an interest in
the important question Of how it
is to be done and have written to
Senator McC Cnmber. The whole
thing depends upon when the In
dians want it opened. The prop
erty is owned by them and it is
left to them whether they
want to dispose Of . township or
not. sss 3ai
The selling Of some Of that land
would increase the value Of what
they will continue TO hold on &C.
count of the settlements made %
near.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Commits Suicide.

Nels Peterson, uncle of A. P
Peterson, who lives on the Hop.
kins farm, near Johns Lake, com.
mitted suicide Tuesday morning
by hanging himself to a joist in
the barn.
He was about 68 years Of age.
and had lived a bachelor all bis
life. He came here in May, 1903,
and made his home with his
nephew, A. P. Peterson. Neigh
bors all say that he was we'll cared
for and that his domestic relations
were pleasant. He had been in
very poor health for some time,
and not believing in consulting a
physician, the condition of his
body at the inquest consequently
showed a bad state of health. He
was of a melancholy nature, and is
believed to have taken his own
life in a fit of dependency.
Coroner Hsmbleton heldsan in
quest over the remains and i'm
paneled Henry Stradinger, r. 81.
johnson and f. j. Callahan as q
jury to investigate the cause Of
death.
After investigating and hearing
witnesses, the jury rendered the
following verdict: 'After . care
full examination Of the witnesses.
and q full investigation Of the facts
in the case, we, the jury in the
above entitled matter, find that
the said Nels Peterson came to hie
death BY suicide, he having plan.
ned his self destruction by hang.
ling himself to . rope suspended
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14

The report of the first years ex-
pertinent at the sub-experiment
station at Williston has been pub
lished by the state agricultural col
lege. The principal interest at
taches to the experiment with
irrigated land, but these were un-
satisfactory, owing to the fact that
circumstances prevented flooding
at the proper time. Enough was
demonstrated, however, to prove
the value of the irrigation project.
The report says in part:
"It was not intended that more
land should be irrigated this yea7
than could be thoroughly pre-
pared. But on Jnne 3Oth, the res
ident director advised that all the
land should. be irrigated as far as
possible means could be provided.
The land not leveled was very
rough. Old dead burrows and back
furrows were numerous from pre-
vious years plcwing, small sloughs
and natural ridges through the
land were plentiful. Irrigating
such land satisfactorily or giving
it a complete watering was impos-
sible. The spots that could not
be watered ripened nearly two
weeks earlier than that irrigated.
Shoots sucked out from the main
stem after irrigation and were en-
tirely green when the balance of
the grain was ready to harvest On
account of trying to irrigate all the
grain, no comparisons could be
made with irrigated and non-irri-
gated fields. The matter of abso-
lutte data for comparison consti-
tutes one of the most essential ell
ements of an experiment station.
Due to general mishaps in supply
ing water, it took from July 3. to
July %, inclusive, at intervals, to
irrigate once, as much of the fifty
six acres as could be irrigated.
"A three-acre tract of wheat was
leveled and small laterals plowed
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Kicking On 500 Changes.

There are a number of changes
to be made on the 500 line about
the first Of June and Ryder does
not seem to favor the kind of
change they will perhaps have.
The News has the following to say:
1T is reported that after June lst
this line is to be treated in rather
miscellaneous way by the 500
people who propose to give us but
three mails week; they will run
through to Drake One day and back
to Plaza the next day. This ar
rangement is not likely to cause
very general enthusiasm on the
part of the people living on the
branch. If this schedule is fol-
lowed out by the 500 it will prob
ably result in Ryder, Plaza and
many other towns on the line re-
verting to the stage route of a few
years ago. Much better service
could be had with a stage line than
that which the 500 is now giving
us and it is almost incredible to
think they would contemplate Civ
ing us anything worse than we al
ready have. Whether a protest
sent in from the whole line would
cause any change, we do not know;
but we submit that something
ought to be done pretty quick"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Base Bali Notes.

Washburn vs. Bismarck Sunday
Help the boys out by attending
the ball game next Sunday.
A hundred tickets were sold al
Bismarck up to last night for the
special to Washburn.
Enough tickets have been sold
at Underwood to give them a spec.
ial to Washburn next Sunday.
Washburn has some new players
this summer and a number of good
games will be pulled off during
the season.
The manager of the local team
is having score cards printed
which will be sold cheap on the
ball grounds.
The River Rats played the
Deapolis team last Sunday and
lost by a score of 8 to 10. The
River Rats are good players but
were out of practice.
There will no doubt be bunch
of rooters with the players from
Bismarck, but Washburn also has
a number of base ball enthusiasts
who will cheer the local team on
to victory.
The grand stand has been en-
larged and with the high board
fence the boys intend coming out
even at the end of the season.
Admission will be twenty-five
cents. Knot holes s.. per for
the season, if only one eye is used
at a time.
Next Sunday afternoon the first
real ball game of the season will
be played. The local team will
play the Bismarckers who will
come from that city Sunday morn
ing on the special. The Wash
burn nine has not put in many
hours Of practice this season but
will be in the game from start to
finish on Sunday.
A fast game Of ball was played
last Sunday at Turtle Lake be-
tween that team and the Met Clusky
nine. Both teams showed lack of
practice but this will be overcome
before the game here on Decorat-
ion Day. Turtle Lake has lost
some of its best players but is not
discouraged and will have some
good games this season. Messrs
Yackey, Hall and Wahl helped the
Turtle Lake boys win their score
Of 8 to the McC Clusky 4 on Sun-
day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14

from joist in certain frame barn
located on Sec. l5-l45-77."
The deceased leaves two BROTH
ers residing at Bowbells, n. D.,
and a sister at Plano, Ill.-Mc-
Clusky Gazette.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14

On motion Board adJourned to
meet at . o'clock a. m. May 5th.
1909.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
May 5th. 1909.

Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment all members present.
Official bond of H. G. Olson
Supt. of school was on motion Ac-
cepted after having been approved
by States Attorney as to form.
Moved seconded and carried the
following resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, it is necessary for the
prompt and accurate dispatch of
business in the offices of the Coun-
ty Auditor, the County Treasurer,
the County Register of Deeds and
the county Clerk of Court, that
deputies and clerks be employed
therein.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the county auditor be and
is authorized and empowered to
employ deputy in his Office
during the whole of the year and
the said auditor be authorized and
empowered to employ and appoint
one clerk for such time as may be
necessary.
That the salary of such deputy
to be employed is hereby fixed and
allowed at $4,000 per month, and
that the salary Of said clerk to be
employed is hereby fixed and al
lowed at $65 90 per month during
the term of his employment.
That the County Treasurer be
and is hereby authorized. to ap-
point and employ a deputy in hia
Office for the year 1909 that the
salary Of the said deputy to be
employed in the said office is
hereby fixed and allowed at $4,000
per month and that the said
County Treasurer is hereby en-
powered to employ and appoint
one clerk for such time as may be
necessary and that the salary of
said clerk is hereby fixed and al.
lowed at $65. 90 per month.
That the Register of Deeds be
and is hereby authorized and
empowered to appoint and employ
q deputy in his Office during the
year 1909 and that the Register
of Deeds be empowered and
authorized to appoint and employ
five clerks for such time as may
be necessary.
Salary Of such deputy to be
employed in said Office is hereby
fixed and allowed at $4,000 per
month during the time OF said
employment and that the salary
Of the chief clerk be and is hereby
fixed and allowed at $500 per
month and that the salary Of
other clerks is hereby fixed and
allowed at 5000 per month dur.
ing the time Of such employ ment.
That the Clerk Of Court be and
is hereby authorized to appoint
and employ deputy in his Of
fee for q term Of eight months,
that the salary Of the said deputy
to be emplowed il said Office is
Continued On last page.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14

Ax4oAi XIAVO4 RAAoOs ,.a.9f..t
notices ............ l 63
s. j.. Dahl, clerk Treas
Office ................ is O
Bill of E. d. Bone for
road work was not allowed
Henry Currier, ,depty clerk
of courts 20 90
w. A. Lantz, livery. 8 90
w. F. Seltz, refund filing
fee 1905 ............: % 90
Joseph Mann, office rent
March & April. r.. so 90
st. Alexius Hospital, care
of j. Shanko. SO O0|
Alma Brummond, clerk
r. of deeds s............. so O0|
Anna Peterson, clerk r.
Of deeds so 90
Blanche Thompson, clerk
r. of deeds. ....... so OO|
Bessie Benn, clerk r. of
deeds. Observation-Disclosures. 5U UU|
H. S. Westmiller, deputy
R. of deeds. 80 so
A. s. Reitan, clerk r. of
deeds. so sol
On motion Board adjourned to
meet at 9 o'clock a. m. May 5th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-05-14
Evening Session.

Evening Session.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment all members present.
On motion Ed. Tombs was ap-
pointed road overseer for district
No. 7-l49.83 James Reed failing
toqualify.
Application Of Johannes Koenig
for cancellation Of personal taxes
for 1905 was on motion granted
on account Of erroneous assessment.
On motion application Of Martin
p. Nappin was laid aside for the
reason that the applications con-
tanned no information to enable
the board to act upon.
On motion application Of Gill
bert Arvidson for abatement Of
1908 taxes 4 was on motion not
granted.
On motion the following bills
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn in payment of same,
Emit Anderson deputy
\ y treasurer Y. =. 100 4N 4N
4 G ~ y Fr " -.