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The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
SELLS At SO PER ACRE
LAND 80 MILES SOUTH

Gilbert S. Cryne. proprietor of Cryne'
agency of Gladstone. closed a deal the
past week for the sale of section of
land six miles south of New England
at $40 per acre. Matt Thiel of Coopers-
town is the purchaser. and being North
Dakotan is able to appreciate the value
of the land that is being offered for sale
in this part of the state.
In speaking of the sale, Mr.. Cryne
said that this tract was classed among
the hest unimproved sections of land in
the western part of the state, and the
fact that it was within six miles of
New England, the new Milwaukee
terminal of the Cannon Ball branch Of
the Puget Sound line. made it attractive
and worth fully S. per acre more than
it was before the railroad became an
assured fact. Mr.. Cryne says, too.
that he always likes to get a North
Dakota buyer-a farmer from east
of the Missouri river-for he almost in
variably appreciates the values offered
him. Some of the would-be buyers from
the eastern states come out here with
the idea that they should get some $40
per acre land at 81 or SIS per acre and
they are both Disappointed and disppoinl-
ing.
Cryne's agency uses Rambler auto and
has been making several nice land
sales this fall.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18

-
The above is the annual appropria-
ton for the city of Dickinson for the
fiscal year commencing September !,
1909. 1t is about twice the amount Of
the appropriation of last year. but even
at that this it is not an excessive sum
and is about what the council should have
done in 1908.
When the council was in session last
week it looked as though there would
be serious trouble in keeping within
the debt limit. but when the aldermen
got right down to figures they found that
they were all right and that $24. 060
was all the money that the city would
be likely to need the next year.
However, the council resolved to make
some changes which will help greatly
in the future. Assistant Attorney Bur-
geson was instructed to prepare an or
dinance at once which will do away
with the city furnishing free meters
and water connections to users of water.
Those who take water in the future will
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
BRANCH RAILROADS.
on \. P. AND milwaukee

The Milwaukee graders are workins
near New England and it Is said that
crews are scattered all along the line
from the Cannon Ball river terminus
east to Mott, Indicating that the COM
pany intends to get its branch line
ready for iron as quickly as possibly,
at the latest, at an early date the COM
ing spring. =, .s-*
The spirited bidding this week at the
u. S. land Office in Dickinson on an
isolated tract a few miles southwest of
Horswill was thoudht by some to be on
account of townsite prospects. How
ever, the best advice obtainable brings
the Milwaukee station much nearer the
present town.
Word also comes from Mandan that
the following townsites have been
plated along the Missouri river branch
Of the Northern Pacific which is to pass
through Mckenzie county. Harmon, ten
miles distant from Mandan: LANCER,
distant ~ miles and Fort Clark, Al
miles. The last named town is plated
on the site of the famous old fort where
the Lewis and Clark expedition spent
the winter on their exploration journey
to. the Northwest. At one time a
VILLAGE of 3, 600 Indians marked the SPOT.
The N. P. line south. it is understood,
will not be ironed this fall, but it is
probable that some steel will be laid
on the grade north. The company is
constructing a standard line south and
getting q very fine grade all the way.
From Mott west. and particularly in
the locality Of New England. it is not
definitely known just where the route
will be. It is said that much depends
upon the pass that can be secured
through the Bad Lands as
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
CONVENTION SESSIONS
were INTERESTING

The Sunday school convention held in
this city on Sunday and Monday was
we'll attended and the program pub
lished in last weeks PRESS was, in the
main. carried out. Owing doubtless to
the busy season, and the bad weather
ON Sunday, the attendance from the
country districts was not as large as
had been hoped for.
The first meeting Sunday afternoon
was fairly we'll attended and was
devoted to the exercises outlined on the
program and to getting the convention
we'll under way.
The meeting Sunday evening was the
most largely attended and was very en-
joyable. The program was fully car
ried out, the singing by the united
choirs being especially fine. A thought
full and entertaining address was de-
livered by Rev. John Orchard which
was Greatly appreciated by the congre-
cation.
: At the business meeting on Monday
the OmcerS were elected ana committees
appointed for the ensuing year as fol-
lows:
President. Wilson Eyer, vice presi-
dent, John Little of Gladstone; secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. E. A. Lilli-
bridge. Executive committee, Frank
Reed. chairman F. E. McCurdy, Rich
ardton and J. E. Dyer Belheld. Super
intendent primary department, Mrs.
John Courtney, Taylor; superintendent
home department, Mrs. W. T. Nickel !:
superint endent teacher 8 training depart
ment, P. S. Berg superintendent tenn
perance department, Donald D. Mars.
The place of meeting for next year
will be decided by the executive COM
mittee.
The contribution for Sunday school
purposes amounted to about SIS.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
new TOWN OF Zenith
PLATED THIS Week

City Engineer W. R. Veigel has just
finished plating eight blocks for the
town of Zenith, five miles this side OF
Belfeld. The Sheppard Elevator Co.
have already nearly completed an ele-
vator at this point and it is said that a
store lis soon to be erected. The Zenith
Coal Co. and others have contributed
the necessary funds for bridging Heart
river here so that the farmers can ret
in with their wheat.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
SURPRISED s
Old PIONEER
Former New England Resident
Hears of Big Townsite Sale. Did
Not Think Enough of Country
to Pay His Land Office Dues.

While visiting in Washington. E. E.
Cook called on w. j. Kirby al his home
in Hillman and told him about the
phenominal development at New Eng
land. which was great surprise to the
old gentleman who was one of the
pioneers in the Cannon Ball country.
During the early summer of 1887 MIR.
Kirby and family came out from Ver-
mont and settled at New Eneand taking
the 100 acres recently homesteaded by
Asa Gardner and now part of the Mil
waukee Land Co. holdings on the Can
non Ball river. Mr.. Kirby was car
penter and worked with Charles Sweet,
his son-in-law. Charles Pond and E. E.
Cheney. in erecting the colony build
ings. including the Capt. Perry hotel
(now the Mckenzie hoteD the Col.
Dodge cottage. the Rainy Butte Sentinel
Office (now part of the Gardner house)
and the Union CONGREGATIONAL church,
(burned some years since.) After the
summer of 1888 there was no work to be
had in the line of carpentering and
Mr.. Kirby turned his attention to cattle
and sheep raising. He raised some es-
pecially fine cattle and just as he SEEM
ed to have good start he decided to
sell out and 20 west. He had resided
long enough on the land to make the
fve-year proof but he did not think it
was worth the landoffice fees and aband-
oned it.
: 1t will be remembered that C. C.
Mead recently realized $40, 900 for his
townsite quarter and only last week the
Milwaukee Land Co. had lot auction
at New England which totaled SIT, 347
OH the sale of IS business and residence
lots.
Mr.. Kirby recently sold his home at
Hillman for ST, 800 and will erect new
house for himself and family on
nearby lot His two daughters, Mrs.
Geo. Muzzy and Mrs. j. F. Gaunt and
their families live at or near Hillman.
Mr.. Muzzy. it will be remembered by
oldtimers, was one of the two men liv-
ing in Hcttinger county at the time the
New England colony landed on the
Cannon Ball on April ~. 1887. He was
a hunter and freighte, living four milas
up the river. 1t was at his dueout that Capt
H. N. Bruce. Fred Spaldine, H.J. Sutton
and M. L. Ayers with Capt. j. G. Saunders,
landed at 9 O'Clock in the evening of
April ~. 1887, after a long. hard days
drive from Dickinson. This company
proceeded the following day 10 stake
out New England. what is now the Mead
addition and the Mckenzie towusite.
Justice A. P. Folsom was another
early settler who did not appreciate the
value of Hettinger county land. At one
time he had the Mckenzie homestead
and had resided on the land long enough
to make final proof. but did not
think it worth while.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
FOR DICKINSON $24,O6O

Council Amount Needed For Fiscal Year Beginning Sept
Property Owners Will Pay for Their Own Meters
and Water Connections, Thereby Saving Large Expenseto
s .. City-Sdewalks Ordered for Library.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18
T {: !.
State
ToDecember7, When Stark County
Grind Will Commence. Vetter-
lein Goes to Pen. Jail Empty.
Motion in Prohibition Cases.

I. The September term Of Stark county
court came to an end this week. in
fact it was practically finished on
Wednesday. There were various rea-
sons for this Judge Crawford wanted
to empty the jail and when the state
moved the dismissal Of the burglary
charge against the two men charged
with the Killer store theft, for, want Of
sufficient evidence and August Vetter-
lein plead guilty to forgery, this much
had been. accomplished. In the next
place it was impossible to get judge
in to try the prohibition cases before
the goth. In the Dan Russell case an
affidavit of prejudice had been filed by
the defense at Medora thus making it
impossible to take up this important
criminal case. so Judge Cfaw ford came
to the conclusion that it would be best
TO excuse the jurymen. a great majority
of whom are exceedingly busy at this
season of the year with crops.
For one reason or another very few
of the civil cases were in shape for
trial. A number had already been dis
posed of in chambers and otherwise.
There was biz tilt in motions in
connection with the prohibition cases.
The final outcome was that most of the
cases were put over the. term by stipu-
lation. some being marked in the docket
as in the hands Of Judge Burr, this last
applying merely to the remaining con-
tempt cases. In the Joseph Bleth case.
a bond was given to abate nuisance.
McFar]ane & Murtha, w. F. Burnett, L.
A. Simpson and H. c. Berry were
attorneys of record for defense in these
case F. C. Heffron for the state.
The civil action in the J. H. Loving
case was dismissed, while the Hummel
VS. Hummel action was settled outside
of court T. N. Hartung's case against
the NJ p. Rye o., WAS dismissed.
\ The next regular term of court will
convene on December 7. at which time
Judge Crawford will have the entire
month, if need be. for Stark county.
He will also have "a judge. to try the
cases in which he is disqualified. =.
Court viii lie finally adj jouned Saturday
when sentence will. be passed on August
Vettelein. He will get a penitentiary
sentence. g ,#a II, ..tl
The following citizens were made.
Attorney Coleman representing the
government sft-H i a. 1
Jacob. Wolesy. John Wolery, Carl
Luithle. Peter Schultz. .Johan Bender.
Thebold Mortel. Frederick F. Mortel,
Frederick Junkert, Jacob Werth, Stephen
Frank, Sebastian Frank, Michael Frank.
Jr.. Jacob Hoerauf, John Barabach.
Joseph Kohl, Wilhelm Erlenbusch.
Jacob Reich. Christian Diede, Heinnech
Diede, Jacob Bihfort Frederick 'Laud-
sledel. Matthias Feimer, Wasyl DAILY
nieuk. Bill Sciphoski. Matthias Retrinser,
John Retrineer. Geo. Gisl. Peter Nuber,
John Frank and Nick Hecker. E
Jacob Welstein. Nicholas Anton and
Charles Frederick Smith failed for lack
of witnesses Fred Disterheft and Theo-
dore Bachbotz failed because they had
recently removed to Baker, Mont, there
by losing residence and will have to
wait another five years.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-18

Park maintenance ...... ...$ 500 g.
Interest on indebtendess ...,,..4 $40 ~
Water works sinking fund .... 2.4so %
Police department .......,.... 1.32o 60
Fire department 80. 500 \;
Maintenance Of public library l,2s0 \
Contingent expenses .........: 5000 -
improvements Is streets /. ..... 1000 %
Waterworks improvements .... 1000 o
Salary Of officers .. 5000 %
Street lights. !: 80. ....... 2.4oo %,
Street crossings ........:.. 1000 90
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Advice on Social Customs

namei I suppose that the rumbling
Of the car leads people to suppose
that they cannot be overheard. That
very fact necessitates a voice loud
enough to drown tho noise. and sound
has a wonderful faculty Of travelling
forward In a public place never saw
anything which you will not uphold
as your own. Remember that you
DO not know who is sitting near Do
not criticise. or malici0usly tear to
shreds. another persons actions or
life. With cumulative force the report
grows. and 4 thoughtless personal re-
mark may result in great harm.
I admire a woman who can treat the
little inciviliues which are bound 10
occur n car with a seif-respecting
dignity. II disapproval Of the rude
person beside you an be shown with
out descending to the level OF argu-
mentation. then you are master OF a
quality which Will insure social and
business success.
Your little rides in street cars offer
excellent opportunities to judge
others and to be judged. Let them be
evidences Of all that is fine and good
in your nature. and consider the pub
lie car a place in which habits OF
Self-con troll. thoughtfulness Of others
and weN-bred department may be
formed.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

did not cause the pimpIes. Probably
your blood was out Of O-der lust az
that time. Battle them in hot water 20
winch little table salt has been added
Take laxative once a month and do
not eat very rich foods.
very often persons who do not know
now 10 massage their faces properly
90 more damage than good. I think
II would be a good idea 10 have one
or Two massage treatments by some re-
liable masseuse and then you viii know
how u should be done.
Dc you have the habit OF standing
on one fcot2 This VIII cause one hip
10 De larger than the other. Always
stand with both feet firmly placed on
The ground. Tha following are directions
t0r an exercise 10 develop the hip.
Iry this with one leg 20 develop the
smaller hin
To Develop the Hips.
stand alternately on each foot. swing ths
free Limb pendulum fashion from the hips.
each time allowing Il 70 20 as far forward
and backward as possible
To develop the legs Try the following
exercises:
To Develop Muscles Of the Legs.
Rise on the toes count Eve: lower
the BODY until the heels almost touch the
moor repeat eight times, touching the floor
with The heels only on the eighth count
Z. .-at the same exercise. rising on tie
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Rather Young

Dear Mrs. Adams
/ am Is years old. but look older. Is Il
proper 10 receive gentlemen when I am
aOne2
] wear my dresses 10 my ankles Is that
me proper length fer girl feet inches
There Is a young man who goes with one
OF my girl friends. l made his aCquaint-
ance about a month ago. Since that time
ne has sighted my girl friend. What sh..i
1 do2 shall ! slight hlmG
Is II proper for a boy 20 ask a girl for her
picture and ring? LACRETTA K. s. F.
1ou are too young 10 receive gem
temen alone
l think II your dresses reach the top
OF your shoes they Will be plenty long
enough. or course. those about you
are better able 10 decide this question
you.
Ihere is no reason why you should
treat young man indiferently be-
cause he has sighted your girl friend
II he is not engaged to her he Is not
bound TO give her all his time and at
tention.
The exchanging OF photographs and
rings with boys and girls is an IN
necessary practice
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
IN THE STREET CAR

" yHEN we consider how many
wv times we ride In a car Il VIII
not be amiss to speak Of our
conduct in this or any other
public conveyance. Our short rides in
street cars are seemingly unimpor-
tant when we consider the events at
the other end Of each journey; but,
believe me, we are giving an intlma
ton Of our breeding and Its under
lying principles of kindness In our
actions before strangers.
For some unexplained reason women
seem to display great lack Of care in
their department in a street car We
have read of the two insistent women
who argue about the pleasure OF pay
Ing the fares, TO the amusement OF the
other passengers. II l were you, I
would decide from this day to indulge
in no ill-bred wrangling about this
matter It is not worth IL. Oner to
pay the fare of your friend II you
wish. but do not use physical force.
II she pay before you. acknowledge II
with a few words.
This is not a sermon against the
stronger sex who remain seated.
eagerly seeking the latest news in
their papers. for space is limited. and
the remedy for this submerged gal
lantry of cur men lies in proper train
ing OF the children by the parents.
This is a hint TO every woman, hoping
that she who reads may rise to give
an older woman or q frail one her
seat Do not wait for a reluctant man
to do IT. Give your own place to a
woman who needs II.
II you are fortunate enough to be
offered assistance in any way by a
stranger, do not forget TO express your
thanks. A calm and silent acceptance
OF help has done much toward nip
ping some budding chivalry. It costs
nothing TO speak a few grateful
words Cultivate this habit Of ac-
knowledging favors; ii will encour-
age first efforts and is certainly the
only thing 10 do.
There Is one kind OF talking which
you should avoid. Gossip How many
crimes have been committed In thy
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Solutions to Social
Problems
Writing 10 the Bride
EAR Mrs. Adams.

N EAR Mrs. Adams.
/ went 20 a wedding this month.
How long shall wait before I write
&. the brlde2
WIN Il lie proper 10 start the letter
Dear Mabel or Dear Mrs. Brown?
I have an engagement with boy friend
70 90 10 reception, and now | don't want
20 60. How viii l lei him know
What are the different meanings OF
stamps nut on letters in different ways?
ANXIOUS.
You may write 10 the bride whenever
you choose to do so.
1t will depend upon your Intimacy
with the bride whether you address her
formally or informally.
IL you have a good excuse for not
wanting TO go, give II TO him; other
wise think YOU Will be obliged 10
keep the engagement.
The different arrangement OF stamps
on letters is a Irritation code of which
l do not approve. II a person has some
thing sane 10 say. let him say It out
right; otherwise il had better be LEFT
unsaid
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Not Unusual

DeAI MIS-. ADAMS.
When very young q am Is now) came
Old not * out much and now. when 1 am
invited u parties or any other entertain
meht. am always embarrassed and am
usually considered a stupid boy. Could
YOU name me some book or books or any
ment7 pASTTTTrT
Boys OF your age are quite often
backward, but let me tell you, the
more you attend social affairs the
sooner you viii overcome the bashful
Keeling. Do not be self-conscious and
try to enter into the spirit OF the mo-
ment Go to the library and get some
books on self-control
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Is 1t Proper?

DcdT MIS-. AuNTns.
Is IL right for a girl OF II 10 take hold
OF the ann Of a boy OF is. or should the
young man hold the girls ARM
Do you think a man OF 20 Is too vounv
10 marry girl OF 10? And as she h.
the only girl Of the family. would h be
all right to 1--we with her mother after
marriage? A READER
a man should never raae nod of a
girls arm. and she should never take
hold Of his unless there is need OF his
assistance.
man of 20 and q girl Of 10 are at
rather young age TO be married
Why not wait until you are both a
few years older2
If however, you insist upon being
married now and are earning enough
money to support wife, IN will he
all right for you to live with vour
wife's mother; but this Is never an
advisable plan, for It so seldom
proves successful
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

untrimmed hat, with some old trim
mlngs, TO the party. When the boys
ana girls have all arrived, select a
partner for each boy and let him
trim a hat for her. The one making
ceive a prize
l haven't the space 10 describe any
more games: but II you viii get a
book on games at the library you
VIII get many suggestions from f..
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
ArrGngiHg the Hair

VIII you please tell me how a girl Of
1S should wear her hair7 Nv hair is a
age. How long should wear my dresses9
Is II proper for me 20 40 to the thcaters
IN the afternoon alone7
Wear your HAIR parted or I'M a go,
pompadour whichever is becominn.
Braid 1t In the back and tie with =
large bow Of ribbon. II you are taller
than the average girl OF l3. yorr
dresses should cover the calf Of your
leg.
No; your mother or some person much
older than yourself should be with you.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Pressure of Button

De1r MS Symes-
When I wear . stiN collar the button
presses on my neck. Please tell me what
! can do 20 relieve the pressure2
Kindly tell me how 10 make the calves
~ NV lerS 'arcer NErrIE
II you viii wear your collars a half
size larger, ] am sure you will find
relief Many girls pin their collars in
stead Of using the buttons
Exercise viii increase the size OF the
calves Of your legs. and l am giving
you the direction Tor one:
stand on one foot and. with the other
leg held out as nearly az a rieat angle
TO The body as possible. try 30 touch the
knee TO the floor.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Il Serious Matter

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Would it be right for me to marry q fell
low who hirtcd with me- I 90 not know
anything about him. He is willing to
make me acquainted with his parents
NJ A z
l think II would be better TO find out
something about the young man before
you decide 10 marry him. Do you ever
stop to think that II he fiirted with you
he will undoubtedly fiirt with some one
else? He may promise you that he Will
not, but let him prove his statement be-
wise you TO become acquainted with his
parents.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Is II proper to ask a young gentleman
whom 1 have met during the summer TO a
formal party. although he has never asked
me anywhere?
VIII you kindly tell me wherein Is tie
trouble that my girl friend and myself
have such trouble In becoming acquainted
with certain boys2 Is u our fault CT
theirs? We are II years old.
VERY ANXIOUS
II you think the party viii be bene-
fitted BY his presence, send him an in
Vtation.
Probably you are not able TO keep up
a conversation with them, feeling a lit
tie backward about expressing your
opinions. Do not worry about your
seeming shyness. for you are still
young girls and VIII grow out OF H.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

4" HE newest turban IS a dangerous
thing 20 woman's good looks II
her hair be not correctly ar
ranged. Indeed, in this age
when details are considered as impor-
tant as the whole. you can no more ad-
just a hat without arranging your hair
for that especial style II millinery than
you would think OF disregarding the
gown with which you wear It.
The new turbans are not small They
extend quite far out at the back. and
they require a soft, fluffy arrangement
Of hair. which will continue the line
in loose waves from the rim 70 the
face or neck. They are not unreason-
able ir their demand for any special
arrangement OF the hair, so that with
little attention either a parted or pom
padour style Is good-looking.
The cable coronet is one lovely way
to secure fluffy height. Two large
strands are wound over each other and
the rope OF hair is passed around the
head. as the coronet braid is worn.
II allows soft waves to peep out from
below and supplies a support for the
turban
In another couture long bralds are
used with success. The hair IS parted
and braided at the back. Then 1t is
wound in circles at the back Of the
head. extending far out and supplying
the bulk which fills In the space under
the brim. For long hair this style Is
particularly effective. and the bralds IN
sure neatness without a net
A soft pompadour is generally be-
coming and gives wavy relief on high
foreheads. This popular style is effect
I've with the seasons turbans. con-