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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

Once upon time many years ago
a lot Of "us boys" INDUCED in a live
ly game of old-fashioned town ball on
a Sunday. A lot of farmer boys we: e
making a call at the farm home and
we all thought 1t would be no great
crime to go to the pasture back of the
barn and have some sport, even If it
was Sunday, but it stirred up dick
ems of a mess. The next day the
teacher kept us all in at recess and lee
tured us because of the disgrace that
we had brought to the entire commun-
ity. The preacher, when he made his
fortnightly round to the schoolhouse to
deliver a sermon that lasted an hour
and sixty minutes, upbraided parents
who would permit their children to
play ball on Sunday and then he pro-.
ceeded to score Gus boys" because OF
the unregenerate cussedness that had
manifested itself on that unfortunate
Sunday afternoon. Well, we played no
more Sunday ball. Note the differen-
ce now. Whole communities go wild.
over a Sunday game. Special trains
carry the multitude, bands play and
rooters and fans make the welkin ring
with vociferous shouting. Those who
have conscientious scr-uples% ana re-
main away manage to take down the
phone at the psychological moment
longe enough t. inquire now the game
Weat-No, .sira Sunday aain't fike 1t.
used to was. xchange. n
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
SALE OF LAND,

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursl-
Of September, A. D. 1909, by the Hon.
John F. Henry Judge of the County
sey, State Of North Dakota, and by.vir-
tue Of the terms of the will OF John
Krueger late Of said county, deceased,
the Undersigned, the executrix OF the
last will and testament of John Kruger.
late Of the township Of Norway, IN the
County Of Ramsey and State OF North
Dakota deceased, will on the l7th day,
the seventeenth day Of September, A. D:
1910, at o'clock in the afternoon OF
that day, at the front door Of the court
house in the City Of Devils Lake, County
Of Ramsey and State of North Dakota,
offer for sale at public auction to, the
highest bidder for cash, or for half
cash and the balance on time with IN
terest subject to confirmation by the
Judge Of said county court. all those
certain lots, pieces or parcels Of land
situate, lying and being in the County
of Ramsey and the State Of North Dako-
| ia, and described as follows, to-wit:
| The West half Of the Southwest quar-
ter, the Southwest quarter Of the North
west quarter and the Northeast quarter
Of the Southwest quarter (W1-2 SW1.4
SW IA NV IA, and NE Ia SW yEl-4)
Of Section twenty-five (25) in Township
one hundred and fifty-four 154 North
of Range sixty-six (66) west.
Dated August 18th, 1910.
| Helena thinner,
Executrix Of John Kruger, deceased.
NJ. H. Brennan,
Attorney for Executrix.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
FOR REDEMPTION.
s. G. JONES',
City Auditor

J. A. Paine the person in whose name
the Northeast quarter section 9, Town
ship 1856, Range 62, in Ramsey County,
North Dakota, is assessed, you are here
$l4.O6 taxes at the annual tax sale in
Ramsey County, n. D., on Decemb 81
is required to redeem said land from
said sale at this date, exclusive Of the
cost to accrue upon this notice, and
that the time for redemption from said
sale will expire on December 1st 1910:
Given under my hand and official seal
August 18th, 1910.
r. v. BICE,
(Sealy Co. Auditor Of Ramsey, Co., N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

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The special assessment for Construc-
Lake has been confirmed BY the A.
sessment Commission and filed in the
Auditors office this 18th day OF July.
1910, and Is open to public inspection.
Lake, n. D., will act upon the said as
sessment list at it's regular meeting to
be held in the City Council rooms In the
City Hall on the 5th day Of September,
S. G. JONES,
City Auditor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
NoTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
FOB REDEMPTION,

J. A. Paine the person in whose name
the Northeast quarter, Section 9, Towa-
ship 1856, Range 81, in Ramsey County,
North Dakota, is assessed. You are
hereby notified that said land was sold
for $17.62 taxes at the annual tax sale
in Ramsey County, N. D., on December
9Th 1905 to M. H. Brennan and that
$21.67 is required to redeem said land
from said sale at this date, exclusive Of
the cost to accrue upon this notice and
that the time for redemption from said
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
NOTICE or EXPIRATION OF TIME
FOE REDEMPTION.

J. A. Paine the person in whose name
the Northeast quarter Section 9, Town
ship 1855, Range 81 in Ramsey county,
North Dakota, Is assessed, you are here
by. notified that said land was sold for
1854 taxes at the annual tax sale in
Ramsey County, N. D., aon December
4th, 1905 to M. Fl. Brennan, and that
$17.69 is required to redeem said land
from said sale at this date. exclusive
Of the cost to accrue upon this notice,
and that the time for redemption from
said sale, will expire on December list,
Given under my hand and. official
seal August 18th, 1910: a 2'", ~ 80
aahsdS ,sE5f@'89f II. v.aBICE, 7"a, =, =. =.
lseai> Co Auditors Of; Ramsey, Co. y. p:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
NOTICE TO PBopEREY OWNERS.

The special assessment for Grading in
the City Of Devils Lake has been con-
ffrmed by the Assessment Commission
and filed in the Auditors Office this 10th
day OF July, 1910, and is open to public
inspection. ~
The City Council Of the City Of Devils
Lake, N. D., will act upon the said as
6essrnent list at it's regular meeting to
he held In the City Council rooms in the
CRY TIan on the 9Th day Of September
-x g. c. JONES,
b. gsE5s-; ;e City AUDITOR
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

Thus far Roosevelt seems content
to remain a plain, common, everyday
republican without factional appe)la-
tons. May his tribe increase.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

You will find some great bargains in
almost everything at Mann's bargain
basement
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

sale will expire on December 1st, 1910:
By Given undersniy hans and of1cial& seal
August 18th, 1910.
(SeaD Co. Auditor Of Ramsey, Co., n. d.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02

North Dakota State Biological sur
vey party under Prof. Howard E. simlp,-
son who have spent aome weeks III
the re: nl,esighhqrhood of Devils D.. Lake s ana
Stump Lake has completed IL , Work d d.
The party has been maklag d III survey
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-09-02
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CON.
STITUTION.

The following proposed Amendments
to the Constitution of the State Of North
Dakota, having passed the Eleventh Leg
islative Assembly, will be submitted to
the Twelfth Legislative Assembly for
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
CONVENTION At VviBAUx
A GRAND SUCCESS

The third annual Sunday school con-
vention for Billings county and eastern
Montana was held at Wibaux on Satur-
day and Sunday. March 26-27. Sundays
services were among the most success
full ever held in the county. The in
clement weather prevented a large
delegation from outside but the city
turned out in good numbers.
Secretary Afford of the Montana Sun
day school association and Acting Secre-
tary John Orchard of Dickinson were
among the outside speakers. Resolu-
tions were passed thanking the North
Dakota association for their loyal help
to eastern Montana and by unanimous
consent Wibaux and other eastern Mon
tana schools were linked to the Dawson
county Sunday school association. The
following are the new officers for the
Billings county Sunday school associa-
tion for 1910 and 1911:
President. j. A. Kitchen of Sentinel
Butte; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Croft of Sentinel Butte: Executive COM
mittee, Mrs. C. v. Knox of Beach, Mr..
Middleton of Rocky Butte, Glen Snow of
Williams and Mrs. Num- of Medora.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
Old TIME DRUGGIST
ESTABLISHES BUSINESS

|. A. B. Robinson made trip to Mott
the first of the week to look over the
prospects of establishing himself in the
drug business there. and has decided
that Mott is just the place for him to
locate. He has resigned his position as
pharmacist with T. j. Greene & Co.
and will leave sometime in April for
the cities to order stock for his new
drug store at Mott.
Mr.. Robinson has been employed by
the I. j. Greene company for many
years and is known all over the country
as first-class pharmacist and no doubt
will make a success doing business for
himself.
Mr.: Robinson has secured lease on
a new building which is in the course
OF erection and will be completed about
the 18th of May. The building is 24x4O
feet and Mr.. Robinson will fit il un
very nicely with new fixtures and every
thing in the drug line. There is one
drug store at Mott now, but the town ia
growing very fast and has a freat f,l-
ture before 1t. Mr.. Robinson remarked
that business lots on the Main street
are selling at 81, 600 each and other
property accordingly. He will move
his family to Mott later in the summer.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
EASTER WAS OBSERVED
At the CHURCHES

The Easter services at the various
churches were we'll attended in spite
of the inclemency of the weather on
that day.
At St. Johns Episcopal church the
services were very impressive. Decora-
tions were of various spring flowers,
Easter Lilies predominating. Al the
morning service John Lyons sang very
beautifully lies Rameausx. = and at
evening service The Voice Triumph
iant'' was delightfully."- rendered by Mrs.
Jessie Woods and THE Gentle Shep-
herd by John Lyons. The choir,
4-choral, also gave some appropriate
selections. The text of the evening
sermon was from the 11Sth or Easter
psalm.
At the Congregational church the
Easter decorations were very pretty
and appropriate. The evening service
Of song was exceptionally good. The
double-quartet choir sang Wonderful
LiRht, Christ Our Passover and
HE is not Here, He is Risen. The
sermons by Rev. w. j. Brown were on
the theme of the season.
The Easter season services at the
Methodist church were we'll attended
At the Catholic churches the spirit of
Easter was no less observed and all
services were we'll attended.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
DANCE WELL ATTENDED
SUPPER VERY DELICIOUS

A large crowd gathered at the armory
on Monday evening to "trip the light
fantastic as guests of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers. This was
the fifth annual Easter ball given by
the order and all have been well at
tended and important social functions.
The armory was simply but artistically
trimmed in the National colors Red,
white and blue bunting was used in
drapery on the windows. over and
around the stage. around the balcony
and everywhere possible. Great. long
strips of the same bunting hung diaRon-
ally across the hall, making pretty
effect. Japanese lanterns were also
used in the decorations. Above the
stage were the Words ''Welcome" and
the name and number of the lodge.
The occasion was an enjoyable one
and as the evening advanced the en-
thusiasm and mirth became more in
tense.
The supper served in the armory din
ing hall by the Catholic ladies was one
of the best ever eaten there.
The engineers presented each quest
with souvenir dance PROGRAM, con-
tanning the name and number of their
order, various committees and order of
dances.
Owing to the fact that this is a par
ticulary busy time for railroad men, as
a result of the recent Mandan flood and
fear of strike. the engineers had not as
much time as they hoped for in making
arrangements for the dance and in
selling tickets 70 outsiders Under the
circumstances they are wei. satisfied
with the results.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
DUNN COUNTY JUDGE
BURIED ON MONDAY

The remains of County Judge Sperber
of Dunn county were laid to rest in the
Dickinson cemetery on Monday. The
funeral was held from the Lutheran
church, at 10 O'Clock. Rev. Eugene Ahl
officiating.
Deceased was 81 years of age and
an old G. A. r. man.
Mrs. W. c. Sperber, wife of the de-
ceased, and daughter. MIS-. C. A. Larson,
arrived from Wood Lake. Mimi, on
Saturday for the funeral services and
returned again on Tuesday. They had
contemplated a trip to the Sperber
ranch, but because of the elder lady's
ill--health.it was impossible at this
time.
Christ Sperber and Huber, Oehlineer
also returned to their homes at Oakdale
on Wednesday. Mrs. Dehlinger will re-
main in the city for some time at the
J. B. Oehlineer home.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
BEAcHITEs APPRECIATE
SHAUN AR00N PLAY

The members of the Shaun Aroon
company, home talent. went to Beach
on Monday and played before good
sized house there the same evening.
The reproduction was we'll received
by the Beach theatre goers. After the
play dance was enjoyed and the Dick
inson people are loud in their praises
of Beach hospitality and friendliness.
Those who accompanied the cast from
Dickinson were Geo. Waggoner, as
MANAGER, Mrs. Geo. Wageoner, j. S.
Leary, Flossie Jennings, Margery Gus
kelly. Clara Snyder. MI. Nueman and
Mrs. N. S. Cuskellv. Mr.. Lyons did
not 60 to sing but instead Mrs. Jessie
Wood rendered vocal solos that. as
usual. met with much appreciation.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
G. F. MERRY'S
new TROUBLE
Homestead Entry Held for
Cancellation. Miss Morgan
Wins at Local Land Of
fee. Can Appeal.

The local u. S. land Office handed
down an important decision March 30
in the c. F. Merry contest to the effect
that claimant had not complied with
the law as to residence and therefore
his filing should be cancelled and the
land open for entry.
The land involved is located just
southeast of the city and was contested
on Feb. 13. 1909 by Miss Laura C. Nor
gan Of Hillsboro who was trimmer for
Miss Murn in this city last season.
Final hearing in the case was on Sep
iember IA to 16. 1909. About thirty
witnesses were examined and the tes-
timony covered 225 pages.
The fac: seemed to be we'll establish
ed that c. F. Merry maintained a home
in Dickinson all of the five years that
he had had his homestead filing on the
land. 1t was further shown that what
he called residence consisted in driving
to the claim in summer just for the day.
A week after final herring Mr.. Merry
offered final proof at the land Office. A
special government agent was present
and questioned the claimant and wit
nesses very closely. The decision of the
land office dives Mr.. Merry 30 days in
which to appeal to the commissioner
of the general land Office.
The attorneys who appeared in the
case were Heffron & Baird for Miss
Morgan; McFarlanc & Murtha and H. c.
Berry for Mr.. Merry.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
DUNN COUNTY LOSES
STATE MAP WRONG
Surveyor Vegel Called North Locate Boundary Line
Dunn and Mckenzie Counties Map Indicated Bend in Miss
ou Mile Too Far East Goodal Located in Mckenzie
Now; Thought He Was In Dunn.

Engineer W. r: Veieel returned Tues
day evening from the Missouri river
country north. where he had been to
locate the boundary line between Dunn
and Mckenzie counties.
For some time there has been dis
pute as to the extreme northern
boundary line of Dunn county. Both
counties comprise portion of the
Berthold Indian reservation between
the Little Missouri river and the Mis-
souri, river proper. The whole matter
in dispute hinged on the geographical
location of the bend in the Missouri
river at point near the 151st town.
ship line where it intersects range line
ga. This range line is the boundary
between the two counties north to the
point where it runs through the bed of
the Missouri. According to late state
maps the line missed the river bend to
the west half mile or more, thus
running the Dunn county territory north
for about 20 miles further to a point
where the river bends again in west
erly direction. This gave Dunn
county the long narrow strip between
range line "a and the river. comprising
an area Of over two townships. In the
northeastern portion is Goodall post
office. the ranch of John W.: Goodall.
e,,Doriutondont oe live o<oolr Gov tho o.,
thold reservation. Mr.. GoodalI and his
neiehbors supposed they were Dunn
cO,ntv roci1onto
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02

hair which you know was taken from
the head of Mrs. Sarah Rousseau?''
II have
State from what part of the head the
hair in your possession was cut off,"
1T was the tips cut off.
!, Have you that hair in court?''
Part of it,
The witness produced a microscope
glass slide with hairs glued to it. He
said the hair marked ''R. w. came
from Mrs. Rousseau's head, and the
hair marked ''R. L. was alleged to
be Mrs. RusselI's hair.
Attorney Proctor demanded that Ex-
pert Hamilton be prosecuted for con-
tempt Of court for tampering with Ex-
hibit 129. Judge Lawton asked the wit
ness by what right he had taken hair
from the exhibit alleged to be that of
Mrs. Russell. Hamilton assured the
court that he secured the hair before
the exhibit was introduced into court
by the claimant last December.
''Do you call that a lock Of hair?'
asked the court. picking up the lantern
slide.
Certainly, said Hamilton. there
are two hairs there of two hairs. -
DR.. Hamilton said he had some more
of Mrs. Rousseau's hair sealed and
locked up in vault at the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology. He said he
was prepared to show there was vast
difference. that the hairs had never
been grown on the same head. The
slide was taken in as exhibit 337, and
Attorney Simpson went on with his
direct examination.
Attorney Odlin is the counsel for the
new Fresno claimant and stated in
court last week that he had received
long telegram from his client and that
he would be in court in person in
short time. The Boston Journal con-
tanned photographs of William Russell,
Dan Russell. the. North Dakota claimant,
and the new claimant, J. H. johnson.
Of Fresno, California.
If the Dan Russell known here cannot
pass for the lost. brother of W. C.
Russell. certainly the new claimant
cannot.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02

However. the Mckenzie county au-
thorities contended that the bend in
the Missouri river was not shown
correctly by the state map and that at
the point in question the bend of the
Missouri really extended half mile
west of range line ga.
It was agreed by both counties that
Surveyor W. R. Veigel of Dickinson
should run the line out and thereby
settle the dispute.
MIR. Veieel found that the contention
of Mckenzie county was right and that
the state map was not correct.
In this connection it may be interest
ing to know that the old Berthold Indian
treaty says that the western boundary
OF the reservation is six miles west of
the center of the Missouri river at the
point held in dispute so long.
ln the future Agent Goodall will
needs be more considerate of the asses
sor for Mckenzie county. Taxes in this
county appear to be considerably higher
than in Dunn county. At least this is
what H. C. Christensen experienced
He is very near the line. IS miles north
of Oakdale, and the past year was noti-
fled of $601 taxes due in Mckenzie
county. while Dunn county claimed the
assessment and charged $3.50 10 his ac-
count. Probably Mr.. Christensen thinks
it would pay him to move half mile
south and thus be safely away from
disputed border lines.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
RAvAeEs OF PRAIRIE FIRE
NEW SETTLERS SUFFER

Disastrous rrairie fires were sweep
-. -. cver :. the Slope country last week,
'cs' Society cases, north of Taylor,
where Mrs. F. NJ. Hanson lost her life,
being reported in the last issue of the
PRESS. In several instances. the fires
started from sparks from passing loco
motives. In Burleigh county, however,
a threshine machine engine, crossing
the prairie, set disastrous fire and
the owner was arrested and placed in
Jail.
The prairie was dry. the new grass
having started very little. and the
flames were quickly famed into de-
structive fires, which in the high wind
of March 23rd, swept disaster in it's
path. The new settlers are usually
poorly prepared for anything of this
kind.
Down in the Milwaukee country, fires
ragged everywhere and swept many
thousand dollars worth of farm property
in their paths. Around Rhame. Bow
man and Bucyrus. farmers lost practi-
cally everything. in some instances
their residences and live stock. Many
persons were severely burned in fighting
fire. The town of Bucyrus had a close
call and for day everybody fought to
ward off the flames. At Hettinger the
fire department subdued several Eres be-
fore they got under way. and at Still
water much property was lost and only
by desperate struggle was anything
saved.
Another fire starting at New Salem.
covering the territory north of Mandan
resulted in destroying vast amount
of property and live stock. South of
Richardton and around Glen Ullin
several families were left homeless.
The buildings on the Peter and Adam
Killer farms were entirely destroyed,
and Mrs. Fenno, south of Taylor, was
also heavy loser from fires.
A great many homesteaders will be
left almost destitute from this great
plague. as it were, which was almost
record breaking in its disastrous results.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-02
TELEPHONE COMPANY
MAKES KNOWN PLANS

Since the first of February it has been
known that the local telephone exchange
went into the hands of the North Dakota
Independent Telephone Co.
At the time this company purchased
the exchange it was realized that the
city had outgrown the present system
and it would be necessary to better con-
ditions. as was the plan Of the Hughes
g. Deiters Co.
NJ. E. Hall arrived shortly after the
first of February and it was but short
time until he had his Office established
and the next to arrive was an experien-
ced chief operator and bookkeeper.
Several times the higher officials of
the company have been here looking up
locations and laying out plans and
estimates for the improvements they
expect to make. and finally they have
decided what they will do. The way
they are placing it before the citizens
cannot be but appreciated.
Dist. Mgr. F. L. Shuman, together
with Mr.. Hall are personally soliciting
the business men with an agreement
the contents of which assumes us that
we have fallen into the hands of good
company and that what they intend to
do will be done right, with the result
that we will have one of the most up
to-date telephone system in the state.
Cable will be strung through the city
and the mass Of wires on the poles will
be taken down, also brick building
will be constructed in which will be
installed the new central equipment of
the light signal system which is the
latest type Of telephone system invented.
This agreement they are making is in
no way one sided and has more Of an
object than the items Of rates and
their intentions. It is sighted that the
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