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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
Hints.
A DAINTY BUSTING OUTFIT.


Mine 10 . "sopg Of the shirt" Not
the disheartsning "stitch, stitch, stitch,
but tho delightful cut cut, cut-at least
at first. All of rs have bewailed tho fact
that We cannot buy half such pretty ma
terisls as 20 into the making Of our fa-
theirs and brothers. shirts. Now these
same shirts wear out first around the
neck and cuffs, a. every body knows, and
the shirt Is thrown away while 1t 10 still
strong in body and beautiful in color.
Ny suggeftion 10 this: out OF tho back
of the shirt cut an apron which may DO
either gathered or gorod, 40 suits your
individual taste, using one.half Of the
front for strings, belt and pocket. The
other half of the front, whom cut circu-
lar, edged with lace, and shirred on an
elastic, will make the daintiest dusting-
cap imaginable; while the sleeves, with
the stiff cuff cut off, shirred with an inch
heading on an elastic, will make perfect
sleeve protectors.
You cannot imagine cheaper, pret-
tier, more practical busting outfit.
This is a good way to clean white kid
gloves: Dip the gloves IN gasoiine; tnen
put on the hands. Have ready an old
piece of Turkish toweling or some rough
material, and rub soiled spots hard. Dip
again and rub all over; then hang In the
air to dry. The gloves will turn snowy
white and will have new appearance.
II tablespoonful of sweet milk 10
added to each yolk OF egg when making
custards, the mixture will not cnrdle
when added to the boiling milk.
Few men know what u good for them
until some wise woman hAS told them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
bowino In 1890

Bowling in 1850 was quite a cere'
mony. judging from the rules for do
inc 1t properly. given in the Atlantic:
IF you bow to any one passing by
do It IN this manner: Raise the right
hand to your hat gracefully.
Put your forefinger as far as the
crown and your thumb under the
brim. and then raise 1t from your head
gracefully and easily.
Look at the person you bow to, and
hold your body gently forward.
Hold your left arm straight down
at your side. neither drawing 1t for.
ward or backward.
Move the right leg, If the person
goes by on the right side. and keep
Tie other firm.
IF the person goes by on the left
side move the left leg and keep the
right firm.
"T.et your body be bowed moderate.
~, not too much"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA.

The boy scout movement ID dig
business enterprise. 1t involves the
expenditure of $4,000 yearly for the
maintenance Of the national headquar'
tiers of the Boy Scouts Of America. 1t
necessitates the printing OF hundreds
of thousands Of manuals. bulletins and
other information concerning the
movement. 1t requires a big business
staff, at the head Of which is a man
trained in law. the science Of philan-
thropic work and skilled in up to date
business methods. 1t requires the
thoughtful attention Of many distin'
euished men who are devoting the
greater part of their lives to philan-
thropic work. 1t has absorbed the
sympathy of thousands of able bust
ness and professional men throughout
the country who appreciate its great
opportunities for the all around devel'
tpment of boys into excellent citizens.
Noted Men In the Scouts.
William II. Taft. president OF the
United States. is honorary president
of the organization. Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, former president OF the
United States, is honorary vice presi
dent. Men of all religions are back
ing the organization. Colin FL. Liv-
ingstone. banker Of Washington. Is
chairman of the executive board. and
Ernest Thompson Seton. whose writ
tngs appeal to the boys. Is chief scout.
Daniel Carter Beard. favorite OF the
boys and artist. is national scout com
missioner, as also are William Yer
beck. adjutant general Of New York
state, and Colonel Peter S. Bonus OF
New YORK. city. George ID. Pratt. who
is head of the Pratt institute In Brook
lyn. is treasurer of the organization.
Boy Scout Activities.
When one considers the thousands
of boy scout patrols and troops
throughout the country one does not
think of the tremendous business sys'
tenn behind the varied and scattered
activities Of those boys. In every city
and almost every small town through
out the country there are boy scouts
They are being trained physically
mentally and morally. They are nav
Ing fun engaging in rival fishing ex'
peditions and swimming contests. tax
Ing hikes in the woods. stalking AMI
mails and birds with cameras. learning
to paddle a canoe. to swim and to
camp out. They are doing those
things first because 1t Is fun. but they
have over them scoutmasters. who see
that they do those things systematic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

YOUR NEIGHBOURS EXPERIENCE
How you may profit by it. Take Foley
Kidney Pills. Mrs. L. E. Davenport, 9
Sebley's Court, Bangor, says: "For the
last year or two suffered from kidney
trouble. l bad dull pain across my
back and a pain in my stomach. A
neighbor advised taking Foley Kidney
Pills aud l did so. After few days
there was o wonderful change in my
case. The pains left my back. feel
full of life instead of tired and oil play
cd out. Foley Kidney Pills have GER
tainly done wonders for me and / gladly
recommend them to all who suffer as
did," A. E. Sburtleff Co., South Paris;
S. E, Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

BOY SCOUTS ON A MOUNTAIN TRAIL.
ally, that they do not overexert them
selves physically. but play in Il man
ner that increases their physical
strength. makes them alert in mind
and fills them with the desire to be
honest. upright men.
Fire Warming.
Bulletins have been sent out to the
Boy Scouts of America by the officials
of that organization urging the scouts
to be careful in building fires in the
woods. These contain warnings from
James Wilson. secretary OF agricul'
ture, and United States Forester
Graves. who realize the tremendous
loss from forest fires. "A fire Is never
out" says Forester Graves. until the
last spark Is extinguished. for log
or snag will smolder unnoticed after
the flame apparently has been con-
quered. only to break out afresh with
q rising wind" The manual OF the
Boy Scouts of America warns the
boys first that 1t is criminal to leave
q burning fire in the woods and gives
special instructions as to how to put
q fire out with either water or earth.
Chippewa indians Become Scouts.
Indians have become boy scouts. A
patrol of Indian boy scouts was or
ganized recently by L. s. Dale. north
western organizer. in the Indian VII
lage on the Fond du Lac reservation
near Cloquet. MINI. They were inter
ested quickly in the boy scout artivl'
ties. which. Dale told them. Included
such things rs trailing. tracking and
stalking wild animals and bears. rs
their forefathers used to do. After
hearing AIr. Dale talk they decided
they wanted to organize patrols and
suggested Stag" Bear" and Pan
Their" as the names Of the different
patrols. Among the Indian scouts are
Frank Whtebird. Louis de Foe and
Louie Ia Prairie. The boys are Chip
Dewas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

The "pure food law" is designed by
the Government to protect the public
from Injurious ingredients in both foods
and drugs. 1t is beneficial both to the
public and to the conscientious manu-
lecturer. Ely's Cream Balm, a success.
full remedy for cold in the head, nasal
catarrh, hay fever, ETC., containing no
Injurious drugs, meets fully the require
ments of the new law, and that fact is
prominently stated on every package.
It contains none of the injurious drugs
which are required by the law to be
mentioned on the label. Hence you can
use it safely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
No. 1854 Talkative Pedler-A Word
NJ Eourteen Letters,

of Fourteen Letters.
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the G 8 2 10 when | IA 3 II 10 II a
man on a54361 38e11 In 8 8 8
IL II suit approaching.
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age 8 81 IA 10 a He Z 8 2 10 II
II and II Y IA 8 8 8 4 10 II two 2 8
4567 50 10 II Il 10 IA which he
wished to IA Sc. He IA II II he
had IA 8 ~ G l II the II 10 l 8 IA l 9
for many IL . 4 IA. he had been up
the 2 u |: I'M 1902 II. IA 3 8 II 2.
l221l 1919 His home was In IA
ID IL 129
He had a S12 Il II Z 2. but 2 10
IL 10 IL money TO ii 3 z II Tor q
"a 8 10 3 II o q | 9 II. Would the
coma Gl2 II her 9 II II! He
SO 5 10 II up and down with. his Z 6 II
5694 S12 s 10 for IA 3 10 as
he talked.
When MISE 1872 1 II to buy he
IA ID l2 II he had many things for
| IA 9 & 10. He 3 u IA 10 IL his 10
IA as he began to enumerate. IA 3 g..
| IA 10 2 IL. IA y . IL l IA. IA 3 8 g 10 IA.
5s667S IA. 3 10 s II g IA. 9 Z 9
569lI \ IA. II Z & 6 IA. IL 8 IA.
3 Is 2 II q 10 IA. IA y 5 10 IA. II II
8 6 IA. Z & 8 4 IA. = ~ 9 6 IA. Just
here. seeing a q Z S-hole Of ii 3
s 1, / IA 6 u Ssh II % u IA 10 9
"a Il q 4 away.-Youth's Companion.
Al, 1cot To-. Ahnut pu,,Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
"BEST ON EARTH"

This 10 tho verdict Of R. ]. Howell,
Tracy; O., who bought Folsy's Honey
and Tar Compound for his wife. "Her
case was tho worst baye ever seen, and
looked like q sure case of consumption.
Her lungs were sore and she coughsd al.
most necessarily and her voice was
hosrse and weak. Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound brought relief at once
and less than three bottles effected 3
omplste cure" A. E. Shurtlef Co.,
South Paris; s. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
Nav 20 pu,,jadovy,

No. 1868. Diamond: W. pan. wag.
on. not. u.
No. l569.-Charade: Cur. age-cour-
age
No. 1570.-Initial Puzzle: Creature.
heaven born. rose. Emmanuel. shep-
herds. Tim. merry. around. still
Christmas.
No. 1871. - Numerical Puzzle: SELF
praise goes but little way" Words:
Pugilist. free. butter. opera. awry.
sell. S S.
No. l512.-Numerical: Foreign.
No. l573.-Concealed Word Square:
/. Nuts. 2. Unit. 8. Time. 4. Step.
No. l574.-Pictured Word: 8. collar.
ship-scholarship.
No. 1915 Enigma: The letter A.
No. 1919 Eyes Out: Noise. nose;
plant. plant: hoist. host: coin. con;
vain. van; paid. pad: plain. plan; moist.
most.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
No. 1593.-Tree Puzzle.

I. What tree Is nomesick: 2. Which
is the dude tree: ). What Is the school
masters favorite tree: 4. Which Is
the fireplace tree: .. What tree de-
notes speech: q. What Is the twin
tree: Z. Which tree would Little Jack
Hurner' like TO climb: =. Which tree
would be great favorite II you were
In il! D. What two trees are useful
when II rains; 10. What tree ought
never to be cold: II. Which tree Is
the bathers favorite? II. What tree
is girls name and sometimes the col
or Of her eyes too: IL What tree Is
an insect: IA. Which tree is one OF
the rainbow colors?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

When you have cold get . bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will
soon fix you up oil right and will ward
of any tendency toward pneumonia.
This remedy contains no opium or other
narcotic and may DO given a. confidently
TO baby ~ to IN Adult. Sold by the
Chas. q. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

The quicker cold is gotten rid of the
less the danger from pneumonia and
other serious diseases. Mr.. B. W. l..
Hall, of Wsverly, Va, says; 81 firmly
believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
be absolutely the best preparation on
the market for colds. have recon.
meuded it to my friends and they all
agree with me-" For sale by the Chas.
q. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

81 had been troubled with constipa-
ton for two years and tried oil Of the
best physicians In Bristol, Tenn, and
they could do nothing for me-" writes
Thos. Z. Williams, Middleboro, KY.
1.-TWO packages Of mberlain's Stom.
ach and Liver Tablets cured mo-" For
sale by the Chas. b. Howard Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
No. 1582.-suried Words.

/. Find soft cushion In garden
implement.
=. Find an automobile In light neck
covering.
3. Find pointed implement In part
of your body.
4. Find child's game In a large
vehicle.
5. Find a black fluid In carnations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

When your feet are wet and cold, and
your body chilled through and through
from exposure. take . big dose OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, battle your feet
In hot water before going to bed, and
you sre almost certain to ward OF .
severe cold. For sale BY the Chss. b.
Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

sububs-I say. Nexdore. those hens
of yours belong to the Maud breed.
don't they? Nexdore-Never heard OF
the Maud breed What gives you tnat
idea? Sububs-Because they are all
the time coming into my garden.-Phii'
adelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

lawfully smart costumes at the flying
meeting.
"Were there? And whom did you see
fy?"
"Nobody. I wasn't going to take of
my hat to see couple OF aeroplanes"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Jacks Uncle looming up on the
piazza)-What do you suppose! Jack
has just rescued that young widow,
Mrs. Wiles, from the surf.
His Aunt-There! l expected some
thing of the sort. Now we'll have to
rescue Jack.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Tourist-You must get some business
here advertising "All the Comforts OF
Home for One Dollar"
Rural LandlOrd-We did until the fell
low opposite opened up with "None OF
the Discomforts Of Home for Two Dol
Lars ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

"Do you believe in capital punish
ment?" asked the lawyer who was ex'
aiming the candidate for the jury.
swell that depends"
"Depends on what?"
ION the defendant II she is that
good looking young woman who sits at
your left, / don't"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
BEAUTY TRUTHS
PIMPLEs, sALLowNEss, BLoTcHEs AMI
DULL EYES CAUSED BY STOMACH.

Beauty is only skin deep, but that's
deep enough to satisfy most women, also
men.
In order to keep the skin in clear,
clean, healthy condition, tho stomach
must supply the blood plenty of nutri.
ton. AS long as the stomach is out OF
order and the blood lacks proper nour-
isbment, the skin will be affected.
If you want perfect skin that you
will be proud of, take a weeks treat
ment of MONA Stomach Tablets.
Get City cent box today, and IT you
are not satisfied after weeks treat
ment, you can have your money back.
For any stomach ailment MONA IL
guaranteed. It gives almost instant re-
lief and permanently cures.
Large box so cents at Chas. q. How.
ard Co. g and druggists everywhere. So, 2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Every family has need Of . good.
reliable IMMINENT. For sprsins, bruises,
soreness Of the muscles and rheumatic
pains there Il none hettsr than Chamber.
lain's. Sold BY the Chas. b. Howard
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Without opiates or harmful drugs OF
any kind Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound stops coughs and cures colds. Do
not accept any substitute. A. K. Shurt-
LED Co., South Paris; S. Z. Newell & Co.,
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Tonic In action, quick In results. Will
cure any case of kidney or bladder dis.
order not beyond the reach OF medicine.
No need to say more. A. 3. Shurtleff
Co., South Paris; 8. E. Newell & Co..
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

SLOWS your wife?"
"She's having constant trouble with
her head"
Cant the doctor help her?"
"No-nobody but the milliner."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
Considerate.

"And what did the doctor say when
the operation showed you did not have
appendicitis"
"Oh. he offered to take 10 per cent
nfr his ill."-Lippinr0tt's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Bridegroom ION the wedding trip
How stupid! We ought to have got out
ut the last station.
Portsr-Yss, sir, you travelled q few
kisses too far.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
No. ,ss1.-Turn About Puzzle.

Teacher says that a and Il represent
two numbers. which. when turned
about so as To read X A. will be two
more than twice aS much Us they were
before. What are the two figures rep.
resented by the letters!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Mrs. Hoyle-How much did her hus.
band leave her when he died?
Mrs. Doyle-One more evening . week
than when he was alive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

"Does death end all? asked the solemn
boarder.
"Not for q week or so In case Of .
turkey" answered the cheerful boardci.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
THE LAND OF
PUzzLEDOM.
No. 1577.-suecsssiv pseapitations.
There was an old man very -
Who said II he had but -
And somewhere TO set II
(He was willing to bet III
He'd upset the world! DIG you ~
No. 157s,-Charads.

No, 157S.-Charaoe.
NV first Is to repair. or make as gooo a.
new:
NV second Is a letter dear to each OF u.s.:
Ny third is what you know all hypocrites
win do:
NV whole Is one of those who oft be-
seech Of us.
And should you give old clothes to tho
poor soul
Add buttons. thread and needles to your
dole.
Or else my whole can say to you my
whole
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

WITH THE COMING OP MIDDLE
AGE
There Is . letting down in the physical
forces often shown in annoying and pain
fLl kidney and bladder ailments and
urinary Irregularities. Foley Kidney
Pills are q splendid regulating and
strengthening medicine at such time
Try them. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; S. z. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United Staten for the
District of Haine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
LEON +. MOVES, In Bankruptcy
of Norway, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Leon K. Noyes, In
the County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Ii hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Dec, A. D. 1911, the said Leon X. Noyes
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the office
OF the Referee. No. 8 Market Square, South Paris,
ON the Sd day Of JAM, A. d. 1919, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon. at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint g
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly c'me be-
fore said meeting. .
South Paris, Dec. 10, 1911.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptrv.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

"How do you like your new ministers
wife?" "NOt very we'll. She's just %
stylish % the rest Of u.s."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
IF YOU Are ILL

from any disorder of the STOMACH, LIVER or
KIDNEYS, or if your bowels are inactive at
times, or you should suffer from headaches,
geta so cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS of your
druggist. Hyou are run down and don't feel
as young and clipper as you used to, give
SEVEN BARKS fair trial; twill purify your
blood, clear your system and brain, and
make life worth living. 1t is absolutely
harmless, is highly palatable, and will not
disturb the most delicate stomach.
For sale at druggists at 80 cents per
bottle. Don't fail to try it. Address
LYMAN BROWN, 6S Murray ST., New York. NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
No. 1879. - eeheadinss and curtail'
ments.

Doubly behead and curta1l powerful
ly and leave q pavilion: a register ana
leave a string: to glitter and leave
large boat; to SILVER and leave a dress
ing; whipped and leave hasty: roared
and leave beneath: amended and leave
shape: told again and leave fuel: quiet
ed and leave sick: injured and leave
two: asked and leave a search: one
who tells and leave haven; drawn
from and leave treatise: outlay and
leave an enclosure: confused and leave
perfect; moved slowly and leave tool;
to touch upon and leave bit OF wire;
n deceiver and leave station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics Of interest % the adie.
IL collected. Address: Editor HonEhAAIanSs
CoIUNN. Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Nc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Experience IL the extract of suffer.
Inc. Arthur Helps
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26

Tightwad-Is there anything more
heartrending than to have q wife who
can cook but won't do itp
Dyspeptic-Yes-to have one that
can't cook and will do it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
For Sale.

Excellent fruit and dairy tarm'
located in South Hartford. South
west slope, cuts 20 tons hay, plenty
pasture and woodland and large
amount of young growth. 90'ioo'
barn. mile to railroad. Stock
and farming tools if desired.
L. A. KICKER,
a2tf Buckfeld, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
The MISGUIDED Doll.

Tho MIS9UIdeo UoII'
Ny rubber doll thinks he's boy.
He thinks when he Is squeakins
He's Just like me and not toy
And that he's really speaking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
AN ALARM AT NIGHT

That strikes terror to the entire house
hold 10 the loud, hoarse, and metallic
cough of Group. No installing it, and
fortunate then the lucky parents who
keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
90 hand. Il. W. Casselman, Canton,
N. Y, says: ut is worth its weight in
gold. Our little children are troubled
with Group and hoarseness, and all we
give them 10 Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. 1 always have bottle Of
it In the house." A. Z. Shurtlsff Co.,
South Paris; S. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-26
WANTED.

Strictly fresh eggs every week.
Write stating number that can be
furnished at prevailing cash price.
MAINE SANATORIUM,
46tf Hebron, Maine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-07-18
Washburn From a Distance.

At the park landing are several
for the use Of those seeking recrea-
ton.
During the summer months picnic
parties can be seen at the park on
every pleasant day.
There is talk at present of erecting
an auditorium and pavilion.
The people are looking forward to
the city park becoming the Mclean
County Chautauqua grounds.
The beginning of Washburn dates
back to 1888. when the townsite was
plated by John Satterlund and John
S. Veeder At that time the only in
spiration for town was the advan-
tage of the location as river point.
And in that time there was no MinOt,
no Williston, and not much of any.
thing else in the way of towns in
that section of the state. In fact when
the work of laying out the toWnsite
was completed, Satterlund and Weed
err had the only town in northwestern
North Dakota And some Of the
boosters of the present day Washburn
say that they have the only town up
in that part of the country.
But the 500 railroad came in 1901,
and since then the growth of the town
of Washburn has been marked very
noticeably. Today the town has a
population of 657. In 1900 it boosted
of 70, and some of them were not very
sure they were going to stay. The
population of Mclean county today is
14,496. Twenty years ago it was
$50.
But Washburn's growth and devel-
opment has not been confined strict
ly to the commercial lines. Besides
the numerous social organizations with
which lend brightness to the life OF
the community are five churches
and many fraternal orders, all with
good memberships.