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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Niles & Kofel Of Bismarck, con-
Quoted the defense.

Niles & Ko&el Of Bismarck, con-
Quoted the defense.
Most Of the testimony offered
during the trial was from the re-
cords of the state treasurer's Office,
and numerous drafts, checks, etc
which had passed through various
banks of the state during Bickford's
administration were offered in
evidence. The exhibits in the
case number more than two hun
dred. The testimony Of present
state treasurer. Gunder Olson, in
which he said that Bickford had
asked him to carry $4,000 of
Bowbells bank certificates of
deposit as cash until he could
arrange to take them up, the bank
then being unable to redeem them,
and Olson's testimony that he re-
fused to do so furnished one of the
few sensations of the trial.
G.. L. Bickford was elected
treasurer in 1908 on the republican
ticket, being the choice Of the in
surgent wing of the party. For
this reason the political spectre
hovered over the proceedings at
times, but the state was ever on
the alert to thwart any effort to
drag politics into the case.
The $54.65 named in the verdict
is the. amount of interest paid
Bickford by Flaxton bank on a
state deposit. Bickford could not
show that the state had ever
gotten the benefit of this interest.
From the Code. of 1905 the
sentance for embezzlement is as
follows:
Shall be punished by imprison.
ment in the penitentiary for a
term of not less than one year,
nor more than 81 years, according
to the magnitude Of the EN-.
bezzlement, and also to pay fine
equal to double the amount OF
money or other property so EN-.
bezzled as aforesaid.
Thursday morning Bangs, at.
torney for the defendant, asked
that the sentence te postponed
Bickford is out on a $4,000 bond
until August 81 when court will
meet again in Washburn and
motion for q new trial will be
granted or sentence, given.
The other two charges against
Bickford have been continued
over the term.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Visit Old Friends

Mrs. L.sM, Wallin left Tuesday
morning for Tyler, Mimi, where
she will spend a couple Of weeks
with the Hogue family. W.
T. Hogue has had charge of the
Herald since leaving the Leader
and last week celebrated it's fourth
birthday. Miss Wren Ward who
now makes her home with her
sister Mrs. ". F. Hogue, is re.
covering nicely from a recent
operation and will Welcome a visit
from Mrs. Wallin. a.:
* oSfAi st...l
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30

Crawford watched the jury in the
Biokford case and knew about
what the decision would be before
they went out. >
States attorney w. T.. Smith of
Bismarck made the following re-
mark to the jurors in the Biokford
case: Attorney Bangs is an ele-
quent, foroeful speaker who has
the reputation Of making people
believe black is white"
aJudge Engerud is the leader Of
the bar in North Dakota" is q com.
|pliment given the honored man by
George Bangs, ss {. \ c., :: !.
satI know he is guilty Of taking
the $54:: IS interest money" said q
juryman but continued to cast his
ballot for mot guilty" until six
ballots were taken. He then
suddenly changed making an
agreement on guilty after being
looked up nine hours. +,
s Judge w. Il. Winchester at.
tended the Bicktord trial on Tues
day and said il was the first time
he had attended q case heard by
some other judge since he went on
the bench
Court Stenographer Madden
does not mind making q trans
script Of the nine day Bickford
ease He has until August 81 70
complete the work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Incidents IN Court Life

Judge Crawford said he did not
80 fishing Sunday-the day before
the fish did not bite.
Attorney 81. F. O'Hare admitted
that the Garrison Times. was quite
an important paper after all as il
published the county division pro-
in 1908.
Tribune Correspondent Hill
spent a couple Of days, after the
Bickford case was over, inter.
viewing the business men Of the
city and will give Washkurn and
vicinity a good write UP in the
Tribune. He says it is all free 90
they are taking to it kindly.
!. Bailifts Marty and Olson had
strenuous, duties to performsduring
the Bickford trial. At no time
did they leave the dozens Of books
from the state treasurers Office un-
guarded. Cots were t furnis b ed
them in the court room.
Geqtge Rapga,ia unfortunate in
|.6is 0ases lately. he Lost the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30

the street. the. march to the city
park was made where picnic
dinners were enjoyed. 1t was an
ideal day in the park, the mos.
quitos had disappeared for the day
and the sun gave just the warmth
needed. The new swings had ar.
rived the day before and were all
in good order for those who en-
joyed that pastime. Benches had
been put in through the whole
length of the park in shady hooks
and in less seclusive spots. Two
launches were in readiness all day
to make short trips up and down
the river.
At one o'clock the program was
given which was listened to very
attentively. Attorney Maennel
introduced Judge W. Il. Win
chester as the first speaker. He
recalled many incidents of the
days when he marched with the
boys in blue and told of the hor.
rors of war which, those living in
this peaceful age, cannot realize.
Judge Crawford of Dickinson
also spoke of the men who fought
so bravely. He told of the way
families were divided and fought
against each other. Judge Craw-
ford's father fought for the south
and his mothers people for the
north. Mr.. Crawford has a south
ern accent which he does not lose
although he has lived in North
Dakota for some time. He is a
very pleasing speaker and altho he
was not on the program and had
made no preparations to take part,
he proved the able speaker he is
known to be. The program was
concluded by a duet by the Misses
Rudd and Forbes and number by
the band. The small sports after
the program interested the younger
generation who were all anxious
participants.
The ball game between Velva
and Washburn was good up to the
fourth inning but the Washburn
team then walked away without
looking back to the tune of . to 2.
At six O'Clock a fire test was
given by the hose company. The
firemen responded readily to the
alarm and the force of water
proved beyond doubt the excellent
system that has been installed.
The dance in the evening by
Lochner's orchestra concluded the
celebration. The orchestra was up
to their usual standard and the
dancing continued until long after
midnight.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Popular Sumner Resort

Strawberry Lake 10 becoming a
popular summer resort; The roads
leading there are all very good and
many auto loads gothere from here
to spend Sunday. The distance is
only thirty FIVE miles and is made
in saA little over an hour. A big
celebration will be held there on the
Fourth. There is good boating,
fishing and swimming and many
other amusemants are promised.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
EN- efad|rates

Miss Hazel Forbes, daughter Of
Dr.. and Mrs. @. q. Forbes, grad
uated from the normal at Valley
City last week. Miss Gladys
Forbes graduated from tho same
school last year. Dr.. and Mr..
Forbes went TO Valley City 70 b
present at the exercises. Miss
Hassi returned home Saturday
While her. mother stayed over "a
visit frisndsssnd arrived home this
week. -ss5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Wiprud Correspondence

Sheriff Simons autoed through
here on business Wednesday.
Daniel Danilson, Albert Darl-
ing, Harry Wilson and Harry
Mathews went to Washburn Mon
day to act on the jury.
Miss Viviane O'Brian expects to
leave the latter part of the week
for Velva.
Miss Amelia Pressen spent a
few days at her home the latter
part of the week.
The dance ut Pete Anderson was
largely attended. Every one re-
ports a good time.
Roy Brettan made this vicinity
a pleasant call Wednesday.
Carl Smith returned home Sat-
urday from Barnsvill, N. D., where
he spent few days visiting his
aunt.
Rev. Tladmark has begun Nor
wegian school here.
John Hammock made Russo
business call Friday.
number from here attended the
picnic ct Strawberry Lake and all
report good time,
Gus Reineking made q business
call at Turtle Lake Wednesday.
Mrs. Gulliok Jaastad'is enjoying
q visit with her sister from Ari-
zona for q few weeks.
A. E. Felland moved his
house on to his other farm the fore
part of the week. -
Jonas Palneberg aud Matt Kelly
made Turtle Lake q pleasant call
saaurdsy - %
jess spaulding and family cons
template on going to the river for
q few days ..r,.
Mrs. Jonas Palneburg is expecting
a friend from South Dakota this
week who will visit her fora short
time. 1913 u -
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reineking
arrived Saturday from Harvey to
spend a few days With their brother
Gus and family.
Mr.. Miller Of Underwood called
on,friends in our vicinity Thursday.
Elmer Love il busy now days tear
ing down the buildings q the mine
and hauling them 70 his farm and
rebuilding them into . barn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
Gov. Burke Boosts
For North Dakota

Boston Paper Contains Interview
With Our Executive Who Tells
Of Splendid Conditions
One of the Boston papers of re-.
cent date contained the following
interview with Gov. John Burke
regarding the crop conditions of
the state this year and the states
resources:
In common with most other of
the prominent men who have been
visiting Boston this week with the
Chicago Association of Commerce
party, Gov. John Burke of North
Dakota is optomistic on the west
ern outlook. Concerning crop and
other fundamental conditions he
says: ...
"North Dakota's spring wheat
crop was hit hard last year by
drought, but our farming com.
munity has not let up bit. Our
spring wheat crop, which in 1909
came within 3,3l8,OOO bushels of
the 94,080,OOO bushel mark of
Minnesota, our greatest rival, bids
fair this season to show big in
crease. Throughout the entire
state I have never seen the crops
so far advanced at corresponding
date as they are this year, and the
outlook for a bumper harvest was
never better. Acreage planted has
also shown heavy gain. This is
true also Of haxseed and corn, in
the harvesting of which North Da-
kota has been making a notable
advance.
"The state now has 45,O00,O0O
acres of agricultural lands, one
third of which is under cultivation.
Discoveries of large natural gas
supplies within the past three
years have resulted in a consid.
erable impetus to one portion of
the state. Approximately $4,000
square miles of Ignite coal have
also been proved up within our
limits.
Sentiment in the state con-
corning desirability of reciprocity
seems divided, with many as
su,ning an Indifferent attitude. If
the Canadian pact is approved, 1
believe it is sure to result in the
extention of the 13 Hill branches
now running only to the interna-
tional border of our state. Re-
gardless Of the Taft agreement.
North Dakota already has 1898
miles of railroad in operation, and
at least 1000 more will be built
within q year. This new con-
struction is being undertaken by
the Great Northern, Northern
Pacific, st. Paul and 500 lines.
"Our slight loss of population
to the Dominion is very much
more than Offset by the influx Of
immigrants from Iowa, Mime
sofa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Mis-.
souri,. Indiana and Nebraska:
Population of the state in the
past decade has jumped 80 per
cent. .''
almost every prosperous farmer
in North Dakota now owns an
automobile. Our per capita wealth
has reached sl,s56. Our banks
are in good Condition, and money
is plentiful. I firmly believe that
the business situation is likely to
shows marked improvement late
this year.
"The financial position Of North
Dakota (which has but recently
come Of age, having been admitted
to the Union but little more than
q years agu) has been made very
strong through the availability Of
the federal ecvernment's admission
grsnt ofaover 100000 aores Of
land, This has largsly helped to
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-30
G. I. Bickford Was
]. Found TO Be Guilty
The Jury Was Out Nine Hours and
Balloted Six TfmeS-Two Held
Out For Acquittal


embezzlement of the sum of $54.
65.o
Such was the verdict of the jury
in the case of G.. L. Bickford,
former state treasurer, charged
with the embezzlement of $50, 900
of the states fund, whose trial here
has centered the interest of the
entire state in Washburn for the
past two weeks.
The trial began Monday, June
10, and occupied the attention Of
the court for nine days. The jury
was given the case at ten o'clock
Wednesday morning and was out
nearly ten hours.
When seen by press representa-
tives after the verdict had been
announced, the defendant declined
to make any statement for publical
: ton, but Attorney George Bangs
of Grand Forks, who had con-
Quoted the defense, said. s:The
verdict is palpably contrary to al
evidence offered in the case and
we will most assuredly appeal the
case" Mrs. Bickford was greatly
affected by the verdict and at the
time of the reporters call was in
tears.
While Of course gratified at the
verdict of guilty, the state was
disappointed in the small sum
fixed by the jury as the amount
embezzled. ~.
The prosecution looks upon the
amount as a compromise verdict,
the sum being fixed at that figure
in order to bring over some who
we're holding out for acquittal.
It is reliably reported that on
the first ballot the jury stood seven
to five for conviction. Later the
ballot was nine to three. Then it
dropped back to seven to five, then
for several ballots the jurors stood
ten to two. Finally with eleven
for conviction and one still holding:
out for acquittal, the compromise
was effected.
OF the jury which convicted
Bickford, seven were farmers, two
were merchants, one a mining
engineer, one painter, and one
hotel man. Seven of these pro-
fessed republioanism as their
politics, when questioned by the
defense during the empanelling of
the jury, great deal of attention
being paid to the political afilia-
tions of the prospective jurors
during their examination at the
outset of the trial.
Washburn has been given q
great deal of desirable publicity as
q result Of the trial being held
here. Outside the direct material
gain to the business interests Of
the town, the many visitors to the
city nearly all Of them being peo.
pie Of prominence in the state.
have an opportunity to note. the
prosperity of the community and
the excellent outlook for the future
which is Washburn's portion. The
Commercial Club and in fact alt
citisens of the town hare adesan'
sGort 70 max the stag here pleas
ant for the many witnesses, at
torneys. and others interested in
the trial Who have been here dur
ing the past two weeks.
The case WAS brought to Mo-
Lean county on a change Of venue;
and Judge ". Q. Crawford Of.
Dickinson sat in the case. being
oalled il By Judge Winchester.
egainst whom an affidavit .of
preipdia had been fled. States
Attorney ". =. Smith 4 Burleigh5
oonpty oenduossd the prese ecution,
assisted 81 IL law partner, !. =. =.
3 M curdy, and Judge, Enssrud q {
sreo. George Banss q Grand
orfs. SISTED ~ the ~ firm Of
Nj ~ Sisss
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10

Robert Attlesey was born in Cam
bridgeshire, England, Feb. l, 1886. He
emigrated to America in 1853 and for
time worked on contract building the
first railway in the state when it built
out from Milwaukee to the Mississippi
river through Edgerton. He always
delighted in telling how he helped pull
stalled train into the station here
with oxen the first winter the road was
put in operation. He started butcher
shop in Edgerton in 1866, which he con-
Quoted for nearly 40 years or until he
retired from active business.
The deceased was first married Dec.
10, 1869, to Mrs. P A. Scott, who died
in 1878. On May 8, 1880, he was mar
ried to Mrs. Mary Wilson, mother of
B. c., the late Dexter L., and George
Wilson, later we'll known business men
of Edgerton. To this union one daugh-
ter was born, who died in early child
hood.
Mr.. Attlesey always took great in
terest in secret societies, being among
the early members in establishing the
Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges of this
city, as we'll as a charter member of
the Order of Eastern Star, having held
important offices of trust in each of
them. He was also treasurer of Fas-
sett Cemetery association for the past
20 years. Being among the first set
tiers of Edgerton he was able to give
his counsel and assistance to the devel
opment and progress of our city. Few
men have been permitted to spend
more contented and happy life or pass
away with the satisfaction of having
yoorfOrrnn6 his life work we'll
Funeral services were held from the
Congregational church at o'clock
Thursday afternoon, the Rev. F. w.
Schoenfeld officiating. The burial was
Masonic in charge of Fulton Lodge,
No. SO.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

Mrs. Jesse Saunders died suddenly al
Albion of heart trouble.
The Hutson House at Stoughton was
quite badly damaged by fire.
Mr.. and Mrs John Johnson celebrat-
ed their 10th wedding anniversary.
Joseph Boothroyd died at his home
near Stebbinsville after a long and
painful illness.
Jimmie Collins won a $50 yard foot
race against professional at James
vile for purse of $500.
L. w. Langworthy and Laura Moore
were married at the u. S. hotel by
Rev. J. Schneider on the 9th inst.
The circuit court of Dane county
opened its November term in the new
court house which cost SITE, 900, said TO
be the finest in the state.
Friday, Nov. IL, 1886.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
Early Morning Wedding.

Herbert Keegan of Dunkirk and
Mary Boyle of the same town were
united in marriage at St. Joseph's
church, Rev. FIR. Harlin officiating, at
$50 o'clock Wednesday morning. Fol
lowing the church ceremony wedding
breakfast was served at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Madden in this city.
The couple left soon after for Iowa on
brief bridal trip for visit to rela-
tives, after which they will make their
home in Dunkirk. The groom is a
brother of Mrs. Stephen and John
Madden of this city, and the bride the
daughter of one of the prosperous
farmers of Dane county, both enjoying
a large circle of we'll wishers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
Delegates to Boston Convention.

The national convention of the Gam
ma Phi Beta sorority will be held in
Boston November z to IL. The local
society, the Gamma chapter, has sent
as delegates Miss Ruth Cotton of Eau
Claire and Miss Clara Jensen of Edger-
ton. Other members of the sorority
who accompanied the delegates were
Miss Hazel Houser, Miss Marie Cary
of Sioux City, Iowa, and Miss Edith
McMillen of Fort Atkinson. The young
ladies expect to be gone at least ten
days, visiting New York city and Wash
ington before returning. = Madison
Democrat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED.
Robert Attlesey Peacefully Passes to
His Final Rest

Another of the very few remaining
pioneer residents of this county was
peacefully called to his reward in the
death of Robert Attlesey, which took
place at his home in this city shortly
before II o'clock Monday evening. The
life spark fled while he slept and APP
parently without a struggle he passed
to the Great Beyond While he was
known to be afflicted with heart af-
lection, he had been in his usual health
the previous day and evening and re-
tired in an unusually cheerful mood.
Mrs. Attlesey returned later from the
theater and Mr.. Attlesey spoke to her
as she came in, but she had not yet
gone to sleep when she noticed her
husband was not breathing naturally
and upon Investigation found that he
was dead. The machinery of life had
simply run down and stopped.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
Guest Day at the Monday Club.

The Monday Club met at the home of
Mrs. C. L. Culton Nov. 7th. 1t being
guest day. the following program
was offered under the leadership of
Mrs. NJ. J. Schmidt:
Mrs Linnevold
Grand Opera in America $500. Mrs. Schmidt
s.Natoma' ..................V Victor Herbert
Mrs. A. Clarke
II Love You Truly ...... Carrie Jacobs Bond
Mrs. Schmidt
Lillian Nordica
The Girlhood of Nordica. Mrs. Geo. Farman
Renaissance of Nordica. Mrs. Van Ess Green
Violin Solo . Selected
Kathleen Culton
Duet-.The Night Bells
Misses Coon and Hargrayes
Solo-'sWhen Love Is Done
"A Bowl of Roses .........- Miss BUCK
Solo-sTemple Bells .............-.....F1 nden
Miss Coon
Original Composition. .......... Hazel sweeney
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
Married.
o'LEARY-oLSON

The wedding of Miss Clara Olson OF
Albion and Mr.. William O'Leary of
Madison, took place Thursday morning,
Nov. End, at II o'clock at the Catholic
parsonage, Father Harlin officiating.
The bride wore dainty gown of white
voille over silk, and carried a bouquet
of brides roses. She was attended by
her sister, who wore pink gown and
wore pink carnations. The best man
was Ralph O'Leary, brother of the
groom. After the ceremony they went
to the home of the bride in Albion,
where bountiful dinner was served to
thirty-fiye guests. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were received by the young
couple and hearty congratulations for a
happy and prosperous future. They
will make their home in Albion for the
winter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10
tobacco Notas

Mr.. G. w. Spitzner of New York ar
rived in the state Wednesday evening.
Fred School, the capable foreman fol
NJ. L. Carrier in the Madison ware
house of A. Coin & Co., has been called
east to take charge of the packing OF
New England leaf for Cohn & Co.
Mr.. Rose, of Rose & Wobbe, return
ed to New York the fore part of the
week after purchasing several pack
ings of Wisconsin leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10

-Brodhead Independent: John A..
Young left Monday for Jefferson on
business. He informs us that he has
recently purchased the handsomest
pearl he has ever seen in all of his
years of experience as pearl dealer.
It is not the largest he has had by any
means, but the handsomest, weighing
only IL grains, but absolutely perfect.
He values it at $500.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-10


the disease in an effort to arouse the
people to the seriousness of the situa-
ton in hopes to educate the community
on the question and thereby reduce the
percentage of deaths from this cause.
He also aims to establish local branches
of the association, in which event so
per cent of the receipts of the sales of
Christmas stamps will remain with the
local branch to defray expenses of local
investigation.
The revival services conducted by
Rev. Joel A. Smith and his assistants
at the NJ E. church were decided
success. About twenty adults were
converted and a large number of young
people accepted Christ as their savior
Prof. Dibble and wife are we'll qualified
for their chosen calling. Mr.. Dibble is
not only singer of exceptional ability
but splendid preacher as WELL Prof.
Thonnes, who is a conservatory of
music graduate, has voice of splendid
volume and tone of excellent quality.
He sings from the heart and touches
hearts with his gospel songs. Dr.
Smith is an able and convincing speak
er, his sermons are full of interesting
incidents taken from his travels and
his career as an evangelist. His SER
mon last Sunday night was master
piece, delivered with forceful eloquence.
The church was packed to the doors.