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The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Is Roosevelt Right

Leslie's Weekly says that Roosevelt 8
new party marks the elimination OF
the country's unrest. The new party
call says that the old parties are in the
hands Of crooked political bosses
and of ..the privileged classes" !" There
fore, q National Progressive movement
on non-sectional lines il imperatively
needed. The call adds that the new
party will support legislation TO favor
honest business, promote prosperity
and secure "a better and more equi-
table diffusion Of prosperity.
The business men of this country as
q general thing are honest. If there
are exceptions. they apply to every
one else. The jails, the poorhouses,
the insane asylums are not filled with
business men. It is not the offspring OF
business men that fill our orphan
5asylums. The American business man
Il as square, honest and just g the
business man Of any part Of the world.
"A new party must have some reason q y
for its birth. II there is no better
reason for Colonel Rooseyelt's new .'1
party that 90 indie efinably and loosely
stated in the call for his national con. cofiil.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Barley Grows Fast

Devils Lake, N. D., July 27.-Three
months from the completion of the
seeding to the starting of harvesting
is the record of crop of barley owned
by Silver Serumgard on his farm which
adjoins Devils Lake. The seeding was
finished April 81, and this week the
field was in the shock and ready for
the threshing machine, which will be
started inside of week.
Never in the history of the lake
region have the crops developed so sue
cessfully as the past thirty days. In
every direction fields of waving grain,
such as have not been seen in years,
greet the traveller. Only the early
barley and winter rye has been cut, the
harvesting starting this week.
The average farmer of this section of
the state does not care much for the
word ''bumper" More than once it has,
in their opinion, started the market
down the toboggan. The agriculturists
are not using the word this year, but
if prospects ever warranted it the word
would be spelled with capital letters.
Ideal weather conditions have pre-
vailed. The July rains just finished the
growth of the fields. There has been
sufficient wind to keep the grain in mo-
tion with warm weather during the past
week which could not have been more
opportune. 1t came just after spell
of fine cool growing weather, when the
roots of the grain were taking great
hold down deep in the soil.
Occasional fields of flax have failed
to keep pace with the other grains, due,
it is said, to the weather conditions.
There are many fields that have held
their own with the wheat, the stand of
flax straw being waist high. On the
Clark Kelly farm east of Devils Lake,
on the lake shore, flax is now in blossom
and many declare it is the finest field
ever raised in North Dakota. The farm
is recognized as the most modern in the
Northwest, farming being done on a
strictly scientific basis.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Third Party Nam
ed Their Delegates
They May let Col. Roosevelt Decide
Ab0nt the State Ticket In
North Dakota

The North Dakota Third party con-
vention in session at the Sons of Nor
way hall here Friday voted to defer
endorsement of state ticket and con-
tented itself with the selection of ten
delegates, two delegates-at-large and
ten alternates to the national Third
party convention in Chicago in August
The convention authorized the appoint
ment, by its chairman Judge w. s.
Lauder of Wahpeton, of an executive
committee of five who will have charge
of the Third party campaign in North
Dakota until the next Third party state
convention is held after the national
convention. 1t is expected that Judge
Lauder will announce his appointees for
this committee today.
The fight in Fridays convention
hinged on the endorsement of L. B.
Hanna as the Third party gubernator-
ial candidate. Hanna's friends were
we'll represented in the convention, but
in the final test of strength were de-
feated by five to three vote. The
test came at the last moment on the
question of resubmission of the report
of the credential committee, as the
anti-Hanna men triumphed when they
voted Is to Is against the resubmission
of the report.
A considerable representation Of
those who found it impossible to tear
themselves away from the Republican
party attended the convention Friday.
And there were not q few who seemed
willing to be Third party men in nation
al politics, but unwilling to cut loose
from the party at home. Some of these
latter were nominees of the party for
county Office and feared the placing of
a new state ticket in the field, even
though it was comprised of progressives
already nominated, would hurt county
tickets.
The delegates selected to the nation
al Third party convention at Chicago
are: Delegates at Large: W.S. Laud-
er, Wahpeton; A. Y. Moore, Wimble-
don; district delegates; A. M. Baker,
Fargo; G. A. Hazen, Larimore; S. Ser
umgaard, Devils Lake; P. H. Rourke,
Lisbon; David Bartlett, Cooperstown;
S. M. Ferris, Dickinson; E. S. Peter
son, Park River; H. L. Van Bencholen,
Stanton; A. M. Christianson, Towner.
Alternates: o. B. Burtness, Grand
Forks; G. L. Metcalf, Lakota; o. J.
Sorlie, Buxton; Alex Wright Oakes; A.
B. Cox, Valley City; L. Nelson, Martin;
Thomas Vallancy, Valley City; Matt
johnson, Bottineau; Chris Schweigerd,
Stanton. News.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Had Family Reunion

A family reunion was held last Sun
day at the Herman Hanson farm fif-
teen miles north of Washburn. There
are eight girls and three boys in the
family. The four oldest are married
and all were home with their families
and few friends. The beautiful grove
of trees near the house kept all cool
during the warm afternoon. A bounti-
GUS dinner was served at noon and a
lunch in the evening before the guests
departed. Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson enjoy
having company and every one feels at
home while visiting there.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
W. D. Washburn Died at His Home
IN Minneapolis on Monday Evening
The City Washburn Was Named His HonWas First Man De
velope Ignite Coal Industry IN North Dakota and Built the
First Railroad Through the County

Hon. William D. Washburn, former
United States senator from Minnesota
and member of the well-known Wash
burn family, passed away at his home
in Minneapolis Monday night after an
illness of five weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn left in Feb
ruary for short trip abroad for the
benefit of Mrs. Washburn's health.
She has been steadily improving but
five weeks ago while in Carlsbad,
Germany the senator began to show
signs of illness and the doctors advised
him to start for home at once. 1t was
feared at one time that the journey
could not be made. He reached home
week ago but was in very low con-
dition from that time until his death.
He leaves wife and four sons, Ed.
win C. was travelling with his parents,
w. D. Washburn, Jr., lives at Prentice,
Wis, Stanley, another son, makes his
home in Canada and Cadwallader
famous as an etching artist, was in
Mexico when the summons came tt
return home.
The Washburn family was we'll known
here and all extend sympathy to the
bereaved.
This town was named after Mr.
Washburn. He has always taken
deep interest in the welfare OF oul
little city and worked hard towards
getting the railroad through this county
All day Tuesday the flags in Washburr
were at half mast in honor of the great
man who has fulfilled his duty upon
this earth.
William Drew Washburn was 81
years old January IA last. He has beer
a resident of Minnesota since 1856
when he first came to the state as
young lawyer, just graduated from
Bowdoin college and having studied
law for two years in the Office of hi
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Did he Get Revehge?

The Editor of the Max Enterprise
certainly lives in community in which
there is at least one big coward whose
size can be estimated by the dirty work
he did in the Enterprise Office during
the absence of the editor. Mr.. Walker
has the following to say about the
matter.
Last Thursday morning while we
happened to be out of the office for a
short time someone came in and pied
case of our type. We are mention
ing no,names but never the less we are
pretty sure of the party that was look
ing after our welfare, and should it
happen again someone will be thinking
seriously of looking for a different
climate.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Creamery was Destroyed

The loss of the creamery at Denhoff
by fire is big one for A. E. Foster,
the owner. He built q big fire in the
engine room last Saturday morning and
then went home to breakfast. Soon
afterwards the whole building was on
fire and the creamery q total loss
which will amount to $4,000 with small
insurance.
Denhof is said to be the best trading
point in Sheridan county and during the
past two months the creamery had
shipped out an average Of ], 400 pounds
Of butter per day.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02

brother Israel.
He first entered politics in 1858, two
years after he came to Mimi, being
elected to the state Legislature and
serving one term. He was appointed
surveyor general of Minnesota by
President Lincoln in 1861, in which po-
sition he served four years. When he
retired he engaged in the numbering
business, establishing one of the first
large mills near Anoka in 1870, and did
much for the development of the lum-
Der trade in Minnesota. In 1870 he was
returned to the state Legislature for
one term, and in 1873 was elected to
Congress, serving there six years.
Four years later he was elected to the
United States Senate, and was a men,
ber Of that body until 1895.
While he was engaged in the lum-
bering business in the early seventies
he was also busy promoting railroads
in the state. He organized and built
over forty miles of the Minneapolis &
St. Louis road in 1869, and completed
it in 1877. In 1886 he started the con-
struction of the 500 line, and was its
president until 1889, when he sold part
of his interests. He still retained a
directorate.
1t was in 1866 that he built his first
flour mill near St. Anthony Falls, lay
ing the foundation for the great mills
which still bear his name, and which
have made Minneapolis famous as the
greatest milling center in the world.
While extending the 500 road through
North Dakota, his attention was called
to the possibilities of Ignite coal in
this state, and he Immediately sci
about the development of the field. He
had, been actively engaged in the Wash
burn Ignite Coal company up to the
+ ime of his illness.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
ENJOYED the Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. H. O. Simon enter
tanned the c. F. Maennel and>J E.
Nelson families at their cottage at
Strawberry lake couple Of days last
week. They report fishing the best it
has been for some time. The trip was
made by auto.
Another fishing party to enjoy the
lake this week was composed Of DR..
N. Il. Sawyer. H. G. Hanson, Emsn'
uel Schulz and Geo. Battey.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Bergquist, Aye, and D. c. Wright,
Aye.
Commissioner Bergquist offered the
following Resolution and F. L. Mackey
moved its adoption.


following Resolution and F. L. Mackey
moved it's adoption.
Resolution
Whereas an application in writing
has been made to the Board of County
Commissioners of Mclean County,
North Dakota, under Section 1910 of
the Revised Codes of 1905, by the Nc
Lean County Fair Association of Un-
derwood, North Dakota, requesting
that they be granted the aid as pro-
vided for in said section and it appear
ing from said petition that said as
sociation is duly incorporated under the
laws of the State of North Dakota and
have at least real property in Mclean
County of the value of Twenty Five
Hundred Dollars ($25Oo.00), and over
and in all other respects said applica-
tion being in due form as provided by
statute and upon due consideration and
deliberation and it appearing to
the Board of County Commits
sioners that such association intends in
good faith to hold fair at Under
wood in said County for the exhibition
of Agricultural, horticultural, mechan-
ical and manufactured products of the
county, and live stock and other ar
ticles as are usually exhibited at such
fairs, and the Board believing that it
is to the best interest of the taxpayers
of Mclean County as whole and the
people in general that such association
should be encouraged and given
financial aid to the end that the agri-
cultural interests of the county may be
advanced, Now, Therefore;
Be 1t Resolved, that the sum of Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars,
($2500. 0O) be and the same is hereby
appropriated to the Mclean County
Fair Association to aid and assist said
association to hold fair at Underwood
within said county for the exhibition Of
agricultural, horticultural, Mechanical,
and manufactured products of the
County, live stock and such other ar
ticles as are usually exhibited at fail
and the Auditor of Mclean County is
hereby authorized and directed to levy
and extend the same against the rea
and personal property that is taxable
in Mclean county for the year, 1912.
On Roll Call the commissioners votet
as follows:
Commissioner Wright voted Yes
Commissioners Bergquist voted Yes
Commissioner Mackey voted Yes.
Attest: T. T. Thompson,
County Auditor.
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid.
D. C. Wright, commissioner and
On motion the Petition asking thai
County Commissioners levy a tax of
of one mill for an immigration Funt
was not allowed.
Upon motion the Board adjourned tt
view roads.
D. C. Wright, Chairman.
Attest: T. E. Thompson,
County Auditor.
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
Commission Proceedings
Resolution

Resolved, that the County Auditor
instruct the County Treasurer to trans
fer the sum 81 Five thousand Dollars
from the Bridge Fund to the General
Fnnd.
Commissioner Bergquist moved that
he rresolution be adopted and Commits
ssics,er +. Z. Mackey seconded the mo.
! ION. on callS 81 the Roll the Comnnis.
i istculners voted ~ follows Mackey, Aye;
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02

Il has been q number Of years since
hay was as plentiful As this year. All
( the farmers are putting up large:
quantite and nosone can complain Of q
shortage this season. ss$l
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02
School Census Large

The school census in Mclean county
is ia more this year than last year.
The following table shows the number
of children in, each school district:
The Washburn leader., 1912-08-02

party's call so specifically outlines,
how long would it take him to complete
the task if he were reelected?
Would it take one term, two terms
or all his life?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
BUENA VISTA
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.I
Buena Vista February 3.-The
youLS women of the city are pre-
pnrinE for leap year dance to be
given at the Opera House on February
u. large number OF Invita- ons
have heen sent out and the dance VIII
be one of the largest OF The season.
Mrs w. T. Paxton is chairman OF the
committee OF arrangements
\ very enjoyable entertainments was
given at the Southern Seminary Mon
day afternoon. al which time Mrs L.
a. killonSh. of New York. entertain
ed the Kappa Phis with lun- heon.
AIRS. Killongh'B guests were Misses
Lydia Kiilnough. Grace and RubInette
Lee. Louise and Lillian McGoff, Mar
jorlc Price and Miss Dcnzclle Hunt.
of Richmond.
One of the most delightful musical
entertainments of the season was
given at the Southern Seminary Tues
day evening. Mt which time Miss Glare
McCarts of New York. gave a most
interesting plano recital Her play
ing was excellent and her audience
showed their appreciation by frequent
and liberal applause.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04

IA daughter of Hon. James a. West.
who was for a number OF years State
senator from the FIRST Tennessee Dis
tr'ct.
MIR. and Mrs Vernon Trueman, OF
Roanoke. have come to Ristoi TO
make their home, and are residing on
Windsor Avenue. Mr. Trucman Is in
the express service
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Billiard left
this week for Macon. ia. Mr.. Builard3
former home. whore they VIII reside.
Mrs. T.. j. Curtin, OF Butter. Tenn.
after n visit TO hrr sister, Mrs.
Clarence BogGs here. Is now the guest
of her sister. Mrs. }. ~. Vines, at
Johnson City. Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson King are spend-
ing a few days In the Eastern cities.
Miss Maybelle Caldwell left this
week for Southern Florida to join her
parents, who are spending the winter
there.
!, Former Governor John /. Cox, of
Tennessee, who spent month with %
hunting party in the everglades Of
Southern Florida. returned to his home
in Bristol Thursday
Mrs. Lillian Kent is At home after a
visi, with friends at Jefferson City,
Tenn.
Mrs w. d. Stamper. of Washing ton
D. c.. Is the guest OF her sister. Mrs.
William 'Burrow.
Mrs. ]. r. Mcintyre is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Wright. OF Mountain CITY
Tenn.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. II. Fuller are At
home after having spent few weeks
visiting Florida cities.
Misses Bess and Lima Owen left this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
HARRIS0NBURG
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Earr. snnhurr Va Erhrual.N 2--Ir

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Harr.sonburg, Va, February 3.--Dr.
md Mrs. Gordon Todd. OF Charlottcs-
Vile, spent several days with rcla-
tives at MI. Scion.
Mrs. Pierce. of Philadelphia. is visit
Ing her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Cover.
Miss Grace Rhodes returned yesler.
day from a visit to hor sister, Mrs. L.
l. Moffitt. of Ashehoro. y. G.
Benjamin II. Hiner OF franklin, w.
Wa, was q visitor here this week. ac-
comDa MED by his son, Ralph. student
at Randolph Macon Academy.
Misses clyde and Bessie Sebrell en-
tertainch a number of frends Wcdncs-
day night at a WEIGH rabbit party.
Guests present were Misses Deluc.H
Fletcher. and Shirley Manor. and
Messrs. Tolcr and Lemley. William
Bird ma Walstcin SMELL
Mrs. f. D. Davis has returned from
q visit 10 friends in charlottesville.
Mrs. Stansbury c. Rohr is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Sargent. in
New ork City.
Mrs. c. r. Nicholas is visiting
relatives in Strasburg.
guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ney, !.
Mr. and Mrs. II. l. Campbell LEFT
8arrisonburg several days ago for
Lexington. where they will make their
home. ~
Miss MY McAillster has returned
from visit to Bluefeld, w. Va
Miss Carrie Nicholas. of Port Re-
public. is visiting her sister. Mrs. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
ARVONlA
Tspecial 10 Tho Timcs-Dispatct

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.J
Arvonia, Va, February 3.--HIr and
Mrs. X. c. Root have returned home
alter spending several days with
friends and relatives in Norfolk AMI
Richmond.
Miss Ethel hughes. who is attending
school at Fork Union Academy, Is on
visit to her parents here.
~ l.. Pitts has returned to his home
here after an extensive trip through
North Carolina. While in that state
he visited a large number of the prin-
cipnl cities and towns
Miss Myrtle Miller. who is attend
ing the Arvonia High School. spent
the weekend with her mother at Glen
more, Buckingham county
Miss Maggie Dunavant of. Enonville.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Reuben
Ayres at her home here.
On Friday evening dance was
given in the Masonic Hall by Walter
Chambers and Ernest Ayres. Some of
those present were M.sscs Maggie and
Claricc Pierce. Eleanor and Lcttic
Morgan. Maggie Dunnavant. OF Fnun-
VILE: Price of Dillwyn: Mollie Butcher.
of New Canton: Gertrude and Minnie
Pierce. OF Arvonla. and Arthur Lee
Glasgow. Harry Richardson. Ernest
Ayres, p. w. Pierce; D. Livingstone
Pierce. Will Edwards. w. G. Edwards.
ST.. Will Williams. Tom and Robert
Jeffrey.
Row. Stanley White, OF the Junior
class of Union Theological Seminary.
preached morning and night last Sun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
Many Attractive
Values Offer ed
at the Linen Section

We would remind you that our Linen
Department., which was sadly depleted
in the late holiday rush, has been re-
stored to its usual proportions. MANY
new goods have been received. and are
at your call for inspection. There are,
however, many articles left which, due
70 being muSsed, are marked at very
low prices. Fine Squares and Doylies,
in various sizes; Damasks which were
left in remnants: Napkins, Towels, in
muck, danask and bath washcloths.
We call spccial attention 20 TWO items in
damask which the economical buyer will
appreciatc-an all-lincn extra heavy German
Damask AT SOC, worth oOc yard, and Red
and White Damask, 25c, worth $50: Hall
Linen Colored Kitchen Crash, Sc yard,
worth nc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
WYTHEVILLE
Especial 10 The Times.Dispatch /,


Wythcvillc, Va, February S--Mr.
and Mrs Charles Hicks entertained a
large number OF friends at cards on
Saturday evening In honor of Mrs.
Charles Tate, OF AustinvilIc. who IS
now resident Of Wytheville,
Miss Corl"e Hampton, or Columbia,
$. g, is the guest OF Mrs. James $.
Ward
C,.dst Robert PONCE Of the " N. l.,
returned Wednesday, to Lex .Hgtnl. al
&C.! visit 70 HIS parents. sir. ana
Mrs, IL l.. Poage
MISS Nirg!.-ia Gibboney ieit Tues
day tor an extended Visit TO Miss Lind
say Wilson in New Orleans.
Mrs. Frank Goodwin Is spending tho
winter with her sister, Hiss Jane
Rutherford. at the Guerrant In Rich.
mond.
Aliss Mary Powell Is tho guest OF
Sr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Powell attheir
home in Johnson City.
Miss Dorothy Gray. OF Abingdon, 10
visiting her aunt, Mrs Virginia y.
Kent. for few weeks. g.
Mrs. w. ~. Spiilcr will leave this
week to visit her son. Boyd Splner.
and other friends in Baltimore and
Washington.
Atrs. Henry willamr. OF Martins
Vile, is tho gucst OF Mrs. Pu.ney. at
"lngleslde."
Iiomcomb Reed. OF Lynchburg Is tho
week end guest OF Or. and Mrs. il
A. Thomas.
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week for Tampa. Fla. TO join their
father, who is spending the wii.ter
BERRYVILL-E
Especial TO The Times Dispatch

Especial 10 The Times Dispatchl
Berryvillc Va, February 3.--Mr.
and Mrs. w. y. Maconb are spending
come time in Clearwater, Fla.
Tnom1s Beail, of New ork, Is visit
ING his mother. Mrs. Mary Beall.
Charles Moore. a student in Lex
'nSton school, spent some time With
as arcnts in Berryvillc last week
MIS- lillian Montgomery. OF Wash
.n2ton, is the guest of Mrs. II. ".
pier.
Miss Emily Powers entertained at
bridge last week in honor OF Miss
\Hne Sehiey. OF Frederick. Md
Miss Lena Ashwooi. who has been
visiting Mrs. J. T.. Ogden. has return
ed to her home in Winchester
Miss Daisy BoXwell, Who has boon
visiting Miss Lillian moore. for GONE
,ime, has left for chsllestown, w.
Rev Edward Wall. rector OF the
Rerryville Episcopal Church. with witc
and daughter. Miss May left recently
for Richmond, on visit
Mrs :. L. Palmbaum is In Balti
more.
Henry Myers left Tuesday for trip
to Washington. Alexandria and Char
lottesville.
Mrs A. Moore, Jr., is visiting friends
In Charleetewn, w. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
Closing Lot Prices on Ladies'
and Children's Knit Underwear
Read about the following Special Bar
gains for This week: S@
a lot Pans,ne . tAs IN
gains for this week:

y lot OF Ladies Extra Size Vests and Pants fleece ined
some OF the NoButton Vest kind among the lot o.,
closing lot price Observation-Disclosures. Zoe
The soc size for. Observation-Disclosures soc
Chldren's and Misses Union Suits, some part wool
among the lot TO ii years; white e1E
and gray; The usual soc closing lot price I.CC
Closing out odd lots OF Pants, sizes j. and o, in flat
and ribbed goods part wool red or white; in. 81 m
Ladies Fleece Lined Medium Weight Vests and 10
Pants that sold for ESQ., closing lot price JC
Boys Gray Part Wool Shirts and Drawers that sold
for Soc to Sic: sizes to Ii years broken lots o.
closing out price ........................ DOC
Chldrcn's sc Fleece Lined Vests and Pants 40.
10 years; closing price. Observation-Disclosures. 1SC