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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
CULBER1SON IS
AIDED BY FATHER

Williston, N. D., Nov. 29.-Cleve Culbert
son, charged with the murder OF ID. T..
Dillon, his wife and daughter. was yes
terday positively identified by G.: H..
as the man who was employed ~ him
several weeks last summer, under the
name of Roy Walker.
Buck charges that Culbertson stole a
horse and carriage from him escaping to
the United States after attempting to
assault his wife, and threatened her with
death if she revealed his actions until he
was out of the country.
The Saskatchewan farmer covered the
whole route made by Culbertson from the
Plentywood, Mont, and Crosby; N. y.
and thence southwark to Ray, where the
triple murder as committed.
Culbertson was shown to have sold the
horse for $25 at Plentywood, While he also
disposed OF a robe, stolen from Buck, for
The aged father of the prisoner also
visited the county Jail this eek and the
old man broke down when he saw his son
During the entire interview it'll his par
ent. hoover, Culbertson maintained inno-
cence.
Money for the defense of the alleged
murderer was posted by the father and
counser has been employed. The elder
Culbertson resides at Evanston, WyO., and
he is badly broken up over his sons ar.
rest, though he believes in his plea of
mnOcenSe.
The father said he had seen little Of
his son for he last year and a half.
YoUN GBoAIN BANANA CLUSTER
Miller, S. D., Nov. PA ~variegated
colored snake, 2 feet s inches in length.
with a diamond shaped head as large
as a half dollar. was found by Charles
Volker in a bunch of bananas in r. P
Sutphen's store. The reptile had evil
IDENTIFY concealed itself on the banana
stalk in South America as it is a species
some to be a youi.I.; boa constructor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
farmers Plan
own ELEVATOR.

Cogswell, n. D.. Nov. 29.-The meeting
called for the purpose of organizing a
farmers elevator in Cogswelr was well
attended and resulted in the appointment
OF a board of directors of well known
farmers. Nearly $4,000 worth Of stock was
subscribed at the time of the meeting
and a like amount has been taken up
since, which insures the success iof ne
project. NJ # FE5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30

Mandan, NV oy--Tliut ASel II Ajolph
Soderstrcm until recently on hon,csteads
near Strain. were killed and their bodies
devoured by wolves. is the horrible in
by friends.
The two left Morton county about two
years ago. Alex Soderstrom selling his
farm to Il. A. Tostevin, editor IF the Pho
neer. They went from here to Canada
and settled near Ferentosh, Alberto.
information regarding the tragic md
was received by former nalghbora, Emil
and Albert Fischer, of Strain.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
IMMIGRATION AGENT
FOR M'LEAN COUNTY

Garrison, N. d., Nov. 29.-T. J.. Star
ley, erstwhile townsite proprietp. at I'D
geley, n later editor there and il this
place, has been selevted by The business
men of Mclean county as a KIND Of a
business and better farming agent for the
county. A fund has been guaranteed to
pay his salary and expenses and nc is
now on the job of internal improvement.
He will act as county immigration agent
in conjunction with the state department
OF agriculture. He will assist in the bet
ter farming work in the organization OF
farmers clubs and inspiring. new indus
trial enterprises in this county.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
MORTGAGE over
CHURCH RAISED

Langdon. n. D.. Nov. 29.-Langdon
Catholics Sunday will participate in ser
vices which will witness the cancellation
of a $3.50 mortgage on the church prop
erty. The fund has been completed al
ready, and tomorrow the raising Of the
big debt will be formally celebrated.
At the morning service Sunday the car
celled mortgage will be given to the
member of the congregation who has
given the greatest sum towards it's liqui
dalton.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
MR.. FOLEY RETURNED.

Mr.. James w Foley returned Sat
urday evening from a two weeks tour
of the northern part Of the state,
where he has filled q number Of en-
gagements in delivering his readings.
Next week he goes to Minot, Ken
mare, Enderlin and other cites where
he will fill like engagements. Mr..
Foley is meeting with splendid sue
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
NO Difficulty IN
SECURING Cattle

Dickinson. N. D., Nov. 29.-Farmers
with any security at all and so situated
thai they. can care for a few head of cat
tie will have no difficulty in securing
either beef or dairy types of cattle. W.
L.. Richards, a local banker has arranged
to purchase several hundred cattle. Hig'i
grade cows and heifers will be secured
wherever they can be obtained fnr spring
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30
MRS ,lUScH DIES.

jamestown, N. D., Nov. 29.-Mrs. Ur-
sula Karcher Lusch. widow Of former
Court Commissioner j. j. Leisch, passed
away at lis 9. M. Wednesday at her
home near Parkhurst. She had the dis
to settle in the county and make her
home here. For a year she and Mr..
Leisch made their home in jamestown bu-
the following spring moved upon thrir
homestead near what is 10Y Parkhurst
station on the northern ranch in which
vicinity she made her home ever since.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30

Jaws which are removable and re-
versible are supplied with a new
German wise, to hold wedge shaped
objects.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30

state farm for stealing a hog at Way
cross, Ga.
In Camden court j. j. Roaw, COIL
victed of hog stealing, received a
years sentence on tie farm, but will
be released upon payment Of a fine
of $3.50.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-30

cess wherever he goes and is deeply
appreciated by the large audiences
which greet him in every city.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
THE KING OF DIAMONDS

hiding Palce. the man. an ex-convict,
with the frame Of a giant. sprsng at his
purSuer suddenly from an inner room.
The policeman had a seconds warn
ing. II was something, but not enough
got his club out, but simultaneously
his assailant WAS on him with the feroc-
tty OF catsmovnt They closed in
bone breaking endesvOr. and before they
were locked together for ten fearful
seconds the officer Of the Law bitterly
regretted the professional pride which
sent him single handed into this I'M
equal strife.
For he was physically outclassed. and
he knew it and there is no more un-
nerving knowledge can come to man
IN such a supreme moment. Neverthe-
less. he was a brave man and he fought
with all the resolution that is born OF
the consciousness Of Justice and moral
right. But Providence is on the side
of big battslions. and "Jooky'' was tall
er. heavier. very much more active.
Moreover liberty ia as potent an in
centiVe as law any day. and law was
being steadily throttled when the pale
CLEAN Of Philips candle lii up the con
fines " the uhnous howell about which
the two men stamped ami mrched and
wrestlsd
At the precise moment Of The boy 5
entrance the Dolicemsn's knees yielded
ana he fell. with his remorseless antAE-
onst uppermost Philip, gazing at them
"tde-el ed. almost fell. too, for his left
foot rolled on the constablss star
Being fashioned Of the stun which
POUNDS empires-on the principle that
instant action is worth century OF
diplomacy he picked up the truncheon
and brought It down on JOCKEYS" hard
skull with such emphasis that the con.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13

vict emitted a queer sort of cough and
collapsed Imply on top of his con
quered adversary
Then the boy was hoErlted. The two
lay so stIIl that he imagined both were
dead. II iS one thing TO help the law,
but quite another 10 Kill man. Ne
did not want TO be a murderer as we'll
as millionaire. not knowing then the
qualities which 90 to form these varIe-
ties OF the genus homo are strangely
alike.
lie sazed az them as m a trance. but
relief came when he heard them breath
Ing Stentoriously. At last. after a pause
that apparently endured unuumbered
minutes. the constable weakly rolled
himself free from the bulky form of his
would-he slayer, and sat up
He inflated his lungs vigorously.
Then he managed TO gasp:
Thank YOU! You've saved my lifer'
He pressed his ribs with both hands
and gtngerly felt his throat. He stood
IN. His lamp was stin alight. but a
quantity OF oil had run over his tunjo
and trousers
BY jove. boy, You are brick" he
said. and his voice was under control
again
Philip answered not q word: his eyes
were glued on the PROSTATE form of
Jocky. The policeman understood his
fear. and laughed
Don't YOU worry about him He'll
do a stretch all right ! would have
given him a harder ons than that IL l
got swing At him
His words were quickly justified. The
fallen man growled unintelligibly and
moved With q rapidity born of much
practice the officer hsndcuffed him.
There must have been some sense OF
familiarity in the touch OF the steel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
Copyright. 1904. by Edward J. Globe
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

"A man with broken nose Ry Jove.
I'm looking Tor party that descrip-
lion. a rank wrong an Robbery with
violence and . few other little things
What sort Of man was he? You saw
his ACE only. suppose
The constable stepped back into the
paved court \ rapid twist Of his hand
sent a vivid CLEAN Of light dancing over
ruined tenemeuts. disheveied doorways
and shattered windows.
"A tail man, said Philip, taller than
you for I could see his chin over the
string Of the curtain He had a big
face with eyes that stuck our bold
ly-"
BY the Lord it's Jocky. right
enough" cried the constable Nov.
where can he have got to? He's sn
ugly customer TO tackle single handed, -
he added. beneath his breath
Wont YOU wait bit urtn act some
help said Philip. anNtousgy
tn, man appeared TO debate the point
The nearest comradc was an acting ser.
geant newly promoted. II he were
summoned. The kudos OF q smart cap
ture would be his 10y right Of seniority
Nc" announced the constable. stub
bornlN III he ID here. ! will handle
him myself"
Again his lamp swept the small area
Of the news and revealed no LIVING Oh.
feet He quickly untsStened his belt
took ~ his grestcoaJ. ana readiusted
hetI and lamp again.
Now I'm ready FOR hiw. lie sriuued
| Put my coat inside. boy. aud stand
Al the door Yourself with the candle in
your hand u YOU see anything, Ven
out TO ne"
Philip obey - These preparations Tor
% deadly struggle appealed to his very
soul. for your healthy minded boy Of u
has generally ceased 70 be a highway.
/ man or pirate in imagination, and
aims rather at planting the Union Jack
un Slacis hrisuug with hostile can
non
The policeman feeling tor the loose
strap Of his J-Uncheon. commenced a
careful survey of the news u, had
not gone five Yards when there was
"a loud crash of broken glass. The
building az the other mo Of the yard
possessed couple OF windows facing
'nto another inulosure at the back oh
Vonsiy. the broken nosed "Jocky." un-
seen himself haG observed the consta D.
HES movements
The policeman instantly abandoned
! his cautious tactics He ran toward the
/ door Of tne house whence the sound
came Il resisted somewhat but yielded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13

bracelets, for the recipient of this deli
cate attention stirred uneasily.
You knocked him silly" grinned the
policeman, but he will get his wits
back in a minute or two Can YOU bring
him a drink OF water II don't do me
any harm. either"
Philip hurried swry to comply with
this request. His mind was relieved
now. and with the backward swing Of
the mental pendulum came the rehec-
ton that the least said Of his connec-
ton with the case the better
He filled small tin at the scuilery
tap and ran with It to the scene of
the CAPTURE. The constable was gently
shaking his prize and addressing him ny
name:
"Jocky' JoclSy Mason, Pull yourself
together This way for the Old Bal
ley
'If you please said Philip. Il would
be very greatly obliged were my name
not mentioned at ell with reference to
this affair"
The policeman, whose senses we're
normal again. was instantly impressed
by the boys grand manner. His accent
was that of the men of the University
Mission. And how many boys OF his
age would have struck 80 straight and
truly at critical moment?
We'll. don't YOU see. that viii be
rather 6ifTicult," was the answer. at
was Won who told me where he was
and the man himself knows that with
out somebody's help | could not have
arrested him. There is no need to
mince matters. l have YOU to thank
for not being laid here stiff"
Philip said no more. To press his re
quest implied a powerful motive. The
stars in their courses must have CON
spired that day TO supply him with ex-
element.
Mason eagerly guiped the water held
TO his lips Then he tried to raise his
right hand 10 his head All! He un-
derstood. A food of oaths began to
msander thickly from his mouth.
That's better" said the constsb able
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
Up-to-Date Jokes

Robbie Wcel YOU send mother leg
% mutton. please. Mr. Bonesg
Bones Yes, my boy
Bohhie And mother SAYS II ats as
.Nnv AS the last the man needn't
rnock He can push g, through the let
Or box
Great Picture buyer GO hostess
What do YOU think of an artist vino
painted cohwebs on the ceiling so truth.
fully that line servant wore herself into
an attack of nervous prosJratiou try
ug TO sweep them down.
Hostess "a woman of experienced
There may have been such an artist,
bun there never was such a servant
Mrs Brown our language ass ml Of
Wtsnomers For Instance, I met a man
once who was a perfect bear. ana they
all him a civil engineer
Mrs Smith-Yes. but that's not so
ridiculous as the man they call teller
IN "a hank He won't tell YOU anything.
asked one the other day how much
money my husband had on deposit. snd
.a fust laughed al me
Nu ola lady wishing Go pan a c"mpl-
scent 90 the preaching Of the new vicar,
OLD him
Really. sir. we didn't know what sin
was until YOU came 20 the parish
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
BY LOUIS TRACY

! encouragingly. Now up you get! It.
no use. Jocky. I won't let you kick me
You must either go quietly or l will
drag you to the street over the stones
and that will hurt"
The man glared DULY al mis- captor
With the apathy Of his class he knew
when he was beaten. and became sub.
| missive in demeanor Philip. holding
HIS candle aloft, maTveled at his own
| temeTity in hitting this giant. oxlike in
size and strength.
Mason wabhled his head and ersned
his neck awkwardly.
100 gev me that crack on the nut?"
he asked.
The roof dropped" was the jocular
reply ,,...
on Yer atore We could use Yer stick We
was fairly bested until somebody ahted
me wiz a welt on the skylight''
Never mind. Jocky. TN hurt YOU 90
think just now Come on"
But the ex-convtct became sensible
Of the unwonted light N the deserted
house, and slowly turned his head un-
til his glance rested on Philip
W ny. ne thdiTtl,' Nlli an lthpIerd
ton, that's the hloomin kid 90 found
the dfmonds. 1 seed i'm a-countiu' of
EN- White stones. the paper said. an
bits of iron. too. 4 trunk full of EN-
z as one in is pocket as big as an
egg
The policeman laughed. so did Phil
ip. shrilly, with ready acceptance of the
cue.
Come along, Jocky. you're wool
gathering. III get you a pint of coffee
at the station, just TO show there's no
malice said the constable
The water was too strong for him -.
put in Philip.
The ex-convict began to protest, hut
ne wasted words in swearing. The
sailor" grssped him by the arm and
marched him down the yard. saying
over his shoulder:
Pull that door TOO. I'll come back
for my coat in half hour
To Be Continued To- morrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
Pa S Protest

Pal pa. now often have / told YOU
not to say I seen you?'"
Now, you look a-here, Maggie" in
terrupted the old man. laying down
his knife and fork, maybe you VIII
make your Twin by good grammag
and higher education but your M
and me. we're jest obliged to take H.
summer boarders, an they demdnC
tn dialect if they pay our rates. s.
what I say goes, see?-whether she's
grammatic or not"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-13
A VAGRANT MIND
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Copyright. 1913. by American J ournal- Examine

c iNtE early this has
y With unworded rhythm. rhyme without thought
II may he the MUSES. take this way of urging
The patience and pains Ny which poems wrought
1t may be some singer who passed
With songs all unfinished i
And trying to tell me the Of story.
Which am too dull of perception IL hear
hear not. see not. but feel sweet swinging
And Swaying of meter. I'm sunlight md shade
Inc Still arch of Space with such music is
As never audible orchestra
The moments glide by and one is
A-qnver with life is leaf on the tree
And out on the is
As hllow with billow goes racing with gee
with never thought that is worthy saying
And never theme to he put into song
since early this morning been Strayips
\ vagahond thing. with a vsgabond thronS
W tn gay idle moments. and of ocean
win winds and with sunbesms. reetops and birds
IL has lifted along in the JOY mere motion
10 songs without music without words
The Press., 1913-07-02
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. Perlin Dimock has opened ice cream rooms.
 Miss Alice Davis of Rockville spent Sunday with friends in the place.
 Miss Alice Davids of Rockville spent Sunday with friends in the place.
 The annual strawberry supper and social will be held Thursday evening of this week.
 Miss Mildred Curtis and Wilton Dimock are spending a week with their cousins in Blandford, Mass.
 Miss Gladys Cummings and Melvin Cummings of Stafford Springs art staying a while with their uncle, A, M. Richardson.
 eeg Misses Ora and Hazel Charter spen Saturday and Sunday in Hartfort visiting their cousins, Mrs. Jam Woltersdorf and Harry SchOfield, ant also went to Elizabeth park.
 Crystal Lake district school Ina had eight scholars enrolled this spring Fife Wiers and Ruby Gold have no been absent or tardy during the las term. Lucy Kissen was not absen or tardy during the winter term Many of the scholars were intereste' in wild flowers. Ruby Gold gathere over GA varieties and Lima Wiers cam next in the list.
The Press., 1913-07-02
ASHFORD.

Andrew Smith has given The Press some interesting statistics relative to the town. MT. Smith well remem- bers Philip Squire, who enlisted in HIT in the revolutionary war, Charles Lee of the Mexican war and Samuel Curtis of the war of 1872. These men are all dead, but Gen. E. W. Whitaker of the civil war, who went out in 1861, is still living and re- sides in Washington, D. c. Seventy years ago there were four hotels III Ashford, located at Ashford, Pompey Hollow (now Warrenville), Westford and North Ashford. These were stage coach times and three we'll remem- bered drivers were Ark Fisk, Ranse Young and Oren StOwell. These drivers carried bugles and blew them when approaching the hotels. Axes were made in four shops = Messrs. Marcy, Dean, Converse and Smith. At that period there were Is black smith shops in town. There are now hut four. There were 10 stores, now four. Old Ashford was noted for it's stills. which were six in number, and now and then moonshiner in addi- tion, The price now for stimulant to warm the inner man is about 5Oc a pint. In those days n good quality of cider brandy sold for AZ cents a gallon. In those days there were six cider mills, now there are but two.
 There was quite an industry ill iron ore. which was dug out and taken in lox teams to Stafford Hollow, where the furnaces were located. The fol lowing list, comparing the industry of 70 years ago and to-day, is of in
 terest: Grist mills 4, socks ant shoes 4, percussion cap 2, glass work
 I, window sash 1, tannerles 3, knlf 7 shop 1, cabinet shop l., carding mil i, clover mill l, potash 1, bric l yards 2, quarrying stone l, hame : shop 1 wood turning shop 3, clothe S pin shop l, rake 1, shop to tur = wooden dishes 1, coopers ?, harnes 8 l, oil mill 1. There are now onl
 one grist mill and one wood turnin y shop. t-..
 e Westford Hill.
 O B. l.. White recently purchased S Ford automobile.
 n Mrs. c. D. Chism visited h' d daughter, Mrs. Wm. Dawley, at No 1T wich last week.
 6 Mrs. Calista Bisco returned to h' ). work i'll Williams silk mill at Gu
 leyville Monday.
 Mrs. E. J. Chism has gone to wis
 her sister in Norwich and brother
 Schenectady, N. Y.
 Miss Abbie Amidon, who h
 taught in town the past three year y is to teach in Winsted next year.
The Press., 1913-07-02
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
July 5. 1888.
items of local interest taken from the column
 Of The Press, thirty years ago.

l.. R. Lull and John Nichols are doing the stone work for the new schoolhouse .....
 Samuel Rockwell is building for Blaisdell, the fish dealer, market room over the river, south of East Main street.
 Names of scholars in district No. 10 (village) for the term of twelve weeks, ending June 29th, who have not been abent or tardy: Anna Ems minger; not absent, Kate Moore; not tardy, Nellie Ensminger, John Moore. Whole number of scholars, 12; aver age attendance, 93-25. F. P. Batch elder, teacher.
 The standing of the scholars of the high school in their several studies at the spring term, which closed on the 22d, is shown in the following list: Hetta Ellithorpe, 94; May Bidwell, 92; Mabel Ellis, 93; Jennie Orcutt, 94; Viola King, 95; Myrtle Converse, 92; Mabel Converse, 93 Myra Fenton, 94; May Washburn, 92 Sadie Comins, 94; Susie West, 95 Lillian Thompson, 94 Mary Howard. 94; Mamie West, 94; Lotttie Wes ton, 95; Clara Lord, 95; L. Mo Laughlin, 93; Frank Sidaway, 93 Albert Cummings, 93; Herber Crawford, 92; Fred Sibley, 94; Geo Fenton, 93; Fred Howard, 94; How ard King, 94; Willie Crawford, 93 Ernest Taft, 94; James Comins, 94 Willie Heald, 93; Artie Kellogg, 92 Born. In South Wilmington, Jun 25th, son (Clarence) to Louis R t and Hattie B. Gergler.
 In Wilmington, 3d, a son (W. F. D to John J. and Dora G. Hemela. A In Staffordville, June 24th, so to M. G. Moore. Corrected).