The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
The new spring styles of Gordon

The Imperial orchestra which will be
here March 9Th. is the old ''Dode Fisk
aggregation that played here five years
ago. Adv.
Mrs. Edgerton of Wilton, a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Weise of this city,
has just passed an examination and
has been given an undertakers license.
John Herold, county surveyor of Bur-
leigh county died of cancer on Sunday.
Mr.. Herold has done considerable work
in this county and made many friends
who will regret to hear of his death.
The Wilton schools were closed this
week on account of scarlet fever. Mrs.
Geo. Lenhart and two children of
Hazelton are visiting in Wilton and on
Saturday the oldest child came down
with the disease.
Lost-one iron gray mare, coming 8
years old, n bay horse colt and M
mouse colored gray horse, white face,
moon eyed. $25 reward will be given
for their return to John Payseno,
| Goodrich, N. D. 1896
The band is making arrangements to
give an open air concert each week
during the summer. Monday night is
the regular practice night and if the
weather does not permit outdoor work,
another evening in the week will be
chosen.
Reports from Williston say the Mis-
souri, river is breaking up rapidly and
the river is expected to clear at any
time. This is the earliest that the river
has opened for years. High water is
anticipated west of Williston on ac-
count of the immense amount of snow.
Henry Willie came down from I'm
derwood Wednesday to pay his taxes.
Mr.. Willie only visits the county seat
once a year but always seems to enjoy
his stay while here. He is among the
prosperous farmers near Underwood
who are looking for a big crop next
summer.
j. T. McCulloch was called to Mime
apolis Monday on account of the illness
of his wife. Mrs. McCulloch went to
Minneapolis a short time ago and ex-
pected to undergo an operation but
that will have to be put off until she
gains more strength.
Harry Scholl of Conkling was in
Washburn Saturday. He has just re-
turned from a visit to his old home in
Iowa where he spent the winter. He
says the winter there has been about
the same as here, very little snow and
just enough cold to know it is winter.
The clerks in the Holtan store did
some artistic window decorating in hon.
or of Washington's birthday last Sat
urday. They have also made a few
changes in the display of goods in the
store that is attracting the atten-
ton of the many customers of this
popular store.
The Valley City Brick & Tile Co., has
sent a brick by parcel post to Chicago.
It will go into a house that is to be
erected entirely of brick sent by parcel
post. Every brick yard in the country
will be asked to mail one brick and
Uncle Sam will have carried a brick
house by parcel post.
Thos. R. Nelson of Crosby, N. D.
returned to his home after spending
several days in this vicinity looking
after his property. Mr.. Nelson was
here four years ago and notes the many
improvements made since then. While
here he sold his land to Jacob Kessler.
Mr.. Kessler bough the Holtan farm
last year.
The little Misses Macomber enter
tanned their many school friends at a
party on Washington's birthday. The
afternoon was pleasant and the one-half
mile walk to the country home was a
pleasure. The time was spent in play
ing games and before the guests de-
parted a big lunch was served which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
The Malcolm Local of the A. s. of
Equity held its regular meeting Satur-
day, February 22nd with q good attend
ance. No one seemed to mind the
change in dues from s. to S.. There
are IA who pay dues now and an effort
will be made, to double the. number
within the year. The Malcolm and
Turtle Lake Locals have ordered q large
shipment of formaldehyde, 10000
pounds of Irvine has also been ordered
and will be placed with the manager Of
the Equity Elevator at Malcolm. These
societies are doing the farmers a lot of
good and we are glad to see them
prosper.
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