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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Notice 70 Contractors
Rural School House.

~ ~S~OS4 " s
Sealed proposals will be received
by the clerk Of. Vjctoria school dds
trict No. Z at Coleharbor, N. D., up
to the hour CT 1890 d. m, on the
7th day of Sept, 1916 for the
erection and completion Of a frame
school house on site on the SwA of
Sec. 4, Twp. LAG, Rye. SO. ALI pro-
posals shall be in strict accordance
with the plans and specifications for
the work as prepared by c. B. Mil
Ter, Architect, and proposals shall be
in accordance with the forms shown
therein.
Each proposal for contract shall
be- accompanied by a certified check
for $4,000. All checks shall be made
payable to c.. E. Miller, President
Of the Board, and the Same shall be
forfeited to the Board In the event
of the failure Of the accepted bid
der to enter into satisfactory con-
tract and provide satisfactory bond
~ provided by North Dakota laws.
Envelopes containing bids shall be
plainly marked, Proposal for School
Building .
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. &.
Dated August z, 1916, at Cole
haEfbor N. D. u.
w. G. Childs, Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
GRANT AND MARK TWAIN.
.Mhsn the Humorist Took the Stump
For the General,

For the General.
The year 1880 was a presidential one.
Mark Twain was for General Garfield
and made a number Of remarkable
speeches in his favor. General Grant
came to Hartford during the campaign,
and Mark Twain was chosen to make
the address Of welcome. Perhaps no
such address Of welcome was ever
made before. He began:
II am among those deputed to vel
come you to the sincere and cordial
Inequalities Of Hartford, the city Of
the historic and revered Charter Oak,
OF which most Of the town is built"
He seemed to be at a loss what to
say next, and, leaning over, pretended
to whisper to Grant. Then. as IL he
had been prompted by the great soldier,
he Strengthened up and poured out q
fervid eulogy on Grants victories. add
ing In an aside as he finished. 4 near
~ forgot that part Of my speech to
the roaring delight Of his hearers,
while Grant himself grimly smiled.
He then spoke Of the general being
now out of public employment, Of how
grateful to him his country was, and
how it stood ready to reward him Elm
every conceivable-inexpensive way"
Grant had smiled more than once
during the speech. and when this sen.
tence came out at the end bis COM
aposure broke up altogether, while the
throng shouted approval. Clemens
made another speech that night at the
opera house-a speech long remember.
ed in Hartford as one Of the great
efforts of his life.
A very warm friendship had grown
up between Mark Twain and General
Grant. A year earlier. on the famous
soldiers return from his trip around
the world. a great birthday banquet
had been given him in Chicago 1t
which Mark Twain's speech had been
the event Of the evening. The colonel
who long before had chased the young
pilot. soldier through the Missouri bot
toms had become his conquering hero.
and Grants admiration for Americas
foremost humorist was most hearty
Albert Bigelow Paine In st. Nicholaa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25

And, further, no single cropping sys-
TEN offers an opportunity for continu.
GUS employment throughout the year.
while with a diversified agriculture the
leaks caused by idle seasons can be
largely overcome.
Live stock on the farm usually helps
greatly in furnishing continuous EN-.
ployment. Live stock is primarily a
method the farmer employs Of market
ing his produce, and the live stock
yield must be equivalent to the market
price of the feed or a loss. is occa-
stoned, but If live stock yields even a
small margin over current prices Of
feed, yet the labor employed in caring
for the stock would be otherwise idle,
then the industry becomes highly desir-
able and contributes to the profits of
the farm
ELrtE Nr
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
REFERENDUM PETITION.
To the Honorable Secretary of State.
State of North Dakota, Bismarck.

To the Honorable Secretary of State.
8 STATE of North Dakota Bismarck
We, the undersigned citizens and
legal voters of the state Of North Pa.
kota, do respeetfully Ip, petition ySg th at
referred to the people of the state for
approval or rejection. by means Of a
vote taken at the polls: an act OF the
North Dakota, approved March 9Th.
1915, being an act entitled "An act
amending M r%e-enacting chapter 279
mill tax for terminal elevators.
We object to said act because its
purpose is to repeal by stealth chapter
279 of the Laws of 1913, levying a mill
tax for the construction of grain
terminal elevators. And its further
purpose is to nullify the constitutional
amendment providing for the constrxc-
ton of grain terminal elevators.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Notice Of Real Estate Mortgage Fore.
closure Sale

Notice is hereby given that default
having occurred in the terms and
conditions of that certain real estate
mortgage executed and delivered by
Fred A. Roberts and Emma E. Rob-
erts, his wife. as mortgagors, to
William H. Mark, as morhgagee. dat
ed the 25th day of February, 1915,
and filled for record in the office of
of Mclean, State of North Dakota,
on the 9TH day of March, 1915, at
1920 o'clock A. NJ, and there duly
recorded in Book F27 of Mortgages
on page 4399 said mortgage will by
virtue OF the power Of sale therein
contained be foreclosed by q sale of
THE premises in such mortgage, and
hereinafter, described at the front
door of the Ccurt House im the
City Of Washburn, County of Nc
Lean, State of North Dakota, at the
hour of 2 O'Clock in the afternoon IN
the Both day of August, 1916, to sat
isfy the amount due upon. said
mortgage on the day of sale, togethe
with the costs of sale, disbursements
and legal attorney fees. The prem
ises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the
same are described as follows to-wlt:
the East half of the Northwest quar-
ter (Ek of NWA) and the East
half of the Southwest quarter (Eh
of SWA) all i'm section IS, Town.
ship 149 North of Range so West of
the fifth P. M, said premises lying
and being in the County of Mclean
Skate of North Dakota.
There will be due upon said mort
gage upon th:. day of sale the sum
of $1O93. 40, as principal and interest,
and in addition thereto the
sum of $24.OO being the annual
interest for 1915 paid by the under
signed mortgagee ON a prior mortgage
ag' INST said premises making a
total sum due upon said mortgage of
$1117.49; the mortgagee herein hav-
ding elected becnuse of the default
In the terms and conditions af said
mortgage to declare the whole SUM
secured by said mortgage now due
and payable; there will also be due
the costs and disbursements Of this
foreclosure sale and the attorney fee
allowed by law. =
Said mortgage has executed and
delivered to the undersigned attorney
a Power of Attorney authorizing and
directing this foreclosure.
Dated this 18th day of July, 1916.
William" H. Mark, g,
Montgagee and owner and
holder of said mortgage. .
Jno. w. Carr, ,
Jamestown, North Dakota,
Attorney for mouttgagee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior

u. -. Lana OIIlce DIT DIS
marck.. North Dakota.
Aug 8, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that,
John Marquardt. of Underwood,
North Dakota, who OH May s.,
1913, made Homestead Entry
Serial, No. 01743o for VIZ Of the
SWA Of Section "a, Township
146 North, Range "a West 5th
Principal Meridian, has filed nc
tice Of intention to make Final
Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above des-
cribed, before NJ. Tellefson, CLERK
Of the District Court, at Wash
burn, North Dakota, on the Dist
day of September, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
N. w. Solenberger, Jessie
Knock, Henry Thrakill and Grin
Brewster, all Of Underwood, N.
Dakota.
P. E. Byrne, Register,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Notice to Creditors
In the matter of the estate of

In the matter of the estate of Au-
gust w. Carlson, deceased.
Notice lis hereby given by the UNI
deqaigned August E. Johnson, ad'
ministrator of the estate of Augu1t
w. Carlson late of the town Of I'm
derwood in the county of Mclean
and State of North Dakota, deceased
to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against said deceas'
ed, to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers, within six CO. months
after the first publication of thhs
notice to said Administrator at the
First National Bank in the City OF
Washburn in said Mclean county.
Dated August 18th. A. D., 1916.
Aug. e. Johnson,
Administrator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
M PROFITS

and even to buy eed TO supply mis- i've
stock than to engage in diversified
farming. These conditions are excep-
tional, however, and such a farm Is al
ways subject to disaster through the
failure Of that single crop as well as
through failure of market conditions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Busy An the Time.

Little Howard came in the other day,
crying and rubbing several bumps
caused by a series of butts" admins.
tered by a pet sheep. y
"Well, Howard" said his sympathet-
ic 'auntie, "what did you do when the
sheep knocked you DOWN."
II didn't do anything. I was getting
up an the time"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25

A fine line Of
light and heavy harness, collars.
harness goods have just been r-e
ceived by the Mandan Mercantile
Co. Prices are right and all
goods guaranteed.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
Citation, H(Artns Petition to Es
tabIIsh Right Of Hdirship to
Real Property.

tabIl6n Rl9nt OF nosTS'"P 70
Real Property.
State OF North Dakota, County Of
Mclean
In County Court, Before Hon. Geo
P. Gibson, Judge.
In the matter of the estate Of Frank
C. Mckee, deceased.
Flora A. Hendrickson, Petitioner.
The unknown heirs of Frank G. MIC.
Kee and all other persons un'
known claiming any estate OF
interest in or lien or encumbrance
upon the property described i'm the
petition or against the estate OF
said deceased, f.. Respondents.
The State OF North Dakota to the
above named RESPONDENTS, and
all other persons unknown claim
ing any estate, or interest in, or
lien or encumbrance upon the pro
perty described in the petition or
A4dFLSl llG tSlIIC IN Sdlu OOSCuS-
ed:
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that Flora A. Hendrickson
has filed in the County Court OF
the said County of Mclean, State
of North Dakota, duly verified peti-
ton praying for a decree ascertain-
ing and establishing the right OF sue
cession to the real estate widhin the
County of Mclean and State OF
North Dakota, of which Frank C.
Mckee late OF the Township $50 of
Range rs in the County of Mclean
and State of North Dakota died
seized; which real estate lis describ-
ed as follows, to-wit: The South-
east quarter of the Southwest quart
er, and the South onehalf of THE
Southeast quarter and the North
east quarter of the Southeas qctart-
er of Section Thirty, (Sec. 3O), in
Township One Hundred fifty. North
OF Range Seventy eight, west of the
Fifth Principal Meridian.
And that Monday, the 18th day
of September A. D. 1916, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon of that
day, at the Court Room of this Court
at the Cour House in the City of
Washburn County of Mclean and
State of North Dakota, has been set
by order of this, said Court, as the
time and place Of hearing said peti
ton; at which time and place IN
person interested may appear and
object to the granting of said petit
ton.
And you, and each of you, are
hereby cited and required then and
there to be and appear before this
said Court and show cause, if any
there be, why said petition should
not be granted.
Dated the End day OF August A.
D. 1916.
Geo. P. Gibson,
Judge of the County Court.
Let the service of the above CT
tation be made by publication in the
Washburn Leader of Washburn, N.
D., for four successive weeks at
least 90 days 'sefore September IS
1916.
Geo. P. Gibson, Judge.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25

To close an ~estate-Advance
Thresher 36x6O 100000. Big
Four Engine Is H. P. $4,000,
Used two seasons, Two miles
from Hensler, Oliver county.
Northern Pacific. Address u.
Cottrell, 236 West Franklin, Min
neapolis.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
LEGAL NOTICES

U-Nottces published under this
heading will be charged legalratos
according ( otho law and no afft.
davlt Will DO issued until all publ
cation charges are paid.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25

Never Mind the Rest.
"A 16-page letter from Tom! Oh.
what does he say?" "He says he's
going to call this afternoon."-Ltfe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25
County. North Dakota.
State of North Dakota.

County Of ............. IS.
first duly sworn, depose and say, that
the persons whose names appear at
number 1880: to :.. inclusive,
tition. and each of them signed his
name thereto in my presence; I believe
that zach has stated his name, post
each Of said signers is a legal voter
of the county OF ............ and state
of North Dakota.
Subscribed ana sworn to before me
this ........ day Of ............, 1916.
Notary Public ..........
County. North Dak0ta.
(Notarial Seal.)
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-08-25

l have the agency for the
Saxon. Roy Westmiller, Wash.
burn, N. D., ADV If.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02
READING ROOM
ESTABLISHED HERE
PLACE WHERE THE TIRED,
-?
"DOWN-AND-oUT" OR RETURN
ING SAILOR MAY TAKE A
BREATHING SPELL, TO OPEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Metcalf, former
ly of Jacksonville, who are late ar
rivals here, propose to open a free
rest, reading and shelter room, at SOB
South Palafox street, the establish
ment to be opened on Sunday after
noon at o'clock, and the public is in
vited to be present. The room is for
the especial use of the poor, down
and-out man or stranger, or the sailor
in the city from long voyages. The
only requisite is that all patrons must
be well behaved. It is an undenomi-
national establishment, and at times
services of a devotional nature will
be conducted.
This is the purpose of the institu-
ton, as described by one of the pro-
motors:
Rest and Reading Room.
No matter how prosperous ones
life may be as a whole, there are few
who do not at some time find them
selves down and out and with no
place to go.
For all such, as well as for any
who so desire, there will now be a
place in Pensacola where every well
behaved person will be welcome and
where comfortable seat and the
best of reading will be waiting for
them, and absolutely free.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Metcalf, for
merly of Jacksonville, Fla, have Sc
cured the large vacant store at No.
sos South Palafox street. This room
Mrs. Metcalf has beautifully fitted up
with seats and tables and Towering
plants; and here she invites the way
farer and citizen alike; the sailor boy
ashore from his long voyage or the
fisherman resting after his arduous
toll.
No longer will they find only the
haunts of evil open to their weary
feet, but here, under surroundings Of
the best, and reminders of God and
home, he will find place to rest,
and a friend ready at all times to
give such help as is meet.
Mrs Metcalf has long been engaged
in some form of religious work, and
seeing the need of such a place down
town in Pensacola, has prepared it
and it will be opened on Sunday, July
LIST.
In connection with the reading
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02

stable news. Shaggy must be getting
all the attention.
July 15-Sam came out this morning
to harness me, and drove me to the ice
house. Am simply a beast Of bur
den?
July 1s-Nancy came and talked to
me awhile. but we didn't go anywhere.
July 17-This will never do. am
getting homesick for the stable.
Thistles are not much company.
July 1s-went to the ice house again
with Donald. What do they do with
all that cold stuff? !.
July ID am learning to sing. Prac-
tice every morning. Used to try it
when lived In the stable, but Shaggy
always said. Jaw, keep stu. can't
your
July 2o-Have beautiful new bray.
Want TO hear me- sing7
July Infancy drove me this morn
ing. We went as far as the old mill
and she stopped to pick some flowers.
She forgot to tie me. had great fun
browsing around.
July 22-Donald is training ms for the
circus they are planning to have soon.
July 2s-I can't seem, to remember to
turn around when Donald cracks the
whip. He thinks I'm stupid, but I am
matters.
July 24-Am getting in training.
July 25-shasgy is going to Be the
trick pony. Bet can do better thar
he can.
July 2e-Moce circus TRICKS
July z-Bnly he goat is going to be
great in his one-act speciality.
July 2s-Donald is going to be wild
eyed DICK. the Terror Of the Plains, .
am his busting hroncho." and we are
going to have a roundup. Shaggy
isn't In this great act. poor thtngi He
has TO do tricks all by himself
July 2S-Got tangled up In the Iassc
this morning. and Donald went over
my head as though he had been shot
oVt Of a cannon.
July so-The new calf and Billy the
goat are the cattle we have TO round
up.
July Si-To-day is the great and
wonderful circus day. The hand Il
playing and my turn comes next
Steady, old fellowI Here comes Don.
aid in his cowboy suit He looks herct
enough to bite nails.
EDITH DUNaAM.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02

room there will be occasional Gospel
meetings of an undenominational
character, in which it is hoped not
only the poor unfortunates viii find
comfort, but every one who desires
to get right with God or have a bet
ter and more real Christian expert
ence may come and find blessing for
their souls.
1t is hoped that this rest room may
be much used by the unemployed and
become a means of helping those de-
string labor to get it, and those who
want work to find it to the mutual
benefit of both, and in time it is hoped
additional facilities may be installed
to meet whatever needs may arise.
In addition to the above, Mrs. Met
calf will install a limited number of
metallic spring beds, which always
will be kept scrupulously clean, and
where those who desire can get a
nice bed and bath for 25cs
At the opening, which occurs at 4
p. m. Sunday, July 1, all the friends
of humanity are invited to recep-
ton at which brief addresses will be
made and songs will be sung.
Should any one have any good mag
azines or pictorials of interest they
would be willing to add to the collec-
ton, If they will notify by phone
1897 before noon Saturday an en-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02
Diary of
a Donkey

July 1-Hurrah for the thistle-held!
- This morning I was turned out,
to run and kick up my heels all
day have a new shed all for my
self. Glorious liberty!
July 2-Took the children for a long
drive to-day. They have some kind of
an arrangement of stones and tin can
to make me so. don't like the noise
It makes
July 8-Had a good brushing and
nbing to-day. Heard talk OF some
nd Of a celebration tomorrow.
Wonder what it isf
Iu1y 4-Had a great time to-day.
eaded procession. which went
around the house and stable three
times. Shaggy was suIlSy because he
couldn't be leader. Lots Of Noise I
almost stepped on a thing they called
Z "cracker." The thing went Dang"
. with a loud noise, ana my heels went
up in the air.
Tuly 6-very quiet to-day. Shaggy
mad Jet. and tho goat won't look
be. dorrt care.
zMe-Ea some real apples this
They were bright red and
NANCY drove me to-day-or
To- Hee-hawi I stopped down
ne q little way and decided to
90 4 nap. oshs forgot to take the
tin canA
rury s Fadza rafting good drive this
morning. vi il quite a distance to the
Lee house, where we went Donald has
new whlp-not that care for that
but ran most al the way.
1Jufy e-Sam came too near me this
rnoruang. Il - fun 20 see him Jump
whan my heels go ND.
by Donald and Nancy went on
Donald drove me and Nancy
he pony cart TO drive Shaggy.
d good feast of oats.
Ill ran away this morning.
12-Ran away again.
s1fy 1s-Have been out in the fields
IN day rejecting. Grass and thistIes
re very good. wonder why donlzeys
have to draw carts and be drfven7
July 14-AnothAr long day in the
.sa,ds. I would IKE to hear the latest
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02
DOES sLoANS LRIMENT HELH
RHFTTMATTSM.

Ask the man who uses Il, he tnOwsl
''To think I suffered all these years
when one % cent bottle Of Sloan's
Liniment cured me-" writes one
grateful user. II you have Eheuna-
tism or suffer from Neuralgia, Back
ache, Soreness and Stiffness, don't
put off getting d bottle of Sloan's. 1t
will give you such wercone relief. It
warns and soothes the sors, stiff
painful places and you feel so much
better. Buy it at any Drug Store,
only Is cents.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02
THE FAIRIES OF QUIZ LAND

n the languid days OF summer, when
the winds are low and musky,
And drowsy shadows In the wood
lands Turk,
DID you ever see, upon the hills or +
the hollows duslxy,
The busy little fairies at their workr
I think you'1l tell me. truthr1Ily and
without hesitation,
A fairy you have never seen at all;
The reason is, the fairy folks are such
q tiny nation
They can hide In things 30 very.
very small
They can dart beneath cowsip or BE-
hind a biuebeIIs curtain,
Or nestle snugly in an acorn cup,
And the crimson satin center OF a hoI-
Iyhock is certain
To swallow half a dozen Of them up.
They can wrap themselves in sun
beams; they can glide through
dewy clover
And down the silver cables Of the
rain;
And II you went a-hunting all the
woods and meadows over
You'd find. at last, your labor was
in vain.
But you'll see, throughout the country.
in hundred spots and spaces,
The work the busy fairy-foIks have
done;
You'll see in tangled elder clumps the
creamy, scented laces
. They've spread. to whften in the
blazing sun.
You'll see the fragrant berries they
have turned to purple sweetness
And the peaches, rounding into mel
low spheres;
The rosy amber Of the grapes they've
hung, with taste and neatness;
The silken-oovered, milky roasting
ears.
You'll meet a fleet of airships from
the thistles, fine and fossy.
But never see their merry dairy crew;
And when you ind a thiclxet, rich with
pawpaws, fat and glossy.
You can't imagine how and why they
grew.
The trees are full Of fairy-folks, al
though you cannot see them:
They sleep in silx-lined buds and
folded sprays
Until the rain and zephyrs and the dew
and sunlight free them
And speed them on their happy, USE
full WAYS.
You think they are but helpers that
old Mother Nature. carries
When to the Summers quilting-bee
she goes?
All, WELL but none the less, I say
they're Gods good little fairies
Who make the world as dainty as 0
I rose.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02
MAY : AND THE MUSHROOM

WI HILE May was picking r1ush-
w rooms in a field beside
wood.
She heard voice which gruf1y said,
'+Look roundr'
She turned and saw mushroom which
was bigger than herself.
And with fright she dropped her basket
70 the ground
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02

She said, -oh. Mr.. Mushroom. is there
anything you wish?
For you frightened me By calling out
like that"
He waited for a moment. then he
calmly answered. mo.
just wondered what was underneath
that hat!''
DAISY wII.soN-GUNN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02

deavor win be made to call fer them.
Also any ported plants or flowers FOR
the permanent decoration Of the rc6m
it is possible to send either the read
ing matter or plants to the Rest
would be thankfully accepted, and &c
Room, No. 5O8 South Palafox street|
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-02

July 1-Hurrah for the thistle-heldl
y This morning I was turned out,
to run and kick up my heels all
day. I have a new shed all for my
self. Glorious iibertyi