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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
The Grading Of
Wool at the Polls

A. L. Norling, county agricultural
agent has at his Office six different
amples of sleeps wool, which show
clearly the different grades of wool
hat comes from sheep. Mr.. Norling
explained also how the wool was grad
ed at the pool at Fargo and how the
farmers received much more sails
faction from pooling their crop.
The six diffe. ent- grades that Mr..
Norling has, are rejected wool, which
generally comes from the back of the
sheep and it full of seeds, straws and
dirt, that cannot be removed by hand.
This wool in put into the rejected
class. That does not mean that it
cannot be sold, but that it will take
he lowest price. The next lowest
grade is called braid wool, or the wool
of long strands, the next three grades
are called Ia blood, 3 8 blood and IL
ood, which in turn are finer wool
and brings a. better price. The last
ample he had was fine medium, which
would bring the highest price of the
six samples. There is still an extra
fine sample, which brings the top price.
but Mr.. Norling did not have it to
how
In the old days when the farmers
sold their wool individually, if the
buyer saw a bunch of wool in the
fleece that would go in the rejected
ass, as a rule the whole fleece would
take that class. This Of course was
a great loss to the farmer. as the
rest of the fleece might take the
highest class, but becau5e it did have
weeds and straw it took the lowest
class. Now, at the pool at Fargo.
where the farmer of the state have
three quarters OF million pounds of
wool stored, men especially hired, take
each fleece and sort it out and grade
it accordingly. They take out the
bunch of wool that is dirty and then
classify the rest Of the fleece where It
belongs. This gives the farmer the
maximum price fo~ he wool.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
MCLEAN COUNTY
PIONEER PASSES AWAY
bert Leroy, Sr of Underwoc
sWers Last Summons

nopeTS LSnoy, 0' " OHueT"ooo Su-
swers Last Summons
Robert Leroy, Sr., one Of the oldest
settlers of Mclean county, died at his
home in Underwood Tuesday after
noon, January 25th Death resulted
from heart failure, Mr.. Leroy having
feen afflicted with heart trouble for
number of years.
Robert Leroy was born in Trenton,
Ontario, October 2S, 1849, and spent
the first thirty years of his life in the
vicinity Of the place of his birth.
September 13, 1871, he was united in
marriage to Margaret Frazer and ten
years later they came to North Da-
kota, locating at Buffalo. In 1882 Mr..
Leroy returned to Ontario on account
of the illness and death Of his father
and in the following year returned to
Mclean county and located southeast
of the present site of of the city of
Underwood.
Mr.. Leroy spent practically lorty
years in North Dakota and may be
considered as one of the builders of
this commonwealth and one of the
pioneers who led the way into this
great northwest. He was one of the
best known men, especially among
the old settlers, in the county and no
man had more friends. To know him
vas to respect him and be his friend.
The deceased leaves to mourn his
departure, his wife, who cared for him
so tenderly during his illness, and the
six children, Mrs. Burton Of. Salem,
Oregon; Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Eskes of
Cole Harbor, and Walter and Percy Of
Underwood. A daughter, Laura Mag
gle, died January 25, 1910.
! Funeral services were conducted at
the home and in the opera house at
Underwood by L. r. Burgum Of Wash
burn, assisted by F. F. Boothby Of Un-
derwOod The large attendance and
! the splendid floral offerings at the fu-
neral indicate the high esteem in
which Mr., Leroy was held by his
neighbors. The interment was made
in the Riverview cemetery at Wash
burn beside the grave Of his daughter.
A host of friends extend their kind
~ sympathy to the bcreayed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
ESSAY t.ONTEsT

], The North Dakota Dairymen's and
EiItterlnakers' a:soc'atjon will hold its
21,h annual ct n, ertion in Jamestown
on February 8, 3 and 10. An essay
writing contest for the young people
Of the state will be conducted. All
boys and girls between the ages Of
12 and 16 may compete. The subject
Of the essay is "The Future of the
Dairy Cow in North Dakota" The
prizes are $25, SIS and SO. InfOrma-
tion regarding this contest can be se-
cured from J. j. Osterhous, secre-
tary at Bismarck, n p. ass.f:.s 81 I.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
DR.. Lin Din Shute
Here for MEETINGS

Will Conduct Evangeiistic serviees>a at
M. e. Church.. Opening Service
Sunday at 10 A. M.
: DR.. A. Lincoln Shute of Jamestown
will arrive in the city Saturday to be
the speaker at the Evangelstic servi-
ces, which will open at the M. E.
church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock,
February 9Th. ,
> DR.. Shute is an eloquent and force
full preacher Of the gospel and has a
message that every one should hear.
He is a graduate of Drew Theological
seminary and has served i'nDortant
pastorates in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Fe sr~me to Bismarck in 1910 from a
.pastorate in Lacrosse, Wisconsin and
later served ct Lisbon and Minot in
this state. Last year DR.. Shute was
the Evangelistic on the Fargo district.
The first service at which DR.. Shute
will preach will be held Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. 1t is hoped that
those who are not going elsewhere
Sunday morning will plan to attend
this opening service.~Then Sunday
evening at 5 DR.. Shute will deliver
an address. A large congregation
should greet him Sunday evening. Ser
wees will be held every evening of
the coming week at 8 o'clock. Gospel
singing and special music will fea-
ture all Of these, services. A very
cordial invitation Is extended to all
to attend these meetings. Come early
and participate in the song service.
The cooperation of the entire COM
mun:ty is solicited in order that
these meetings might accomplish what
they ought to accomplish. Most every
one has responsibilities of some sort
which claim attention but it is hoped
that so far as possible the people Of
the city and adjacent territory will
arrange their affairs SO as to be able
to give the church the support that
it ought to have in putting on this
campaign. I s$l
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Il Alexander BokOvOy, etux. to John

y 5
Alexander Bokovoy, etux. to John
Postovit lot s. blk. 3, Max. #
George, Elk Jr. to Tom Hawk Sc
NV g. 150-91 $4,000.
Nathaniel Koenig to Wilhelmfna
:Koenig VI. lots /, 2, 8, 4, Sec 2-144-s2.
ttls1.s4 acres. NE 30-145 81; 100 ocres.
s., ]. Kounts, etux to Mary J. Kounta
aE1-2NE 2O.147.s1. so acres.
John A. Johnson, sgl. to Jas. L.
Minor, lot 20 blk. 2, Russo.
# Carl Jaeger, BY atty-in-fact to- Thos,
"A. Welsh sW ,15-149-S4. 16o acres.
s2,200:O0. .i
Clarence stoppel to Peter Bergo.
Lots is, s16, block 10, Turtle Lake.
is, ,O0O.
Ellen Grtnnelli Baker and Louis sBa:
/ sker to Curtis Peterson: Mp SW
y 584-1A9-S9. 80 acres, $500.
Paul E. Paulson to Charley Hanson
/ Sc 3O.147.81: 100 acres, $A 800. y 3As:s .:l
First Congregati tinnal Church Of
5Washburn to the Washburn Masonic
Building assoc'a c'ation.ss Lot II s12,
block 3, Riverview addition Washburn
$2,250. s. "a; ;s.l.:
John a. johnson to j: x. Onstad,
Lot IS. sb7o ock 2, Ruso, $160.
Edward Dornar to- Nick esnandt
n la Sc 3O-11S.9O, 80 acres 81. 500. "a
lloyd sAustad to Henry I'homnso son
NESEs34 So 81 40 acres $l,422. 96. @
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
coNkLlne NEWS

The river crossing has been very
good fhe past few days.
A. B. Amandson has been busy haNl'
ing hay from the bottoms. %
Several have been hauling grain
across the river to Fort Clark.
Mr.. Hauntley has been visiting for
tn" paet two weeks across the river.
H. H. Dahl has, been visiting with
the Hendricks for a few days.
Even Arrens stopped over night
with Oliver Thompson, while on his
way for wood. The next day he re-
turned with two loads.
The children over at Fort Clark are
all down with the measels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

For the lrast several years the peo-
ble Of Vashburn and community have
looked foreWard to the announcement
of the Washburn Lodge knights Of
SPythias annual banquet and ball. This
year the lodge will hold their celebra-
.tion on Friday, February l8s at the
Liberty Theatre. This occasion prom
ises to be the event of the season.
There will be no Invita- tions sent out
this year assin the past but the OFF,
GERS Of the lodge extend to each and
everyone ahearty invitation to attend
this anniversary celebration, prom-
Using to see. that every one has an
.enjoyable evening: 81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
JOHN Hecht Killed
!. While Moving House

John Hecht, who formerly lived
here, but who for the past year has
heen living near Hensler, met with an
accident Saturday at Hensler that re-
suited in his death at the Mandan
hospital Monday.
Mr.. Hecht was assisting David Day,
tie blacksmith of Hensler and others
in moving a house for Mr, Day. The
building had been brought in from the
country on an extended wagon and
the workmen at the time of the accl-
dent were lowering it onto its founda'
ton. The building had been lacked
up in readiness to take the wagon out
from under it.. Mr.: Hecht was pryS
: ing on a fulcrum with 6x6 timber.
In some way the building slipped,
sEricking the end Of the timber and
causing IL to hit the young man In
the head with great force. After he
was knocked down the boam fell
across his head, inju1ying him more.
The blow was so hard that he was
mockeltunconsciou from which state
he never recovered. He was rushed
to Mandan, but medical aid could do
him no good and he passed away the
following Monday. His brother, Ernest
was called to his bed side and was
with him at the time of his death.
Mr.. Hecht leaves family, who live
near Hensler, and his brother, Ernest,
and sister, Mrs. Frank Thompson, of
this place. He has also four brothers.
who live in Wisconsin. The young
man was 26 years of age and had
lived around here for the past four
years. It was while out here that he
married. The body was buried in the
cemetery at Sanger.
He has many friends who will be
shocked to learn of his death and
who extend sympathy to his relatives.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
STUDIES THIRST AID FOR !,
.z t1E FAMED COCKTAIL SEEM

May Allison, beautiful Screen Class
les, Ins., star, has been worrying re-
Gently over the prohibition outlook. In
her forthcoming production of Fair
and Warmer" Avery Hopwood's hilar-
ious farce, which will be shown at.
the Liberty Theatre February s. MAY
has to concoct q number of fancy
drinks for herself and Eugene Palette
in the famous cocktail scene, SO she
asked all her friends to get thirst
aid class that she nigh Join.
"oo WEST, YOUNG MAN"
TOM MooRE's LATEST
In go, West, Young Man. Tom
Moore, the erstwhile Immediately
>garbed hero of "Just for Tonight
flnds himself the tenderfoot sheriff OF
rough Western town. He does not
seek the honor-it fs thrust upon him.
Fresh from his Eastern home. which
he has. left because of a stingfng re-
buke from his father, he meets with
many amusing and dramatic adven-
lures beginning b, from the moment
when Godson, q leading light OF the
town who masks. hts leadship of q
band OF outlaws under q arighteous ex-
terror. forces Dick to wear the sherif'B
silver htar. .*1s II.
From then on adve ntnres come thick
and fast. '''Go WeEt, Younx Man"
comes to the Llterys Theatre Wednes-
,day February AZ
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
FOUR GOOD SENATE BILLS

s. B. 80, Nelson, by request of
Judge Robinson, would make motor
re gistration license fee s1.00 rer year
and assess 0nd tax automobiles as
personal property. $5z
4 s. B. 81, Nelson, independent, by re-
quest Of Robinson, cancels all land
sales for taxes made in 1919 and re.
duces excessive" levies and taxes rs
percent. III: -2 2 III q.
s. B. 90, Nelson, independent, an
other Justice Robinson measure, re-
duces valuations Of lands SO percent.
h s. B SO, Nelson, for Robinson would
prohibit the Workmen's Compensation
bureau from asking any fees for two
years. ~. h.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
j. At THE THEATRE 4
MOTION PICTURE STAR

-,- SUCCESSFUL WRITER
Ora Carew, the charming and grace
full star who is the featured player in
Loot" and under Suspicion" is not
only a screen player Of high attain
ments but is successful writer.
Even during the arduous ordeal Of
making pictures at Universal City she
manages to find time to make an oc-
casional magazine contribution. For
five years she appeared in vaudeville
in acts written by and for herslf.
In "Under Suspicion" a semi-comic
crook drama, Miss Carew Is seen as
Betty Standish, small town girl who
comes into some money and forth
with goes to New York. She can not
resist the feminine impulse to reform
a man, and therein lies a laughable
and entrtaining photoplay which will
be shown at the Liberty Theatre Feb
rllary IL. Forrest Stanley and Chas.
Clary are seen in her support.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
MERcER-WASHBU
BASKETBALL GAME

Washburn and Mercer high school
played basketball at Mercer Friday
evening January %. It was a close
contest from start to finish but our
boys wre seemingly handicapped be-
cause the floor was smaller than any
they were used to. They put up a
plucky effort throughout the whole
sontest. There was good feeling all
the time, and the courteous treatment
given our boys cements good feeling
between the two schools. The score
was Is to in favor of Mercer.
The line up and summary is as fol-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTICE !.

55f LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTICE
Il: Services at: SverdruD's Church Sum
day morning at II o'clock. Rev. "A.
C. Barron Of Fargo will speak both
morning and evening In the English
lanEua9e. a S. 33.: n ":
The, Sunday School meets from 10 to
~ . A. I M The Ladies' Aid msets at
ithe homo Of Mrs. Ole Peterson Sat-
.urday, February. 3.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

Attention-Member of Victor B.
Wallin Post No. IL The February
meeting will be held Monday evening
February 7 at the Legion rooms.
Social evening until 8; business, ini-
tiation and lunch. All Members re.
quested to be present in uniforms for
purpose of initiation.
A. H. Nygaard, Adj
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

maple and
the world and many folks the American Forestry
places know
and hard naples more
tapping them for
l5
pictures than IL
incles-a hole slightly upward
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
1 ouRT HOUaE NEWS 4

Eetatesof Mrs, Lucia Deane, late Of
sssJamesto Sam c. johnson, Of Fort
8 arks admin nlstrat Tor.
sSSs kaarriane License 5 5%s n
SS ss5 Wm: c. dams and Alyfna Mehl-
& han, Coal Hasbor. 5s,s
S Paul Harbo aud Alice sfinenko,
Il lloRden. s5s
John Henrick snd Nag gdlsaasG Goeh-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

ATTENTION! FARMERS! a..
A. L. Noriing, County Agent has
announced the date for a Farm
Account School, wich will be
held at Mercer, February II at II
A. M. ! i,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

Ears still covered. Is the Sa6ht0n
decree OF Partisan hairdrossers .-5
and this very pleasing eOtnoTe
also shows abothers whimtbN -
Of the big comb aGsin-0 only t1t9
3seasoa the more elaborate1y tAl1.
age, 5ewaled. eho n0ro ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
SCHOOL NOTES

The prevailing decorations in the
lower grades are symbolic Of st. Val
entine's day.
The Bowman family has moved to
Bismarck SO Marcia, Elaine and Be-
atrice can attend school there.
Education is not learning; it is the
exercise and development of the pow
ers of the mind, and the two great
methods by which this thing may be
accomplished are in the halls or
learning or in the conflicts Of life."-
Princeton Review.
The enrolment of the local high
school is now SIS. 1t is the largest In
the history Of the school. The pres
ent room space makes it barely pos
sib!e to con duct classes but when e1~
pectations are realized for next year
and the second floor completed, the
classification will mechanically be-
come highschool OF the second
class and possibly first, if certain
technical details are fulfilled.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

]. q. Mehlha6 returnsd from liiis
yisit e Trip, 81 g u rhuys q AZ !. :sE
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
CITY OF WASHBURN
December 31st, 1920.
RESOURCES

RESOURCES
Balance in respective working ac-
counts
General Fund s435.7s
Street and Alley Fund 9S08
Hall Opera House) Fund 800
Interest Fund 291.S4
Water Works Fund 65.19
Special Sidewalk Fund 41.51
Motor Pump Fund 181.O9
Total s1114.70
Less accounts overdrawn:-
Sinking Fund Overdraft $76.16
Salary Fund Overdraft 145.15
5 per cent Contingent Fund O.D. 1853
Water Main No. Fund o. D. 52.O4
Total =. s2so.s7
Net Total Balance ss23.s3
Warrants Outstanding
On Street and Alley Fund $2s.e1
On General Fund 1000
Total $66.91
Net Cash Balance Il, $756.92
LIABILITIES
Balance due on Bonded Indebtedness
Account Water Works 100000
Registered Warrants Outstanding
On Motor Pump Fund '$15OO.O0
On Opera House Fund 1962.03
On Water Works Fund 17G6.76
Total e.. = s522s.79
Coupon Warrants Outstanding
On Water Main Dist. MOL Fund $618.04
On Special Sidewalk Fund 621.00
Total $1239.04
Total Indebtedness SIS, ,467.83
Less Cash Balance as Above 1862 /
Net Indebtedness $14,710.91
Respectfully submitted
A. H. Nygaar
Auditor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
wASHRTRN

Inc reIeree onn umpll
terSOn and Summers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
THE COMING REVIVAL

The attention Of our eaders is call
ed to the advertisement Of the local
M. E. Church, announcing the coming
Of DR.. Shute to our city and the ser
vices for the coming Sabbath. Also
the article with reference to the same
which aplears in another column. The
Leader is e. .ad to endorse IN truc-
tive program of any church and Is
desirous of cooperating in every pos
sible way in order to assist the church
infurthering its work. 1t is universal
ly conceded that every community
needs the church and that the church
fills u place in the l'fe Of a city or
countryside which cannot be filed BY
any other institution. The.-lv.e, it
is entitled to our active support and
we ought to seek every opportunity to
express our appreciation Of it's mission.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04
Net Cash Balance
$756.92

Net Indebtedness $14,710.91
Respectfully submitted
~s., A. H. Nygaar
.---,. : Auditor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-02-04

Net Total Balance
Warrants Outstanding
On Street and Alley Fund
On General Fund
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-09-09
SAFETY POLICE IN
BERLIN CALLED ON
CHANCELLOR WiRTH NOTIFIED
oY ORGANIZED LABOR THAT
IS PREPARED TO FIGHT
Police Are Called Out To Patro,
Streets, While Barracks Are Being
FILLED, Parts OF capitol Are
Barred to Public

Berllii--Gcrnanv Tuesday was nm
'i"r II" restrictions cioscly approach
ih% martial law, as Il result of ~ de-
cree issued laie Monday nv President
Ebert. Meetings. professions, demon
STATIONS and the issuance OF publica.
tons LIKELY to encourage se,litions
| movements we've forbidden in the de-
cree, and warming was given that ANY
ami every instruction would be sup
pressed with relentless severity.
Majority and independent Socialists
nave aIdde formal demand upon Chan
cellor Wirth that elements responsible
for antireTmhiican activities be re-
strained by the government, and or
ganized labor has Informed the chan
celior that IL is prepared TO defend
the republic"
The proclamation issued ny Presi-
dent Ebert admits that the govern
meni has Decorur grit,cly concerned
owing TO the dlSinfegraton of public
morals in Germany, whlcli fact, il de-
clnreS. threatens to "nndrrnnc the
foundations of the state and empire ="
In time when the nations vital.
NV should be devoted ~ repairing the
unrnl. social ANA ,s'ouonir Injuries i'll
l'i"ted by war" the proclamation Says,
unbridied agitation l., openly tempt
ny i" undermine the political and con
s'itu't"nal foundations m which the
nc" t'c1nan r"nubh,. is to he erected
II hr tenor OF The press which IS
flr'hrtHrE th"S, malicious cnGrnvors
dh'ly ~ betS'uing more plain Sroken
aud reveals fixed plan by unscru-
pn'ouS elements, who are aiding in
the overt. Tow Of constitutional law
and order, National emergencies de-
liiand hint these Vaccinations OF IN,
SCI upu'ouS and misguided Glen cnts be
opposed with an iron iiand.
The government, therefore, Is de-
term.ned to undertake that which the
clrcumst"n ,es Of the hour and the
provocat!on of the foes of the con.
stltution make imperative The gov
erlnncnt will proceed with unrelentinc
severity against any and every insur-
rectlon, and II calls on all organs of
law ana order to carry out sha pro
visions Of this decree firmly but i'm
partially"
Two persons suspected If completely
~ The assassination last week of Ma
tnlas ErZberger former vice chancel.
'or. were arrested Monday The no.
-" a'e0 arn loo'-'r" for tNtvic ro,,
ftlrsch'eld. who some time ago tried
% murder Herr Erzherger and was
sent - prison
H'rschfc'd was released recently for
reasons 1T hcaith. His parents dis
c'aim I'll know lclge OF his where
apouts. They have been brought to
ber'n for further Interrogation by the
police