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mm. i'lja® VOLUME XXXVI -m ,"Jtr^jl TAXES 60 In Affaire •ala Union P«p High Takes «t,'- 'C'5 In Rtohlaiid Oounty. hj'S ,* *v The report of the public ex aminer is at hand. From it some very interesting facts* may be gathered as to the cost of county government. We And that the cost of run ning the offioe of the county sup erintendent of sohools in Rich land county for the year ending June 30, 1012, is 95028.61 and that there is but one other county in the state, whoih pays so much. The cost of running, the superin tendent's office in Cass county for the same period was $5024.08 or oyer nine hundred dollars less. The- only county having to pay more than Richland to maintain the office of superintendent of schools was Ward. ^|^.:l Our county commissioners seem rather expensive when com pared With those of other coun ties. But three other counties in the state paid as much to their county commissioners as we did for the year ending June 30,1012. Our county board oost us just fSOU.56 for that year, in mil egae and per diem. For the same period, the commissioners of Cass county were paid but 92637.30 or thirteen hundred dollars For printing and advertising it has cost this county 93076.37 for the year ending June 30,1912. But four other counties in the •tela have paid as mueb. Grand and Cass counties paid Th| latter county paid 9260M* whtof is Just 91310.51 less Mut we paid. Bd. Wilard is advertising a big farm sale to be held on Thurs day, February 20th, on his. farm about 7 miles northwest of Wah peton. A. O. Hanson has a big sale advertised for Wednesday, March 5th. His place is also about 7 miles northwest of Wahpeton. Don't forget the time and place of these sales. Notice is hereby given to the owners of dogs that a city license must be obtained for each dog that is permitted to run at large. This is required by the city ordi nance and the ordinance will be enforced. The delinquent dog owner is subject to fine and the dog to confiscation. All are warn ed to obey the law and thereby avoid trouble. By order of city council. CLARK M. OLSON, Adv—2t City Auditor. TKAOHKRr EXAMINATIONS The regular examinations for teachers* certificates will occur on "the 13th and 14th of February at the office of the county superin tendent at Wahpeton and the high school building in Lidger wood. Examinations will begin each day at 8 :30 a. m. The pro gram will be as follows: PROORAM Thursday Forenoon Roles 8:30 to 8:40 8:40 to 0:00 to 10.-00 linn 10 yiufoiar rbysu &i.\: 3K- ri AO to 11:00 snd Hygiene 11:00 to tt.-OO Thursday Afternoon V. 8. HUtorjr 1:15 to t.-S0 Geography t:M to Qrimi&v Friday Forenoon Seeond Orade CotlBcstes....1tKI0 to 18:00 Friday Afternoon objects' for Optional rarst Vn-at- Mr. John Diets of Wisconsin purchased the interest of-Que. Wehner in the meit business. Mr. -Diets, who is related to the Diets families of this city, had lately moved his family to Wah peton. The name of the new firm will be Voss ft Diets. All accounts due the old. firm can be paid to the new. Mw 1-*. T~ LIBRARY NOTES Mrs. R. T. Barber gave a gen erous donation of money to the public library last week. •, -, Mrs. Wm. Midlar of Minneapo lis sent us six good books re cently. Mrs. C. D. Clipfell has remem bered the library with a year's subscription of two good maga zines. Mrs. Robt. Mitton made another gift this week. A literary journey through the east (from books in the public library.) Indiana Storiea A Hoosier Chronicle. Freckles. .1 Oirl of the Limbulost. The Harvester. At the Foot of the Rainbow. House of a Thousand Candles. Red Rock. Alice of Old Vincennes. Books of Mew England Life Oirl From Tim's Place. Wood Carver of Lympus. Flamsted Quarries. The Making of New England. Life of Benj. Franklin. The Red Bridge Neighborhood, Dr. Latimer (story of Casco Bay.) A New England Girlhood. Quincy Adams Sawyer. Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer. Emuson and Concord. By Motor Along Mfss. Bay. Caleb West (stoiy of New Eng land Coaet.) fcift «llh|ry Ward Beecher. HQuaft.p^gevfin Gables, Scarlet Letter, jbwT Rebeccs#/ Sunny^brook Farm. New Chronicles of Rebecca. Rose o'the River. Lavender and Old Lace. Books of New York State Life Maid at Arms. Hon. Peter Stirling. Bow of Orange Ribbon. Man in Lonely Land (N. Y. City story.) House of Mirth (N. Y. City storyJ A Oreat MojUierf' The Olory of Clemintina.' Yankee Ships and Yankee jail ors. Life of Louis Klopsch.' Dickon's Impressions of Ameri ca in "Martin Chuzzlervit." Cooper's Spy and Other Stories. Cooper's 8py and Other Stories. Little Citizens. Music Master (in N. Y. City chiefly.) Battle With the Slum.lM 'i Making of an American Citi zen. Brewster's Millions (scene op ens in New York City.) Janice Meredith. Pennaylvanla Old Chester Tales. Tillie (Penn. Dutch Story.) Maryland Blennerhasset (Aaron Burr ft Alex Hamilton.) Our Government*. Richard Carvel. Half a Rogue. Life of Booker T. Washington. The Man on the Box. Remember the public lirbary is open every Saturday afternoon .4:oo to »!i»ia,|l Wednesday evening. Arithmetic 8:80 to 10:00 civics io.-oo to 11.-001 LAND for sale or rent in Bur Optlonal Subjects for .1.-00 to SM leigh County, N. Dak., or Park County, Montana. Good terms to settlers. W. E. Rawlings, Bis- orsde marck, N. Dak. Adv. 48-5 WAHPETON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Open For Enrollment jaHtouit 4. HAYDN'S 't~*» Wedneeday, February IS, Will be First Publio Appearanoe of i!' Local Oratorio Society. Haydn's "Creation" is essen tially religious in character since it portrays the story of the crea tion of the world. The three arch angels, Gabriel, Uriel and Rap hael, sing this story joined from time to time by a chorus of the angels. Haydn has given the three soloists some very beauti ful parts, the bass songs being especially lovely, and Mr. Johnson sings these in most pleasing style. It is to be hoped that no one will refrain from attending this presentation through religious scruples as one' could scarcely £tart (the lenten seasfm better than by realizing the magnitude and splendor of the "Creation" in hearing it sung. Reserved seats for the oratorio •'Creation" to be given by the Wahpeton Oratorio society are selling fast and the management expects the house to be com pletely sold out by the end of this week. There are still some ver good seats left. Anyone still un provided should secure tickets at once. Wahpeton people will take a great pleasure in the announce ment that Mrs. Meckstroth is to be one of the soloists on Febru ary 12 when the "Creation" will be sung. The beauty of her con tralto voice will be shown to great advantage in her solo, "Rolling in Foaming BilloWs." The stage picture will be most impressive with a chorus of 80 voices. The eostume for the worn en wtfl be entirely white while the*men will appear in black. LOQAL LCCUSLATORS RETURN TO BISBIAROK The Wahpeton members of the state legislature were all at home during the recess. They all re turned to Bismarck so as to be at their post of duly Tuesday morning. Senator Carter's previous ex perience and acquaintance is a great assistance in getting what he wants. Representative Weis has the reputation of being the most popular member in the lower house, and his support is much sought by legislators with bills. Mrs. Divet accompanied her husband on his return to Bis-, marck. The heads of the state educa tional institutions were to appear before the legislative committee on Tuesday to consider the scope and work of each of the institu tions TIOKKTS FOR OREATION The tickets for Creation are now out and in the hands of each member of the chorus and at the Wahpeton Music House. The rates for Creation are 50c, 75c and 91.00. Season tickets admitting to both the Creation and the comic opera, "Little Ty coon," to be ghren in April, will be 91.00, 91.50 and 92.00. 25c is saved on each ticket by pur chasing together. These tickets will be exchanged for reserved seats at Wolffs store Monday morning, February 3rd, at nine o'clock. The house will probably be sold out before the end of next week so that every one should go early if they expect to secure good reservation. A word to the wise will suffice. i. A '•&%•: -'1^' WAHPETON, RICHLAND COUNTYV NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1913 "CREATION" Hankinson. .. -rjfev'v FAIR *TORI UNDER NSW mMUkQKMUKT Mr. Ross, the new proprietor of the Fair store has arrived in the city with his family and they have moved into the Matt Gillen residence. Many improvements are being made in the store and new lihes of goods are being added. Mr. Ross strikes us as being a live wire and we believe he will do a successful business, and be a good booster for the city. SOIKJiOC SCHOOL NOTES O 0 Mrs. Magenton of Kindred was a guest at Burch Hall last week, and iti'was a real treat for the girls tint made her acquaintance. She went home Saturday, taking Bessie with her for a few day's vacation. Miss Sylvia Dennis was an over ,Sunday visitor at Burch Hall. Miss Dennis is teaching near N Last Friday exhibited a real blizzard, but in spite of that near ly all of the students were on hand for classes. The first semester ended last Saturday and a few new classes have been organized for the last half of the year. The band boys had their photos taken a few days ago. Instead of a group this time they had indi vidual photos and are having them combined into a large group which shows each man and the length pf his service in this pop ular organization. The Orpheans gave the fourth number of the lecture course last Friday evening to a large and ap preciative audience. This troup certainly know how to furnish high class entertainment, and a retur nto this city would be haled with delight. Ralph Parlette ar rived Tuesday but our notes go to press too early to comment on his lecfore. Preipent Smith went to Bis., marck -this week. Rum(bred changes inihe legislation for this school account for his presence at the seat of government again. In this day of urgent demand for vocational training it feems a little odd that the school which stands preeminently for that kind of training should not be liber ally aided in carrying out its des tiny. "J Dr. Stearns of Fargo College was the guest of Prof. Black Mon day, and he visited the school in the afternoon. This was his first visit and he expressed himself as much pleased with the plans and the equipment of the school in its endeavor to fit the young peo ple for some definite work in life. The basket ball boys had *a pleasant and successful trip to Valley City and Jamestown last week. The Valley City game re sulted in a score of 18 to 39 for the S. 8. S. Up at Jamestoww the score was 19 to 44 in favor of the Scientist. There will be an interesting game this week with more ^o follow. Our team is playing fast ball this winter and the chances for a championship game are very good. Last Wednesday we were fav ored wtih two addresses by men who were new to the students. Rev. E. H. Stickney of Fargo gave an interesting talk in which good advice was illustrated by exam ple^ from his own college life and experiences. Rev. J. H. Pat ton of Grand Forks spoke of the meaning of a purpose to one who would succeed. He called atten tion to some who do biggest busi ness on small capital and others with big capital that make no showing and emphasized as the rs,: definite purpose and a mighty faith in one's purpose. STOCK HOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stock Hold, ers of the North Western Con struction Company, will be held at the office of the'Secretary of 'said Company,- In the Sehuler (Block Building, in the City of Wahpeton, North Dakota, on the '11th day of February, A. D. 1013, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day. Dated at Wahpeton, North Da kota, this 21st day of January, A. D. 1013. I GUSTAT SCHULER, 48-3t Mi Secretary. rr« WILL OCCUPY BIG SPACE f-U-Y 'l l'-. A F. E. Murphy Automobile Oo. Will Show Eight Models at the Mlnneapolla Show. With eiglit out of its thirteen models on display, the Frederick Murphy Automobile Co., the northwestern distributers for the Mitchell and Paige cars, will oc cupy three large spaces at the coming national automobile show to be held in Minneapolis Febru ary8to!5. The line of cars pre sented by this agressive Minneap olis distributing house ranges in price from 92500 for the 'Big Six' Mitchell, down to 9950 for the 25 h. p. Paige roadster or tour ing car and affords a wide se lection for buyers to choose from. The latest model of this line of cars is the Paige 36, for 91275. With its big power. Bosch igni tion, Gray ft Davis electric start er and lighting system, long wheel base and other high grade features for such moderate price, it has attracted the attention of motor car enthusiasists all over the country. It is really the big gest surprise that has been sprung this season. Beoause of the advantages of handling such a full line, the country agents of the northwest are enthusiastic supporters of the Murphy Automobile Co. This company's exhibit at the show will be headquarters for hundreds of the best known dealers in the territory. HION OOHOOL NOTES Our ^dsfs' basket halt t«am won the game at Lisbon last Friday night by a score of 24 and 23. Hazel VanArnam is pianist this tteek. Dbn't forget the high school program Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the high school auditorium. Admission ten cents—the' pro ceeds to go to the athletic asscoia tion. The Junior girls will sell home candy before and after the program. Everyone is invited. Marion Royce was out of school a few days last week on account of illness. Miss Trautman's English III class are pondering over the mys teries of Marble Faun. Friday's blizzard was livened up by the appearance of a bou quet of pretty flowers. Everyone is happy because the report cards have been given out. The chemistry class have been going around with a woe begone look as if they had lost their last fKend. Ernest Weling is on the sick list. We were notified lately that Jennie has entered the army of suffragettes as an active mem ber. Don't forget the school pro gram to be given in the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening, February 11th, at eight o'clock. The program is as follows: PART I Selection Orchestra Double number— "Perfect Tribute" Horace Freerks "Gettsburg Address" Ervin VanBuren tain" Mae Wright Song—"America" Audience PART II Speaking Piece With Gestures Oscar Youngquist-Will Wright Dance of the Goops .................. Five Girls German Song.... .German Class Pautominee—"Dinah and Her Villikins" Four Pupils Folk Dance—"Minuett' .................Eight Girls Instrumental Duet Misses Douglas Farce—"Mrs. Jarleip's Waxworks Good 8inger-Taylor sewing machine for sale cheap. 3. R. Molloy. Adv. h\ H'ti* NUMBER 50 WOMANT LITERARY CLUB The Woman's Literary club spent a very pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Searing last Friday. The subject of the program'was Domestics. A paper, "Woman's Noblest Galling," was read by Mrs. Barber, and one on "In How Ffcr are Women Responsible for the High Cost of Living," by Mrs. Forbes. Two new members were admitted to membership, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. McClintock. There were two visitors present. The library committee reported another generous gift to the li brary. Dainty refreshments, were served. The club will meet with Mrs. Lonsbury February 14. AH members are requested to be to attendance hb election of officers will take place. I OONOREQATIORAL AND I I METHODIST NOTES —1» Regular Sunday services. Rev. Sewrey, Pastor. Morning service 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at 12 noon. Evening service at 7:30 p. Prayer meeting Thursday eve ning at 7:30. The church was packed last Sunday morning. Rev. Sewrey's subject in the morning was "How to Get Every, thing You Want." Rev. Krist preached on the "Prodical Son" in the evening. Mr. Dolittle, general mission ary of the American Sunday School union, assisted in the morning service, also taught the young mens' class in the M. B. Sunday school, and gave a short address at the close of the Con. gregational Sunday school. Mr. Dolittle also addressed the Epworth League and Christian Endeavor at 0:30 Sunday evening. Last Thursday evening was a bad night for prayer meeting. Bui about twenty faced the el-ti.ents and were in their places. There's a l^on-rcent and find out on Thursday evening at 7:30 at the M. E. church. The bible study will be lead by Mr. Snyder on the subject "Absolem," and Mr. Bar ber talks on "Peter." These bible study talks are very interesting and instructive. Come and bring someone with you. There will be a specal Lincoln anniversary program, "The Red Road," next Sunday morning at 10:30.- The Epworth League will be led by Ruth Douglass, subject cm Lincoln Sunday, "The Burden of the Strong." Acts 20:35. If the dty looks kinder gloomy An' yer chances kinder slim. If the situation's puczlin' An* the prospects awrul sum, An» perplexities keep pMsin' Till all hope ig nearly tone— Just drop In and take a cbair An' Help us sing a son*. F. R. BARNES TO RESIGN F. R. Barnes will resign his position as secretary of the Wah peton. Commercial club. There is a meeting called for Wednes day night when his resignation will be accented and his suc cessor will be elected. BRADN'S THEATRE TMa Friday, Saturday February s, 7 and 8 "THE BLESSINGS" present A Seaside Noielty Entitled "A Test ef Afection er Alkali He" [A tabloid farce comedy] A Beautiful Scenic and Electric Production The usual run of high grade pictures and Songs Two Shows, 8 and 9 p. Admission 10c and 15c rirfvftL ,v-.v- I "f ,r