Jamestown Weekly Alert, 1885-02-26, p.4

# JAMESTOWN ## Column 1 **POPULATION 3,500** Jamestown, the Metropolis and trade center of the upper James River Valley, is the county seat of Stutsman County. It is situated upon the Forth Pacific and the Midland Continental railroads, and is counted as the most beautiful city along the line of the Northern Pacific Railroad, between the bluffs and the banks of the James River. The James River Valley is one of the most productive wheat valleys in the world. The best farms tributary to Jamestown & Northern railroads are located here and it is the shipping and distributing point for one of the richest sections of North Dakota, reached by the latter railroad. Jamestown has a beautiful fountain encircled by a high school course, occupying four large school buildings, and carrying an enrollment of about 700 pupils. The water works system, recently established, costing $,000, is made up from the best and purest water on record. The sanitary system is perfect. Electric street cars are run for several miles in every direction by the world-famous Thomson-Houston system. The local papers furnish its business and enthusiastic support of manufacturing and industrial enterprises, and there are many others very desirable. Commercial and commercial enterprises are not surpassed by any city in the northwest. --- ### CITY AND COUNTY Judge Munson of Eldridge has a booming will in this morning's Alert. Judge Jones tells the Alert that he thinks he will soon run for a justice of the peace. John Niemeyer, the artistic paper hanger, has been engaged in papering and fixing up the hall in the Capitol. Chief Clerk Fitch of the Metropolitan will begin reaper for a title in a new case. He was seen yesterday afternoon traveling with him a pleasant aplause. A gentleman down from the North tells that some one down a foot to-day and that he not navigate the country about without his boots on his last appearance. Commencing Tuesday Feb. 2 all regular departures for and at 2:30 p. m., and the Eldridge train service will be abandoned until further notice. The merchants and business men of the city in Bismarck have learned to love Jamestown, even if they have not moved to love it. As will be noticed in another column, Wells, Fargo express company has secured the office on 3d street, city. Mayor Lloyd will probably not come up until the meeting on the first of the week will have something to say about the case of John something. The home dramatic entertainment last Saturday evening netted $25.00, which will be used for the benefit of the poor of the city to be arranged for that purpose. Cleveland and Hendricks are still alive — we mention this to a visitor who stood in the court house yard by that name. They still appear to be having warm weather but still in the ring. Diphtheria—Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Dambian, died Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at their James Street location, age 4 months and 25 days. The stage brought some letters to us from La Moure this winter, a distance of fifty-one miles in one day. Mrs. Tillada is expected to return to Jamestown this Spring, when she will resume her milliner business. The Alert learns that we are going to make Prof Pixley's title a course on the famous military principle and the Alert man a bad break when he expressed himself so emphatically on the subject. The court house gang seems to be unusually quiet this week. The case involving reformation of the claim before a storm is not yet pronounced on a final decision. Perhaps Boyiston has been doing some quiet investigation on this. Bob, Cranday writes back that he tried to get a brother [word?] of the late writer who was living under a railroad bridge in the moon to get some good work long ago but he was elevated out of reach. The committee will look carefully after the wants of the poor in the city are doing their full duty and are held by Providence hereabouts. There is a great deal if the city seems to be found here. The several bridges in the corporate limits of Jamestown will be now specially looked after during the ice in the river raging as the ice season comes. It has raised the report on the river. The Barnes County Record acknowledges receipt of a copy of the morning Alert sent by the Alert of this city. Wonder what they will print in that paper when we got rails to retire from him that day. The scheme that is said to be on foot to locate a first class creamery in this city near James River line is becoming the general topic of conversation. At the present writing it is not generally proved but in three or four weeks may call the rumor. The Alert heard of her arriving at the meeting appointed a committee to district the new school boundary building of one fine alarm system. A good school. A. C. Hanson is an able man who just arrived in the city Sunday evening on the Midland train this morning, and is the new Arkansas express on his way to the state of Vermont. He will remain with a small ton. Prof. J. F. Gleeson, of Fargo, superintendant of the city schools there, was visiting in this city the guest of county superintendent D. Reichsilber, on county trial. The Alert has received notice announcing the forthcoming wedding of Mr. S. G. Tinkham to Miss Belle S. Benson of D. Reichsilber, to take place at the home of the bride's parents in the present. C. V. Brown, register of deeds and county clerk of Stutsman county, informs of a statement from the Northern Pacific railway company that they are getting their share of land in Wells county for the year ending Dec. 31, 1886. It is a long certificated mark has been made in that arrangement to the people of the northern railway company. The Northern Pacific pay car distributed a small amount of elegant that in the city on Saturday, the pay distributed by the company at this point every month. This large institution is one deserving to be highly appreciated by the citizens and business men of Jamestown, and they are giving its light current. We met on Saturday very at late our county grain shop on Front street and [illegible] had a plenty to say about the first paper in the business. He is one of those pleasant progressive men in one of great praise for an enterprise and generous in the support of all those legitimate improvements and commercial enterprises and encouragement of the city in the northwest. --- It is suggested that with a little work Klass park across the river from the brewery could be made a pleasant retreat for the summer and that Mr. Klass would most certainly care for that purpose. A little joint stock contribution by our citizens would pay all the necessary expense of fixing it up. The additional building and occupation of the rooms adjoins this year will be used as the depot hotel restaurant of the city. That will also be a pleasant and favorite drive along the summer. Several of the leading business men have to commenced this season. Some rascal boys a few nights since stole a black check on the base of the Northern Pacific Railway freight house and broke a hold over But a little on the color of his car window painted up on the Metropolitan hotel or both of them is not having very noticeable at all. Mr. D. C. Earhart, proprietor of the Metropolitan hotel in this city, returned with his bride yesterday morning. He and Miss Anna Barrett, were married a few days ago at Coldwater, Michigan. The people of Jamestown extend them a hearty welcome and congratulations, and the bride of the city. Mr. Earhart and his bride will take up their home in this city in a pleasant place. The Northern Pacific are taking care of the midnight train going west and of course, east too. This is a matter, stopped by until a new schedule is arranged. The general opinion is that there will be the appropriations bills now loose up in Congress will not be called or brought until the last of the session. A bill of that kind. It is a good thing to let that bill back to induce other members to an attention of congress. C. V. Brown, register of deeds for Wells county, is engaged in the important work of copying the records here this week. The renovation of a line of township on the west side of Foster to Wells [illegible] (17?) before reaching the other books and [illegible]. If we remember correctly this W. Young, the young gentlemen mentioned as one of the Fargo agricultural college, has territory that has not been secured of a hundred persons. The ground in many places in bare and no snow all winter. For the farmer no snow would be a good thing as it would thoroughly saturate the ground in the spring when the thaw comes. While other parts of the western states and country complain of too much snow North Dakota wants more. The St. Paul papers refer to the intense cold in the upper James valley with headline as "A heavy snow storm and storm in North Dakota." Our neighbor speaking of the fact that the Alert is 17 years old and yesterdays remarks in that the daily Alert extends down to the growing drift of the 17th month. Some papers were served on the Northern Pacific railroad yesterday by attorney in a claim which amounts to something over $34,000. It seems that a large farmer with over $9,000 worth of land was the kind and that the lumber train made a special turn of this kind, a special, and hence the suit. The Alert has always been particularly grateful to the people of Jamestown and the city, and the farming country for the liberal patronage accorded them by the farmers, in carrying on our enterprise that every penny derived from the public is appreciated and needs the comfort of the worthy poor. Some of the boys at the land department of the Northern Pacific railroad show much difficulty in their information and leads on the line as largely increasing. Inasmuch as it averages the expenses ago 110 to 300 per day, the general insanity of the building law of the lower east seems to the Northern Pacific [illegible] than to be driven to the short banks in Minnesota, Dakota and Washington Territories. Some of the other matter connected with the great number of water works can be stated to draw upon the land and lots, on account of the ground freezing to so great a depth. This will be somewhat somewhat when we take into consideration what the situation has been when it was at its time of the Red River, and that produces somewhat difficulty to attend. It is about three degrees of lower extent in average in the year. A lot some team brought into town along the river a large elm tree of twelve with something less than a quarter section and some of march acres at the time to be planted somewhere in town. The tree is in a remarkably fine condition, ten or fifty feet high, and with so much of the good earth about its roots that it probably come out in the spring and continue to grow as if it had been disturbed at all. The people of the city might take an interest in this matter for the sake of having trees into town which could be developed into some fine shade and chain the coming summer. The enterprise thus far it was good. The Alert received a copy of a neat little pamphlet from Agent D. L. Wilbur, [illegible]. It is compiled and published by the Northern Pacific railroad, and sets out the financial and commercial resources of the territory together with a short description of the natural resources etc. of every county arranged in alphabetical order. It is a creditable little pamphlet and keep on hand for reference. Land seekers and tourists should secure a copy, broadcast all over the state. The fire alarm system was again brought out the boys who had just got it. The gentleman who went out on Monday, September on and the other stirring young gentleman who rushed forth to ascertain to find it was the same building and long burning [illegible?]. It is a fact that the department made the run, however, in good time but it appears that the department practically surveyed the building before they arrived at the building through there is all the gas and swearing they could pour around. The pneumatic crank and pedantic man who was elected by the people and has set at himself in the Capitol over the hill and down in Bismarck has published to say that the whole city of Jamestown and every where else would be [quote] some different or some thing [unquote] the [illegible] was reluctant to disagree with the general remarks. If [illegible] the citizen was right in the parlor, her place is in the county that would ever have that the [illegible] caller. To be more vigilant we now add the commentary that the general public --- any other profession, who would use such language in the general terms of "a woman" is a contemptible simpleton, and the man who will defend him is in something of a masher, and the whole remark, is even more contemptible. The fire company is organized to draw parade Monday afternoon, in honor of Washington's birthday. The day was magnificently fine, and the streets were thronged with citizens and fire apparatus, the latter being out in full force, as there was a short to keep time in front of them at Grand Forks this evening. The engine house, and, bid to the band, paraded the streets of the main block. The company in their new uniforms is the finest equipment of their kind and a good appearance. They are a fine look to the new organized on the field—Jamestown will in the hands of the people of Jamestown in everything that will make able to courage and aid them in efficiency. --- Mr. John Farmer is an old settler in town on a visit a few weeks ago, [illegible] of some of the most interesting some of his family who had gone there some six months before. John the worst and most disagreeably cold weather he has seen during a period of years while he was there. The railroads and wagon roads were blockaded with snow and the weather [antesy cold?], so that all kinds of business was at a stand. John Farmer gives five winters and says the next time he has been to town on a crit close to go to the summer reason. Mr. John Peterson was one lady in Jamestown who has been more watchful of the [illegible] woman in the State. She is well known as J. J. Flint. For several years she has taken an active interest in the welfare of the needy and spared no pains to lead them in the support of temperance and power. Such women are an honor to our social and public life of our city. The names of noble men, of kings and heroes of high places, of men who have toiled with them, but the women, who — you know, while always being noted for great results in social and religious state, are never forgotten. --- A society for the aid of the poor was organized yesterday afternoon. The following ladies elected as officers: Mrs. J. J. Fout, Chairman; Mrs. J. W. Coleman, Walla, vice president; Mrs. J. J. Flint, secretary and treasurer. The lists of names from among the good citizens that Jamestown has how poor people this winter. There are a number of people in poverty few in this city who actually need assistance and that is a tribute to the society is to ever be on the Alert and bring this organization up to all worthy people. The Alert believes the organization will add greatly by going in the right direction and most cheerfully accords its heartiest assistance to its further enlarging in several departments, should they call upon us for outside services. Hon. E. P. Wells, who has just returned to our city from a tour through the eastern states, speaks very encouragingly of the prospects of North Dakota. He says that there is no longer any doubt that the country has passed the boom and that a great improvement in trade is already noticeable throughout the state. One of the most pleasant occasions of the season—the most interesting—was yesterday by a little joke played on friend by one that the people of the gathering place and accidentally told him that a man made a trick on his head on Mr. W. business relations had sold out and was going away. He didn't see how the ex-explanations except to notify once that he had been caught in a trap. He put it out carefully and said that the original firm had sold or "shut." He was here thoroughly enjoyed by the reporter. The court that if the proprietor of the Alert had put out a little bill he would have had to be buried by his side. Pursuant to those recommendations the gentleman was permitted of inspection and was joined at Mr. H.'s expense by the other one of the parties who had given him the first instance the wrong information that bad time came at once began to get nervous at the [illegible] when some surprise in the condition of Mr. H., asked us a matter of [illegible] information the cause of Mr. W.'s story to come to no end of what was behind the back room where a hot contention took place and a challenge by a third party was called in and asked if the first condition and that it had always intended to the trouble was correct. The party in the conversation said that the first was correct and that any impression given out was wrong every calculation. The whole event caused Mr. Day to get apparently some kind of his special idea. Mr. Halverson wanted to fight the third party. This gentleman was finally settled by carrying out the joke on Mr. H. waited out from the main room. He wanted in less than a minute all were well with the party; it put him in a fix for a few short period. Finally he challenged the wrong party by the third party, for he was brought out to do his explaining on his way out of the room by Mr. R. leaving Mr. H. to settle the matter himself alone. As a matter of course the boys took some time to enjoy the sport a very good room in which Mr. H. engaged as freely as any. "The man who doesn't want a laugh is only one and the man who can't take a joke is quite a different person." --- ### The Fire Feb. Territory About half past one this morning the alarm of fire was sounded and the fire department was called out to the dwelling for the some which was ascertained by the report of the [illegible] of General avenue not far from the river, front and Opposition, owned and occupied by Assistant [illegible]. The report says the house is one story structure and by the time the department arrived was burning and is about the most of the engine house, with considerable portion of the building in the garret. The flames had already extended to the household goods. The company attached it vigorously and in about twenty minutes extinguished them. The fire seemed to have caught from the stove chimney, though it was not fully ascertained. The household goods and furniture in the lower house were saved, in a somewhat damaged condition, but what was considered valuable were saved, in at this time, in badly damaged. The building was saved as we could. The loss on the dwelling and contents was estimated to be compensated for the good time in the department on that occasion and the vigor and effectiveness with which they work was made a fine occasion. We observed notwithstanding the long distance from the Alert the [illegible] led the body of people gathered at the scene --- Tan county has slashing business in the legislature seems to have broken out there and there or so falling into official character, but it will burn until the next. The people of the northern part of this great body have much vigor in the prospect of setting set off in a new county of Burroughs and adding it along that line and penetrate the south. The whole measure in the northern part of the county seem to be the straw that is broken in two. There would also give attention on the subject of appointment of the county to the further territorial railroad. That the James River valley of the county to all lands in the range of the new county, and the people c— so given. Rock Island seems to be a general and well known fact by this time. It cannot be expected that the C. M. & St. P. and C. M. C. will look upon the competitor reaching beyond them into North Dakota and carry out their several charges of entering the Moose river grazing passes in the big reservation and the land and coal of the Turtle Mountain just before we get further disturbed by them or temporary railroad companies. The authorities should thoroughly frame from this time and lay in those legitimate enterprises in extravagance of imagination and careless measures that have worked well up within the opposite extreme bounds and again [illegible] valley but who do say more years roll round. --- ### The Woman Question. Owing to the interest of the hour we could only make a note of the debate as it stands yesterday afternoon upon the famous suffrage question. At this is the subject, since women of some portions in our fair national politics give discussion to Indians, has changed his mind, and will now give way on the vote of their located across miles north of here. Page mentions it. Mr. Dodge, who opened the debate on the first night of this remarkable week spent upon the intelligence of women when the question of women voting to take the fundamental principles of our system of government in the United States. The declaration of independence guaranteed her all things in an accurate sense. That under the constitution she was a citizen. That she had been in partnership in the north and fifth amendments to the constitution against deprivation of life, liberty and property without due process of legal right of women to vote under the provisions of the constitution. He asked to read a passage from a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States bearing this point in a case taken up from the State of Missouri. The decision was clear that the rights of citizenship did not carry with it necessarily the right to vote. It was acknowledged on the part of the government of women to insist but that a right to a vote was a matter of local politics. They had not asked this principle the women whose petitions had been sent to Wyoming because they very likely were then in this territory. Mr. McMillan presented about all the strong points the opponents of women's suffrage uses and presented them in such a manner and presented them so well that the applause of the audience were pleased of the very full attendance. But when Mr. Ghappel, the second speaker for the affirmative, came to handle with the shrewdness of a lawyer who had mastered the case in which he was particularly at home, and began to take argument at his opponent it made it look very close indeed. He was on his feet in a few minutes. He said the supreme court decision was correct and did not apply to the question. They did not say by that affirmative that she was not a subject and should have the legal right. He claimed the constitution from the first proposition of his colleague, Mr. Dake, had held that woman was already [illegible] ballot and should have the legal right. He held that Wyoming was the best illustration of independence in support of the suffrage. The Fifteenth Amendment enacted against women taking part in the state government, which was made to apply to the women as an opponent had said, the men proved it. In a country that was not sufficient fit for women, let us call in her aid at once. He maintained that the opposition would be contaminated by taking part in the maintenance of good government and exterminate the evil instead of perpetrating it. Mr. Hamilton was the second and closing speaker against. He analyzed the affirmative's strong points in practical queries. He was a little long, but was good to continue. He intimated he submitted his solution of the problem and intended a programme of applause and hand clapping. At the conclusion of his remarks the large time of the remarks were followed and the ladies of the audience took in which he held were of the remark only [illegible] ballot they would want to go in closed competition. He was [illegible] last. He urged that the familiarity of the polls would not be to advantage to women as illustrating his idea by the regret in which he said he would not wish his wife or his sister to put his arm around her. [Illegible] the war, having died soon after in --- clean and their shirts clear of the outrage and degradation of politics. He was capped down by cries of "respect will feel considerable manuscript notes on this" and closed by saying that such was not quite opposing women's ballot and that he is a reputation where his wife is the place. Mr. Dodge closed the debate in so valuable and competent was not received. He said he had not been able to penetrate the most remarkable address in behalf, and he took up the subject where he had left off in his opponent's. After the regular debate there was a free for all discussion by each of the audience on cries to speak which were intense animated and it seems to have been the close a vote of the ladies present was taken and showed five six to one that live franchise the result of which was an almost unanimous vote in favor. --- ### ELDRIDGE NEWS. C. B. Clark was here last week selling farm machinery. Dorlton & Barnham are making arrangements with Jerry Collins to build him a large barn. Trees have been planted on his farm, adjoining the town, this has very favorable year. A game of aggressive cackey was played at Red Machine Monday night which resulted in the [payment of considerable?] [illegible?]. Messrs. Dennis and Merry invited a few of their friends to a pleasant evening, at the residence of D. B. Bartlett last Thursday evening. Refreshments were partaken of by all present, and Mrs. Bartell, with her social and generosity, provided a pleasant treat for the participants. M. G. Rodgers, who has been all last year out during the past week, is convalescing [illegible]. M. T. Hickman returned from North Dakota in Eldridge some time ago. Judson Ransom is going to Pough[keepsie?] this year to go to school. He will in all probability visit Washington and his old home and also see her. Fred W. Hickman is considered a good citizen of this section, but he makes a good and lonely looking woman. Paddle, the well known for good work is welcome. George McKlennon brought in a fine bunch of horses from Nebraska last week in quality the product of the famous Lemon Valley. Since the opening up of the tailor-like system of his saloon, the weekly base of Chris Jorgensen, formerly foreman of the large farm has been lately reported from New Orleans and Kentucky. John Nimue, who has recently going to Indians, has changed his mind, and will make his home at these places. He has no offer in location below. Another large address graced the Eldridge Literary Society at its annual lecture last Friday evening. In addition to the usual debate, a very fine evening, singing and dancing was given, concluding with a tableau as rather exciting. --- From Bro. Woodford. [illegible] — Feb., 1887. To the Alert: Every year everybody who takes numerous views of things were to be held to look at its picture and good use of other persons getting on. The responsibility of such an interview at that which we talked about and has been seen from the world long before. I was here alone to spend some more days in the town. Going to the collar was a near neighbor and at least he seemed to approach it in the standing by at the team, heard my review, approached the matter in question and took no offense. If I ever have the public interest in it I would very much take the liberty of enjoying a laugh at something. Very respectfully yours, [illegible] of Wisconsin. --- ## Column 2 # 1-4 OFF 1-4 # FOR SALE ## WE WILL CONTINUE OUR ## DISCOUNT ## SALE! **DON'T FORGET! IT WILL CLOSE ON** # Feb. 28! **C. B. DICKINSON.** --- ### IN TIME OF PEACE ### PREPARE FOR WAR! *Buy Real Estate NOW* and take charge of **Farms,** **Loan Money,** **Buy County Bonds,** **Pay Taxes,** **Collect Rents,** **INSURANCE AGENTS.** Several Fine Farms & Town Lots will sell at a few figure both Improved and unimproved. REEVES & TUCKER, Jamestown, N. D. --- A. REEVES FRANK TUCKER. **B. BALDWIN M. D. B. DRAKE M. D.** **Baldwin & Drakes** **Physicians and Surgeons** Office open day and night, over Buck & Mills Also as City Drug Store, Fifth street-market. --- ### NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. [Legal notice text — partially illegible] J. L. PROUTY, V. Fitzgerald, J. S. Boulton, Register. --- ### NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. [Legal notice — partially illegible] SAMUEL A. PORTER, Prague, D. T. [illegible] Register. --- ## Column 3 **I have some choice Plymouth Rocks and mixed breeds.** **Address, or call on** **JUDSON RANSOM,** **ELDRIDGE,** **Stutsman Co., D. T.** --- **I offer for sale my 3-Mule Team, kind and gentle, and nicely matched. Also, my team of 2 Black mares, weight 1,200 pounds; 1 company Mare, weight about 800 pounds; 2 choice grade Jersey Cows, coming in April; 2 Yearlings; 2 Farm Wagons, good as new; 1 Buckboard; 2 setts Double Harness; 1 sett single Harness; 1 6-tooth Cultivator, and all other Farming Utensils.** **FOWLS.** **N. T. NICHOLS.** --- **TO INVEST** **IN** # DAKOTA SOIL To the conservative man who will wait until things are down to bedrock before purchasing, I can suit in the south part of Stutsman County on the line of the James River Valley it must be sold. From the best of lands — especially in the best of lands in ways — and especially in North Dakota as one who are compelled to come down 15 per cent and buy now. Several sections Nos. 1 — 2 — 3. **D. L. WILBUR,** Jamestown, Dak. --- **NORTH DAKOTA BANK!** **A General Banking Business** [Bank legal notice text — partially illegible] --- **PASSAGE TICKETS** [illegible — several lines] --- **COLLECTIONS.** **ALSO LOAN ON IMPROVED FARMS** --- The James River Valley offers better inducements to those thinking of coming to North Dakota to make their homes in the west. Every township in Stutsman county within thirty miles of Jamestown with first class schools which are in a much better condition and also for sale in the James River Valley are lower in price while the improvements [illegible] west. John Vennum Campbell has just added a neat book case to his office to accommodate all the books he needs to appear. John Vennum thinks some of sugar cane can be raised in the lower part of this county. Two citizens living in the North part of town near the James River that have clay mixed up and found most one dollar and fifty cents worth of gold [illegible] in the river. The judge intimates that he will prospect the bed of the river in the spring. The Alert is running a few real estate parties who are presenting some of the finest and most inviting lots ever set in our city, formerly of Stutsman in this city, her husband, who was a wealthy Stutsman county man, recently from New York. They are the parents of Mrs. H. [illegible], whose son [illegible] [illegible] the war, having died soon after in --- head will receive a prompt response to inquiries by writing them. Timber for fuel on the hoomes is plenty. It shows up on every side. Among them are [illegible] oak, ash and elm and others of the place. Charles just let on say at the Alert office yesterday which was sold by a seven months old hen. It is about the size of a down east watermelon and would make a grand meal for an August quarter. We are informed that it is a fair sample of the egg laid in native Dakota hens. Such eggs should be sold by the hundred of pounds and not by the dozen. --- ### NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. [Legal notice — partially illegible] FRANCIS B. BRAKER. [illegible] Register. --- One farm 160 acres, 60 acres cultivated. One farm with buildings, 54 miles from Jamestown. One farm 160 or 280 acres, 80 acres cultivated. One farm 160 acres, with house, barn, granary, fruit, well; 1 mile from good church school. One farm 160 acres, 60 acres cultivated. One farm 320 acres, complete farm buildings, two wells. One farm 640 acres, 560 cultivated. One farm 640 acres, 500 cultivated. 640 acres adjoining the most r[illegible] town in North Dakota, [illegible] section of land is the choicest in the James River Valley, a democratic advantage to the investor, after which it will make good investment. One farm 640 acres, 100 cultivated. Four farms, 165 acres each, with from 10 to 50 ores of cultivated land each. I also offer at rock bottom prices improved and unimproved property in Five County Seat Towns. Some of this land I can exchange for preferred Stock, and at prices I must have in for it. Two parties who overloaded and fail — forfeited the lots. I can and will accommodate lots cheap. I offer. Call and see us, or write for specific information to **WILBUR & NICHOLS,** Agents N. P. Railroad Lands. N. B. — Buy and sell County, Town and [illegible] Bonds. --- **E. P. WELLS** *JAMESTVOWN, DAK.* --- ### NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. [Legal notice text — several lines, partially illegible] --- Finally, I will EXCHANGE any of the above list for approved city property. --- *JOGA T. WELLS,* Attorney at Law, Jamestown, Dak. --- Land Office at Fargo, N. T., Jan. 10, 1887. Notice is hereby given that [illegible] following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before [illegible] at Jamestown, N. Dak., on Feb. [illegible], 1887, viz: SAMUEL A. PORTER, Prague, D. T. [illegible lines] Register. --- D. L. WILBUR I will furnish lots to a few *LIVE* AGENTS. J. E. Wells. I will furnish lots to a list on Approved *City Property.* Three lots in choice city at [illegible] $800.00. 2,000 acres Wild Lands selected in Montana 1876-75. --- ## Peripheral items 1. **"1-4 OFF 1-4 FOR MORE SALE" advertisement** — Large display ad for C. B. Dickinson's discount sale closing Feb. 28. 2. **"In Time of Peace Prepare for War" / Real Estate ad** — Reeves & Tucker, Jamestown, N.D., offering farms and town lots. 3. **Baldwin & Drakes, Physicians and Surgeons** — Small professional card, office over Buck & Mills. 4. **Notice of Final Proof (multiple)** — Several legal land-claim notices, partially illegible, listing names including Samuel A. Porter and Francis B. Braker. 5. **Plymouth Rocks / Mixed Breeds poultry ad** — Judson Ransom, Eldridge, Stutsman Co., D.T. 6. **Farm stock and equipment for sale** — N. T. Nichols offering mules, horses, cows, wagons, harness, and farm tools. 7. **"To Invest in Dakota Soil" ad** — D. L. Wilbur, Jamestown, Dak., offering Stutsman County land sections. 8. **North Dakota Bank general banking notice** — Partial legal/notice text, largely illegible. 9. **Passage Tickets notice** — Small item, largely illegible. 10. **Wilbur & Nichols, Agents N. P. Railroad Lands** — Listing multiple farms for sale with acreage details. 11. **E. P. Wells / Joga T. Wells, Attorney at Law** — Small professional card, Jamestown, Dak. 12. **D. L. Wilbur agents/lots advertisement** — Offering lots to live agents; city property exchange; Wild Lands in Montana.