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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
Held Up the Station Agent.

SIOUX FALLS, s. d., Jan. 15.-A dar.
ing robbery took place at Rowen, on
the Illinois Central road eight miles
east of here. A. Shipley, the agent, who
resides over the depot, went down to
close up. On entering the waiting
room he was met by two men with guns
who forced him to open the safe. The
robbers secured about 500 and skipped
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
Fought in the Courtroom m.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.-Ex. Congress.
man Henry Stockbridge and Thomas
Mackall, both prominent members of
the bar, became involved in an alterca.
ton in Judge Phelps court, during
which the lie was passed. The men
clinched and some of the bystanders
say blows were struck before they were
separated
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
NOT AFTER A THIRD TERM.
Democratic Leaders Get q Tip on the
Presidents Intentions.

Presidents Intentions.
New YORK, Jan. 15.-A special to
The Press from Washington says:
Word has been received by the leaders
at the headquarters Of the cities con-
tending for the Democratic national
convention that Grover Cleveland is
not to be candidate for a third term.
This intimation was obtained by those
who found themselves embarrassed in
making arguments as to the respective
advantages of the West and East for
convention purposes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
Kansas Woman Puts Poison in
Food and Kills Her Fam
lily of Eight.
Then Completes the Work Of
Destruction by Hanging
Herself.
Poverty and the Illness Of Her
Husband Causes of the
Tragedy. -

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 15.--A terrible
CURED at Marysville, Kan. On farm
six miles south of Marysville lived
Joseph Hildebrant, his wife and family
Of eight children, ranging from 2 to IA
years of age. Hildebrant is at Kansas
City being treated in hospital. Dur
ing the forenoon his wife, becoming de-
spondent, administered poison to the
children and seven have died. The
other is not expected TO live. Then she
completed the work of destruction by
hanging herself to rafter.
The cause of the tragedy was poverty.
Mrs. Hildebrant had become despond-
ent on account of the ailment of her
husband, and it is supposed her mind
became affected.
Put Poison I'm tho Food.
Shortly after the children had fin.
ished breakfast all were taken i'll, and
in short time four of them Were dead
The mother refused to go after medical
attendance and did not arouse the
neighbors. Finally one of the neigh
bors came in, and, seeing the situa-
ton, went after help. When he re-
turned he found three more of the
children dead and the mother missing
A search was at once made, which re.
suited in finding Mrs. Hildebrandt in
the barn dead, where she was suspended
by rope around her neck. The eighth
and only child left was alive at late
hour, but its death was momentarily
expected.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
Ten Thousand Short and Missing,

OMAHA, Jan. IA special to The
Bee from Elwood, Neb. says: Gaspar
county's treasurer, w. e. Aldrich, is
short from So, 900 to $40, 900, He has
let the country.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16
SCHOONER FORTUNA SUNK
And Nine Of Her Crew of Twenty.Three
Drowned.

Boston, Jan. 15.-The Gloucester
fishing schooner Fortuna was sunk in .
collision with the Boston fruit com,
pany's fruit steamer Barnstable off
Highland light. Nine of the Fortuna's
crew were drowned; IA saved.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-16

flied cheese, and to secure state inspec-
ton Of dairies.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
COST BILLS AND COUNTY
WARRANTS.

The auditors office is busy this
month issuing county warrants. At
the last session of the board of
county commissioners, which ad-
journed April II, all claims for
costs and fees in justices courts as
well as superior court cost bills for
jurors and witnesses have been ex-
amined and approved by the board,
except the following cases: State
VS.. Thos. Anneakey ana A. Thorn
berry; State VS.. Grant Morse; State
VS.. Raymond Prefer; and State VS..
|. |. Hughes, all in ]. G. Northrup's
justice court; State VS.. Thayer &
Kruger, before H. M. Sauborn, j.
P, and State VS.. Fred Buhmann,
before H. E. Merriman, j. P, which
were rejected by the board.
This last session of the board will
develve upon the auditor the issu-
ing of one thousand warrants. In
every case where the postofice of
the payee is known, a notice will
be sent notifying the person that
the warrant has been issued. Be-
sides this if the person wishes to
sell the warrant the auditor has
provided in his notice a blank
which the warrant holder fills out
and returns. Mr.. Tobin attends to
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB.

THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB.
The Fortnightly Club was called
to order at the home OF Mrs. c. A.
White, April II, at 2:30 o'clock by
the president, Mrs. Jackson.
Emerson's essay on Manners"
was the subject of thought. Points
were taken up by Mrs. Van Doren,
Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Barry and Miss
Howard. A general discussion Of
the essay by all members of the
club then followed
"Emerson's Influence on Modern
Thought'-paper by Mrs. Spill
man-was presented in a clear and
interesting way. Mrs. Spillman
spoke of Emerson's influence on the
reader of todar, and his position as
q teacher of the public That the
study of Emerson is rapidly grow
ing is shown by thc wide attention
given his writings in the schools
and colleges of our country Enter
tanning discussions followed the
reading of the paper.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. W.
V. Windus April rs at $50 o'clock.
BESSIE WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF WAsHMGToN, 49,
County of Whitman.
In the Superior court of the state OF
Washington, in and for Whitman
county.
Decree of foreclosure and order of sale.
Lima Webb, plaintiff,
VS..
William +. Shaw, defendant,
BY virtue of decree and order OF sale,
made and entered in the above entitled
cause and court on the Goth day OF
March, A. ID. 1896, a copy of which has
been issued and certified to me by the
clerk of the said court, under the seal
thereof, bearing date the Both day OF
March, A. ID. 1896, for the sum of $1992.52
gold coin, with interest at the rate OF "A
per cent. per annum from the Goth day
of March, A. ID. 1896, and the further
sum of ll.20, costs, and the further sum
of $4,000 attorneys fees, and also the
increased costs thereon, ], John Lathrum
sheriff of Whitman county, Washington,
will, on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1896,
at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m. OF SAID
day at the South front door of the Whit
man county court house, at ColfaX,
Whitman county state of Washington,
sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, fer cash, the following described
real estate, situated, lying and being IN
Whitman county, Washington, ana
particularly described as follows, to wit
Lots one and two, in block seventeen, In
the town of Pullman, according to the
recorded and amended plat thereof; to-
gether with all and singular the tene-
ments, hereditaments and appurte-
nances thereunto belonging or in any
wise appertaining. Said property Is
taken and sold as the property of VIII
lam f. Shaw, defendant.
Dated at Colfax, Whitman county
Washington, this 1st day of April, A. ~
1896. JOHN LATHRUM,
Sheriff of Whitman county,
Washington.
BY GEO. j. JOYCE, deputy. ,.o
Stearns & Harvey, attorneys for plaintifl'
ftp Apr 4
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
DEMOREST MEDAL CON TEST


The second Of these contests will
take place in the Congregational
church on Saturday evening, April
18th. Exercises begin promptly at
eight o'clock. The following is the
program:
Mixed Observation-Disclosures Society
"The Harvest Time is Passing by"
Daisy Busbey, Jessie Hungste, J |.
Hubbard, Will Buckley.
Defamation, Observation-Disclosures. 49,.
"dow to Curtail the Liquor Traffic"
Dora Lobaugh.
Violin Solo .... ...................
F. G. McReynolds.
Defamation, The Deacons Match"
Mr., Sapp.
Duet, ............."I SIN the Starlight"
Misses Downs and Warren.
Defamation "A Cry from the Poorhouse"
Evelyn Thompson.
Male Quartette-Wa Washington Society
...... when winds Breathe Soft"
l.. V. Corner, B. f. Campbell,
p. Brown, +. G. McReynolds.
Defamation, patriotic Prohibition. I"
j. |. Hubbard.
Music ...................
Defamation. Observation-Disclosures. .......
at can never be legalized without sin"
Howard Cromwell.
Duet Observation-Disclosures" The Pilot. :"
Messrs. Hubbard and Buckley.
Defamation ............... ...........
Prohibition warriors form in line. !"
Frank Harrison.
Admission ten cents.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
SUMMONS.

In the superior court of the State OF
Washington, in and for Whitman
county
Thomas Waldo story, plaintiff,
James q. Van Marter, senior, and James
G. Van Marter, junior, defendants.
STATE OF WASHINGTON, !
County OF Whitman, !
The state of Washington, To the said
James g. Van Marter, junior, defend
ant,
You are hereby summoned and re-
uuired to appear in the superior court OF
the state Of Washington, in and for whit
man county, within sixty days after the
date OF the first publication of this sum-
mons, to-wit: within sixty days after the
10Th dav of February, 1896, and defend
the above entitled action in the above en-
titled court, and answer the complaint of
the plaintiff in said action, and serve
copy of your said answer on Thomas Neill,
the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at
his office in Pullman, in the county OF
whitman, state of washington, and If you
fail to appear and defend said action and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff
aforesaid, within the time aforesaid.
Judgment will be rendered against you,
according to the demand OF the said COM
plant. which has been filed with the
clerk of the said court. The object of
the above entitled action is to recover
Judgment against the defendants and each
of them for the sum of $50, 0O0 with in
terest on the sum of $50 900 at six per
cent. per annum from January Goth, 1894,
and on the sum of So 900 at six per cent
per annum from March 9Th, 1894, and
$3.50 attorneys fees and costs OF action
and to foreClOse that certain mortgage
held by plaintiff as security Tor said sums.
made by the defendant James &. Van
Marter .Jr., to said James q. Van Mar
ter, ST., dated the goth day OF January,
1894, recorded in Whitman county, wash
ington, on the 3lst day of January, 1894
in book 81 OF mortgages, on page 6O2, and
in Adams county, Washington, on the 5th
day of February, 1894, in book 3 OF mort
cages, on pages 1866, 1877 and l6S, upon
the following described real estate, stu
ate in said counties Of Whitman and Adj
ans, to wit: The northeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter, and the north
half of the northeast quarter, the south
east quarter OF the northeast quarter, all
in section 26; also the west half OF the
southeast quarter and the south hall OF
the southwest quarter OF section "a, all
in township 10 n, range 81, east of Will
annette meridian; which mortgage was
assigned by SAID defendant, James G.
Van Marter, Sr., to the plaintiff herein.
Plaintiff prays for the sale of said real
estate and the application of the proceeds
thereof on the amount due plaintiff afore-
said and for general relief.
Dated February 28th, 1896.
THOMAS NELL,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Postofice address, Pullman, Whitman
NFocb;pnton
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
AYERS PILLS
Highest Honors at Worlds Fair.
Ayers SarsapariIla Strengthens the System.

the sale of the warrant without cost
to the holder, securing the best
price obtainable for the warrant.
Parties holding claims or certif
Gates of Indebtedness by assign
ment or purchase, are urged to file
the same with the auditor in which
case the notice will be sent to the
assignee.
1t is expected that these war
rants will be ready for delivery by
May 1st, or shortly thereafter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18

The Pullman Mercantile Company, a
corporation, defendant.
Under and by virtue of an order of the
court duly made and entered in the above
entitled cause on the Dist day of January,
1896, | will on the 25th day of April,
1898, at the hour of two O'Clock p. M, at
the front door of the court house, in Col
fax, Whitman county, Washington, offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash all
OF the real estate now in my hands as re-
ceiver of the above named defendant cor
poration; said real estate will be sold in
separate parcels.
A list of said real estate can be exam
ined from the day of this notice to the
date OF said sale at my office in the town
OF Pullman, state of Washington.
A deposit of ten per cent. in case will
be required on eace bid to be forfeited in
the event of the purchaser not paving
the balance of the bid. All sales made
subject to confirmation of the court
M. j. CHAPMAN, Receiver.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
NOT A SICK DAY
For Over Thirty Years!
RESULT OF USING
AYERS PILLS

layers Cathartic Pills for over thirty
years have kept me in good health,
never having had sick day in all that
time. Before 1 was twenty / suffered
almost continually-as result of con-
stipation - from dyspepsia, headaches,
neuralgia, or boils and other eruptive
diseases. When became convinced
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18

Henry Ward Beecher once in
formed a man who came to him
complaining of gloomy and des-
pendent feelings, that what he most
needed was a good cathartic, mean
ing. of course, such medicine as
Ayers Cathartlc Pills, every dose
being effective.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18

Try Wilbur's Cough Cure. (l0tf)
Puget Sound Liver Pills. Try them.
Oil of Gladness never fails.
Puget Sound remedies at A. Whites.
For SALE:-Double barrelled
breech loading shot gun; bargain
Inquire at this office.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
II Store --a--
FOR THE PEOPLE,
Where all can
Buy to 0dUanto6e.

Some storekeepers pride them.
selves on the fact that they cater to
a special class Of trade We don't.
Ever, one can buy here and be
suited. The richest and highest
priced for those who can pay, but
also good things in plenty for those
who pcOnomize.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Cast6ria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castori
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18

that nine-tenths of my troubles were
caused oy constipation, began the use
of Ayers Pills, with the most satisfac-
tory results, never having a single
attack that did not readily yield to this
remedy. My wife, who had been an
invalid for years, also began to use
Ayers Pills, and her health was quickly
restored. With my children [ had no.
ticed that nearly all their ailments were
preceded by constipation, and I soon
had the pleasure of knowing that with
children as with parents, Ayers Pills,
if taken in season, avert all danger OF
sickness. III. WETTsTEIN, Byron, Ill.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
Bristol steel Fishing Rod

Have become better known during the
past season than ever before, and the
demand for these rods has increased
greatly.
Have addel two new styles to our line
for 1896. Just say the word and we will
send you copy of our catalogue. 1t is
free.
THE HORTON MANUFACTURING CO..
Bristol, Conn, y. S. A.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
NOTICE OF SALE.

In the superior court of the state of Wash
ington, in and for Whitman county.
The First National Bank of Everett, a
corporation, plaintiff,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

been substantially repaired, and it is
hoped this time 1t will answer its pur-
pose. The mill 10 now in successful
operation.
Our community generally healthy
has several cases Of sickness at pres
emit. Henry Ferret is i'll with erysIp-
elias which has affected one of his feet.
The business cards of A. j. Bowman
will hereafter read A. j. Bowman &
Son. John Bowman having been adj
mltted to partnership.
The ice at the mill dam affords fne
skating and ia numerously utilized.
Some graceful evolutlonists but quite
q number see stars.
This being leap year il will be in
order for ladies to take the lead in
matrimonial alliances.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
Nance Items.

The interest in krayer and league
meetings is increasing. The hand
clasps are invariably accompanied by
such good meetings| Those who
habitually absent themselves lose the
peace and blessed privileges design
ed for their enjoyment. Can more
heavenly places" be found? Last
Sabbath although our minister could
not be with us, the echoes of mercy"
and whispers of love" came from
every part of the crowded house,
while the hymns of praise and joy
lifted all above the cares Of this
world.
Holiday week was emphasized by q
pleasant day and fine dinner at Mr.,
Gould's, and later an evening party at
Mr. Richards, in honor of the home
fitting from school. 1t is needless to
say that with a houseful of merry
young people few could complain Of
ennttj, especially beneath that roof
Vocal and instrumental music, aided
by exceptionally nice refreshments
could only bring happiness
The Xmas tree was loaded with
presents and sn abundance of candy
and nuts to be distributed to the over
flowing house, Many thanks are due
the kind friends for assistance in every
way, from the generous contributions,
to the Kansas City shopping.
Through careful nursing and good
medical treatment Mrs. Stewart is re-
covering from pneumonia, much to
the satisfaction Of many friends.
Messrs Case and wives and John
Tabler very pleasantly aided the pro-
gram.
Ollvit W. @. T. U. is we'll pleased
with its stationery from HERALD office
IN
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

The following is taken from the
Republican City Democrat, and while
rather tough on us pops, there is no use
of emitting it for relationship sake:
At q recent prayer meeting in Sa.
lem school house, a good pop prayed
that God would cause the pop party
to hang together" whereupon a pl-
GUS republican present shouted out
"Amen! Amenp This led the pop
brother to make the following amen
dations to his prayer: mot, o Lord,
IN the sense our republican brother
means, but in the spirit of accord and
concord" "Any cord will do, Lord,
any cord will do" interjected the re-
publican. The class leader has made
rule that hereafter politics should be
kept out Of the prayer meetings.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
Bissell Greek Items.

Mr.. Zal Ferguson and wife return
ed from Nebraska last Friday, after
giving the boys the dodge for some
time On their return he went around
and INVITED the boys to bring their
ladies and meet them at Mr.. Church
ills without their bells and have a
good time. Quite a large crowd
gathered in Friday night and had all
the apples and popcorn they could
eat, and had a good joVial time. Just
before going home lot Of very fine
cigars was passed around. Every
body seemed happy and satisfied. No
accident happened only Miss Alice
Jones received quite q bumb but no
harm done as 1t was Charlie Bump.
Isem Marsh would rather the old
folks would let up on the joke about
him following Mr.. Ferguson and lady
to Long Island after their wedding
He thought they we're trying to fool
him and would turn back about dark,
but they went on and Isem got lost
from them aid he come back alone
shivering with cold, He got his treat
last Friday night the same az the rest
but We had the joke on him just the
same. His horse was very tired and
his saddle was sore the next morning.
Maybe he will learn more about it
next time and let some one else be the
greenhorn,
Deacon HsDshaw and family have
gone to Sheridan county for a short
time visiting friends, also to get his
share of the Unfair dinner of Guy Ma
son and wife They were married
Christmas day in Smith county and
went to his fathers home in Sheridan
county to enjoy the first part Of their
honey moon. Guy Is one that is Of a
good reputation and respected by all
that know him. Not knowing his
wife we can only wish them long
and happy life with prosperity
while they live.
George Churchill was coming home
from town one day last week, and was
held up two miles west of Phillips
burg at the r. r. crossing by two
women, and got from him twenty
cents in cash. They claimed it was
for Santa Claus.
We have q new, neighbor on what
is known as the old Benson place now
owned by Jas O3trander, the new
mans name is Smith IN whom we hope
we will be proud of as a neighbor.
We wish him good luck and pros
perity.
Miss Nina and Jay Finch was visit
ing friends In this neighborhood last
week. Glad to see them at the
Christmas tree. Jay is a foe looking
young man, we hardly knew him,
Come again and give us a call.
We had nice time at Falrview
school house Ohristmss eve. Every
thing was NICE and everybody seemed
happy. GosBIN.