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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
NICE LETTER TO GET,

Containing Information as to the
Richness of u Mining Claim.
Seattle, Wash, Specialized. Stan
ley, who is mining in Ell Dorado creek,
in the Yukon, whites to his father in
this city that claims owned by his
father and partner, Warden, on Ell
Dorado creek, will pan out half a mil
lion in sold nuggets this coming VIM
ter. The letter predicts that claims on
Bear creek will turn out as rich as
those on Bonanza and Ell Dorado
creeks, pans averaging IS each. Stan
ley also writes that the Canadian gov
eminent is exacting a royalty of 20
cents per cord on wood. A similar
charge is also made for logs in building
cabins. During the summer forest fires
have destroyed large amount Of cord
wood. Owing to the scarcity OF water
but little sluicing has been done.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Two Remarkable Convictions.

Marshal1toWn, Iowa, Special-The
lightest sentence ever imposed on the
two oldest men ever convicted OF man
slaughter in Iowa was passed upon
Michael and Patrick Mccarthy. They
killed neighbor named Jordan dur
ing a drunken row three months ago
and were convicted. Judge Brrnham
sentenced Michael to sixty days IN the
penitentiary and held over passing
sentence on Patrick during good be-
hayiOr. Both are bachelors, \one IA,
the other 70 years old.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
DeterNiineG to Die

Glencoe, Minn., Special. - Charles
Necoman, a farmer, tried to commit
suicide by cutting his throat. After.
severing the windpipe and slashing his
throat in horrible shape he tried to
hang himself to the rafters in the
barn, and was only prevented by his
Inability to pass the rope between the
roof and the rafter. His wife died
some time ago and now his oldest
daughter is low. with consumption. He
had become demented.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Accidents at Granite.

Granite Falls, Mimi, Special.-Ed-
ward Nestle, son Of X. O. Nestle of this
place, was accidentally shot through
the fleshy part of the left arm while
hunting ducks.-A very peculiar acct
dent befell Tom Shea while threshing
north Of here. A man got down from
the stack and stuck his fork in the
ground too close to the belt, which
threw it with sufficient force to drive
the tine clear through Shea's leg.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
A Baby Kidnapped.

Sioux City, Ia. Special. The one
.year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hoyt of Utah, was kidnapped in this
city Saturday night. Mrs. Hoyt is
visiting in the city. In tile evening she
called at a friends house, and while
she sat on the porch left the perambu-
.lator on the sidewalk. A moment
later an unknown man h passed.
snatched the infant from the carriagp
and dashed away. The mother fol-
lowed two blocks but failed to over
take him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
F'I:UD ENDS IN BLOOD,
C. b.. Norton Shoots and Instantly
Kills Willinm SheItnn.

Cakes, N. d., Special.-An old feud
which has been brewing between 6.
Il. Norton and William Shelton, living
south of this place fourteen miles,
has had a tragic ending, the former
shooting Shelton and killing hun al
most instantly. Both parties had been
living with each others wives for the
past year and had bitter feeling
against each other, which, whenever
they met resulted in quarrels This
time they met on the highway, where
Norton killed his enemy. He INN. edi-
ately drove to this place where he
gave himself up.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Fargo Police Think They Have One
of the Train RObbers

Fargo Police Think They Have One
of the Train Robbers.
Fargo, n. D., Special-Capt. Gowland
of the local police force, arrested a
man who gave the name of JOHN Alb
bot and is thought to be one of the
men implicated in the robbery of the
Northern Pacific train. The prisoner
answers the description of the tall
man Of the bandits. He had an ac-
camplice, who escaped and is thought
to have doubled back to Moorhead. A
large force of deputy marshals and de-
tectives are looking for him. The Of
hclals are quite confident that they
have made an important capture and
will leave nothing undone to gather in
his pal. The captain was alone at the
time of the arrest which accounted
for the other fellows escape ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
ZumbrOt& Bank Schedule.

port of Receiver Scofield, Of the as
signed Bank Of zumbrota. from May
2, 1895, to Jan. 1, 1897, just filed with
the clerk of the court, shows cOllec-
tons during the period amounting to
SS'664.33, and disbursements Of total
of S,69O.6O; leaving a balance of $4,-
014.I3. He holds besides, secured notes
of total of $4,14O, unsecured notes
amounting to $7,O33.73, overdrafts ag-
gregating $614.35, and real estate Of
an estimated value of $780,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Food for -Four Thousand.

Victoria, B. G., Special. William
.Ogilvie, dominion government survey
or in the Yukon country, has arrived.
in Victoria. He says there are pro-
visions enough in Dawson for 1000
people for the winter. When he left
Dawson, July 15, there were 5000
there, but, if, as reported, many have
since left, then the situation will not
he so bad as feared. He says there
lis no use trying to take in food with
dog trains.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Type arid Town Records Gone.

:. Deer River, Mimi, Specialize eff
flee of the ltasca News was burned by
incendiaries just after the arrival Of
NJ. j. Taylor, it's proprietor, from st.
Paul and Minneapolis, where he had
been a witness before the United
States court. The plant is total loss,
not scrap of paper nor a piece Of
material being saved. There was no
insurance. Mr.. Taylor being town
clerk, all books and documents be-
longing to the town were kept in his
office, all of which were lost.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
The Gun Was Loaded,

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Suecial.-Oscar
Moberg, aged sey enteen, son of John
Moberg, who lives Oh the sholes Of
Lake Ida, east of Pelican Rapids,
was riding on load of hay with his
loaded gun, when it jolted against the
binding pole and discharged. The
shot entered his leg between the kuee
and thigh. The leg was amputated
and he will probably recover.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Got Il Good CrOn.

Ames, Ia, Special.-The farmers in
this section are happily surprised by
finding that they have almost a full
crop of as good quality of corn as was
ever harvested in this section. The
moisture in the ground kept the corn
growing while the dry weathe caused
it to mature in excellent shape. The
ears may be a little short but the corn
is as dry and hard as flint.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
"A 100000 Loss.
Big Dove Hatchery md Many Ca

Big Dove Hatchery ind Many Cases
of Eggs Are. Burned.
Usage, Iowa, Special The cold
storage plant and dove hatchery
owned by Ben Katz was burned. 1t
covered a block of ground. The fire
was caused by spontaneous combus-
ton in a pile of fax straw. With no
fire protection the citizens were help
less and were compelled to stand idle
and witness the flames destroy thou
sands of dollars worth of property.
The loss is about $4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Chief DeDuty.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Special-The con-
test for the chief. deputyship under
United States Marshal E. G. Kennedy
has been settled by the appointment
Of Jerry Carlton Of Sioux Falls to the
place. MI. Carlton is an expert ac-
countant, and the marshal says this
fact figures more than politics in his
selection for the place.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
TO TEST ANTITOxIN.e

Sioux City, Iowa, Special The
Pasteur Institute Of Paris is trying to
find a remedy for hog cholera. An
anti-toxine has been invented which
the scientists think will accomplish
the result. TO decide whether it will
be as satisfactory in practice as in
theory, Veterinarian J. q Miller of
this place has been commissioned to
make a series Of tests throughout the
Northwest The trial will be COM
menced at once.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
HotcI Lafayctte in Ruins.

Minneapolis, Special.--Hotel Lafay-
cite, at Minnetonka, was totally de-
stroyed by fire. The Lafayette occu-
pied picturesque position on a high
point of land surrounded by arms Of
Lake Minnetonka. It was built
score Of years ago and every year since
has been resort for prominent people
from all parts of the country. 1t was
the largest summer resort house in the
West. The loss is estimated at $780,
600
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Sale OF RO.slnnd Mines.

Boise, Idaho, Special. --Advices re-
ceived here tend to confirm the re-.
ported deal for the sale to an English
syndicate of tie famous Rossland
mine and tho LIE Roi The amount in
yolved is $5,COO.0CO. Col I. n. Peyton
Of Spokane and Senator Turner. OF
Washington will soon leave for Eng
land, it is said to close the deal 1t
is rumored that number Of smaller
mines near the LIE Roi will be included
III the deal. sl
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Joe Blackburn Killed as He Was
Standing in the Door OF His House.

Joe Blackburn Killed as He Was
Standing in the Door OF His House.
West Superior, Wis, Special.-Joe
Blackburn, one of the best known set
tiers and traders of Douglas county,
was foully murdered at his cabin, ten
miles from the station Of Gordon, forty
miles down the Omaha. r He was shot
from ambush and killed in his own
doorway by rifle ball in the head.
The crime was discovered by party
OF Indians who went to- Blackburn's
house and found him where he fell
He was seventy years of age and one
OF the oldest settlers Of this county.
The authorities have a clue, but as yet
have taken no one into custody. The
affair has created considerable excite
ment in the vicinity of Gordon
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Decision AGAINST NIenrs.

Fargo, N. D., Special.-In the dis
trict court Judge Pollock rendered a
decision in favor of President Perez
val, of the Devils Lake National bank,
against 3. Ashley Mears Suit was
brought to secure title to some prop
erty belonging to Mears' old bank as
sets, which were purchased by Pur-
cival, and it was alleged that Mears
was attempting to place a cloud on the
title OF some valuable property in Far
80.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Child Burned to Death.

Tower Mimi, Special-Sollie, the
four-year:-old child of NJ. Shapiro, was
seriously burned while playing in a
blacksmith shop. Her clothing caught
fire from sparks and she is so badly
burned that she cannot recover.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Claim Syste matte OvercharScs

Chamberlain, S. D., Special-What
promises to be a prolonged and bitter
fight has been commenced by the
residents Of Presho and Pratt counties
against the authorities of Lyman
county. The chief cause of the trouble
is the alleged eXorbitant charges on
the part Of Lyman county officials
against the other two counties for
cases arising in them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Arrected Tor nInr,l I.

R IL, l][ Center. Wis, Special Je.
rome rome Fry, farmer twenty-nine years
of age, was arrested at his home in
the town Of Willows for the murder of
his nelghbor, Dexter Thompson. Tho
latter was killed with a charge of
sllugs in shotgun fired by Fry dur
ing a quarrel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Change OF AssigneeS,

Hastings, Mimi, Special.-An order
has been filed in the district court re-
moving a. D.. Mcleod as assignee Of
II. S. Crippen, and G. w. Wtmach of
st. Paul was appointed in his stead.
He will file a bond of $4,000. A pa"-
tial schedule shows liabilities of ST.
eO66O. Mr.. Crippen was lately in the
trunk manufacturing business in the
Capital City.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
ARRESTS LOOKED FOR,
Detectives Get IL Lead in the Late
Railway H,iS-iTD

Fargo, n. D., Spcr;ai.--T nited States
court convened with both petit and
grand juries. The hitter, it is said,
will have some important matters be-
fore it and may return soma :Gnsa-
tional indictments. The most i'm
pOrtant suit on the calendar is that OF
Cashier II. +. Salyards of Minot who
is under Indictment for technical vio-
latiun OF the national banl>:nw laws
Two Walsh county mOOnshii.4rS will
be given Il hearing. There are a num-
Der of minor cases for trial. De-
trrtiVeS and secret service men have
struck an important lead in the North
ern Pacific hold-up case, and will prob
ably have some practical developments
soon
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Large EnrOli.ncnt.

Winona, Mimi, Special.-The enroll
ment of students for the fall term Of
the normal school has commenced.
Judging by the first days enrolment
the attendance at the fall term will
be about the largest in the history Of
the school. Most of the new students
entering are high school graduates.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Drowned While FiShinw

st. Paul. Special-Frederick Jack
son, of 712 Hyacinth street. was
drowned at Lake .VadnaiS while fish
ing. He was pulling in the anchor
when he lost his balance No trace
of his body could be found He was
fOrty-five years old and leaves wife
and four children.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Yankton, S. D., Special.-Yesterday
concluded the state fair here. The as
ISOLATION will pay all premiums and
purses in full, which now insures the
future of the fair. 1t is to be held nine
successive years, this ending the Sec
Ond
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
POStOmce Robbery.

Wadena, Mimi, Specialize postof-
fee at Wright's, ten miles from here,
was robbed. Forty dollars in cash
was secured and nearly $500 worth Of
goods taken from the store, which is
in the same room with the postof1ice.
No clue. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Butte, Mont, Special Mrs. Charles
Ryan and her three-year-old girl dis
appeared from home and the husband
found letters which indicate tnat the
woman eloped with a nineteen-year-
old lover named John Bodler, going
to Gibbonsville, Idaho $7'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Fatal S.un,ble

Rockwell, Iowa, Specialize. w.
Thayer, farmer living south of Iowa
Falls, stumbled and fell down a base
ment stair at Rockwell, Iowa. and
was killed. 1t is supposed that his
neck was broken. He was on his way
to Usage, Iowa, and had stopped at
Rockwell for the night. !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
North DnkOta's University.

Grand Forks, N. D., Specialize
University Of North Dakota has
opened for another years work. and
the present prospects would indicate
a largely increased number of attend
ants. The only change in the faculty
is that Of Prof. Squires, who will take
the chair of English literature.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Barnum, Ia, Specialized Quade,
living three miles southwest of this
place, was shot and instantly killed by
some unknown person. He was read
ing paper at the time and charge
OF buckshot from a shotgun entered
just below the left arm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Jesup, low a. Special.-H. c. Peck met
with a serious loss. Just before mid
night he discovered his barn on fife.
Three good horses, several hogs, a
new buggy, together with harness and
other things in the barn were burned.
He had just had his threshing done
and his grain was all in the barn. He
carried but small insurance. There
is good reason to believe it was set
on fire by tramps.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

DEBORAH, Iowa, Special-Ash Daw-
ley, a young man Of this place was
accidentally shot and killed in the
woods two miles north Of town while
hunting squirrels. In crossing a
barb wire fence both barrels of his
gun were discharged, both charges
entering his mouth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Arrest for FOrGery.

Humboldt, Iowa, Special j. NJ.
Spayde, "a musical instrument dealer
OF Fort Dodge, Iowa, and formerly a
resident Of this place, was placed un-
der arrest on the charge OF forgery,
having forged paper to the amount of
$175 on one of our best farmers. He
was placed under $1,000 bonds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
PAGER Drops Dead,

" Beaver Dam, Wis, Special.-Durins
the races at the fair grounds the fast
PAGER, Nellie NJ, dropped dead in her
second heat, just before the finish.
She was owned by F. G. Warren Of
Fox Lake and was valued at $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Bonds Sell Well.

Sleepy Eye, Mimi, Special-Six
thousand dollars of 5 per cent water
works bonds were sold to George D..
Cook & Co. of Chicago at premium
of IA per cent. There were seven
bidders.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Signs the CuDitol Bonds,

St. Paul, Special.-State Auditor
Dunn has affixed his signature to the
$4,000 of certificates of Indebtedness,
the first issue of the 100000 author
lied by the last legislature for the
purpose Of constructing the new state
capitol. This issue bears date Of Oct.
1, and will be due July 1, 1900. The
auditors signature is the final guar
anty of the legality Of the bonds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Rash Youth.

Aberdeen, S. D., Special.-Robert Nc
Naughton, a young gentleman Of this
city, was nearly killed by jumping
from a rapidly moving passenger train
Oh the Milwaukee road. He broke his
leg and wrist, and received many Sc
we're Commissions. ~ |.H
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Barns Set on Fire.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Special Two
barns belonging to John Douglas near
Marion, We're set on fire by an un-
known person. Both barns and their
contents, including six horses. We're
burned. Two young men sleeping in
one Of them escaped with difficulty
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Fair Mt Grand RnniI..

Grand Rapids, Mimi, Special. rhi3
new ground has raised marvelously
good potatoes this season, and the re-
Gently acquired settlers are greatly re.
Jolced at the results Of their work.
The county fair will be held next
Thursday 11 and Friday. a splendid
premium list is offered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Wanted for Murder

Jamestown, n. D., Special.-The DO
lice have arrested o. Day of Jefferson,
Iowa. He is supposed to know about
the murder of a tramp at Redtield, s.
D., short time ago. He is known to
have ridden out of Redfield on the
trucks of a freight train after the muir
der was committed. He will be taken
back for the trial of Mansfield and
King, now in Jail for the murder.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Fatally Injured.

Cedar Falls, Iowa, Special.-Ivcrs
Lund died from injuries received in
a runaway yesterday evening. The
wagon tongue dropped when the team
was running, throwing Lund so that
he struck on his head, inflicting fatal
wounds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Aberdeen, S. D., Special. john
Walsh, in the county Jail for grand
larceny, broke out, and is now at
large. His parents reside at Minneap-
oils, and it is thought he is bound for
that city. The sheriff offers $25 for
his arrest. =. =. = ss
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
An IHc.ndinry Fire.

Grand Forks, n. D., Srecial-Fire
broke out in the rear of the billiard
hall of M. Mulloy at Ardoch, twenty
miles north of here. The flames soon
extended to adjoining buildings, and
before the fire was finally ex-
tinguished four buildings were de-
stroyed 1t is believed to be the work
of incendiaries. .@1s.. g.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Victory for DR.. RrOwn.

Dubuque, Iowa, Special-The Con-
gregational conference at Manchester
has reconsidered it's action relating to
the review of DR.. o. G. Brown, late
of San Francisco, and declined to re-
scind it's former action receiving
Brown into the conference as request
ed by the Bay conference.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07

Des Moines, Iowa, Special-Seven
houses in North Des Moines caught
fire from a blaze in barn in the yicin-
ity. Wind carried the lamesnoyer
several blocks. The water pressure
was low and the passage of the flames
was almost unchecked The loss NAV
reach $4,000. l-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Lost Children Found,

Marinette, Wis, Special Willie
Celia Cummins have been found. They
were. picked up by a farmer and
brought home. They say they were
taken by the farmer against their will,
and although crying to be allowed to
go home, were taken about six miles
up the river and kept there until
this morning. They were gone four
days and as many nights.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
missionaries to China,

Red Wing Mimi, Special - The
fourth annual meeting of the China
mission OF the Hauge Norwegian
Lutheran church will be held at Ken
yon on Nov. Al. A large number Of
delegates will be present.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
notwithstanding.

GAINESVILLE, Ia, Special.-J. Gilbert,
one Of our citizens, was stripping cane
and in doing this raised small blood
blister on his hand. He thoughtlessly
picked it open with a brass pin and
is now suffering from blood poison.
His recovery is doubtful.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Senator McNIiIIan Dead

st. Paul., Special Pormer United
States Senator S. J. r. Mcmillan died
at his home in this city after months
illness. His death is ascribed to
anaemia Of the blood His health has
been failing for the last three years.
He leaves a wife and six children
Senator Mcmillan served two terms in
the senate, being elected to succeed
Alexander Ramsey, and he in turn was
succeeded by Senator Davis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Brute Sentenced.

Kenosha, Wis, Special-Nick Fack,
convicted of assaulting the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Field
schau, was sentenced by Judge Fish
to eight years at hard labor at Wau-
pun. -.s ~. +''. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Fatal Accident,

Marshfeld, Wis, Special.-Ald. Ste
phen Luecke was killed outright by
being thrown out of his buggy, and Il.
Serve, his companion, was seriously
injured. Both have families.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Indians Indicted for N1urt

Indians Indicted for Murder.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Specialize
United States grand jury found an in
dictment against George Washington,
an Indian, for murder. The case was
continued and court adjourned
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Franchise Wanted Mt Winona.

Winona, Mimi, Special. = L. l..
Brown, w. H. Laird and John Dietze
have made application for a fifty-year
franchise to construct and operate a
light, heat and power plant; if the
franchise is\ granted they will incor-
porate the Peoples Light and Power
company, with a capital stock of $780,
OOO
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-10-07
Incc nsiderate Tather

Newton, Iowa, Special-Charles II.
Parker, Jr., one of the wealthiest
farmers of the county, suicided by
plunging head first into deep we'll.
His only daughter was to have been
married the next day.