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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
Romantic Land Case.

The prospect for the wedding OF
Annie Sorbotten Of Fosston and Hans
G. Sampson, also of that place, is far
from favorable. They were to be
married when the bride-elect should
have obtained title to land that she
claimed under homestead right in
18-I56-27, but while the course of true
love may run smoothly, the wedding
is still long way off if it is contin-
gent on Miss Storbotten acquiring
title to the land in question.
1t is not often that a romance
creeps in the dry and formal docu-
meRts of the land Office, but the case
of Annie A. Sorbotten against Ed
win A. Hanger contains one. Miss
Sorbotten is, or was short time ago,
employed as a chambermaid in a
hotel at Fosston. Her lover was, and
still is supposed TO be Hans G. Samp-
son. Miss Sorbotten and Hanger each
claim the same piece of land, and
thus far the decisions have been in
favor of Hanger Cupid may weep at
the outcome, but the officials of the
land department. are not in the habit
Of mixing sentiment with business,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30

their fellow travellers in this vale of
tears, is it more than our duty to pro-
vide for them when they have grown
feeble? No; and if nobody will do
nate sum sufficient to found home
Tor them, we ought to petition Con-
gress to appropriate an amount of
money for that purpose. Remember,
the time may come when people will
mind their own biz" and in that
we would regret that we
did not appreciate these useful
citizens when we had the opportunity.
There are several in this city who
should at least be given home some
where outside of this town-the
sooner, the better, for the town.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
Ball Game at 3.
The Zenith and the Ely Clubs will
Contest for the $50 Prize
on Saturday Afternoon.
Bicycle Races at the Ball Park
for S35 In Prizes Either i'm
Cash OR Merchandise.
1T WILL BE A GOOD ONE.

The celebration here Saturday
promises to be one of the grandest
ever inaugurated in this city.
The festivities will begin at 6
O'Clock in the morning and end
with grand ball at the pavilion
in the evening.
The parade, one of the best ever
gotten up will leave First avenue
at $50 o'clock and after q march
about the city will wind up at the
pavilion where addresses will be
made by Hon. 0. D. Kinney, Rt.
Rev. Father Buh and local speak
ers. Prof. A. L. Giles will read
the Declaration of Independence
and other exercises will occupy
the time until II o'clock. Teams
will then run, leaving the school
house for Sandy Point to convey
the little ones and their parents to
the Point where refreshments will
be served free of charge.
At 3 O'Clock the ball game be-
tween the Duluth and Ely clubs
will be called at the ball park.
This game will be a ''hot" one and
those who attend will see a good
game. No admission will be.
charged for the grounds but those
who desire to indulge in the grand
stand luxury will be compelled to
pay for their seat. The prize for
the game will be SIS.
We have not the space to en-
smerate all the items on the pro-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
81, 900 to be Expended in This
TO Celebrate the Glorious
Fourth.
Special Train From Duluth, over,
Mesaba, Two Harbors and Other
Places on the Line.

and yesterday there came from the
commissioner of the general land
Office decision affirming the decision
of the Duluth land officials. 1t was
in favor Of Hanger, and while Miss
Sorbotten has the right of appeal, the
situation has it's discouraging fea-
lures.
The story of the case, briefly told,
is that Sampson had exhausted his
homesteadNright, and, while DESTROYS
of taking up the land in question,
could not do so. He built house on
the land, and intended to enter it
under the timber and stone act.
Meantime Haugen got wind of the
fact that Sampson had no right under
the homestead laws, and he built a
house on the land, and intended to
enter it under the timber aud stone
act. Meantime Haugen got wind Of
the fact that Sampson had no rights
under the homestead laws, and he
built house the land. Later Samp-
son transferred his improvements to
Miss Sorbotten, and then the fight for
the land began between her and
Hanger, in which, according to the
records, Sampson took an active part.
hangers house was torn down. and
the material was burned. Sampson
admits having taken part in the
destruction of the house, but denies
that he had hand ia burning the
material.
A short time after destruction of
the house Sampson and Hanger met.
The former had a rifle that he ham
died in threatening manner. Hanger
said that Sampson threatened to
shoot him if he did not get off the
land and stay off. Hanger was con-
vinced that Sampson was in earnest,
and did stay away.
The commissioner finds that Hau-
ger did not forfeit any of his rights
because of his absence from the land
under the circumstances. The COM
missioner finds that the decision of
the Duluth officials that Hanger was
driven off the premises is clearly sus-
tanned. -News-Tribune
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
LEMONADE To FLOW
At Sandy Point--Ice Cream, Candy, Nuts, and
all kinds of Refreshments for the
Little Ones.
Boat Races, Canoe Races, Tub Races and
Other Sports Besides Sports for the
Children for Prizes.

gramme but will say it is one OF
the best ever gotten up. In fact
the programme is SO long it will
require few hours Sunday after
noon to finish up. Sunday
after the ball game there will be
water races at the Point consisting
of 1000 yard boat and canoe
races, tub races for boys under 16
years and squaw races.
Friday everyone in the city will
decorate with trees, flags and
bunting and by Saturday morning
the city will present an attractive
appearance. The special train
viii arrive at about noon bringing
the ball club and their admirers
from Duluth and along the line.
Several from Tower have also sig
nifed their intention to celebrate
in this city.
The citizens are cordially re-
quested to operate withthe various
and make the celebra-
ton success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
Opie-Olson Nuptials.

w. r. Opie returned Monday eve
ming accompanied by his bride, from
Plainview, Mimi, where on Wednes-
day, June %, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Edna Olson by the Rev.
King. Both of the young people are
well known in this city, Mr.. Opie
being the proprietor of the photograph
gallery and the gentlemanly agent for
the Wanamaker & Brown Tailoring
company. Miss Olson formerly resid-
ed in this city and has many friends.
We wish the happy pair an unlimited
amount of happiness in their new
sphere in which wish hosts of friends
join. The couple are at home in the
Hebert residence on Chapman street.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
TO THE CIRCUS.
Barnum & Bailey Excursions to be Run on
All Railroads.

Barnum Bailey Excursions to be Run on
All Railroads.
The great Barnum & Bailey Circus
is to exhibit in Duluth, July 9, and
for the notable occasion all railroads
will make special low round trip
ticket, so all those who desire to wit
ness the Greatest Show on Earth"
can do so at a small expense. The
Barnum & Bailey Circus this year,
while always the best and biggest in
the past, is now conceded to be the
most Incompatible exhibition in the
entire world. Nothing has ever, or
will ever approach it, for the genuine
merit of its circus performance, the
size and completeness of it's menag-
erie, and the wonderful display of it's
gorgeous equipment. The shows
require sixty big railroad cars for it's
transportation, employs 700 people
and possesses over 400 horses and half
hundred cages of rare animals. It's
daily expenses are over $1,000, and it
annually instructs and entertains
several million of patrons. 1t is the
big show of the universe and one of
the largest enterprises in the entire
world. 1t will be great day for this
vacinity, and doubtless a large crowd
will avail themselves of the low rate
and attend the performance from
this place.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30
The Independence Star and Kansan

The Independence Star and Kansan
says a country merchant recently
came to that city and bought from a
dollar store table castor. He then
placed cost tag of S14 upon the
trinket and made a present of it to
the preacher whose church his family
attended. A few days later the
preacher came to the store and said
that the castor was to expensive an
article to have place on his frugal
table, and that if the merchant had
no objections he would like to trade
it for $14 worth of groceries. There
are lessons enough in this to start a
catechiSm.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30

Secretary Bliss, Thursday affirmed
the land Office decision in the case of
James Cattanach against Gust John
son, from the Duluth land district.
The secretary holds that johnson is
entitled to the land in controversy on
the ground that, while Cattanach was
certainly on the land and did more or
less work, his home was at Tower,
and that he had lived in Duluth.
This indicates that his presence on
the land was not of character that
shows him to be bona fide settler on
the land, and Johnson's entry, al
though made subsequent to Cattan-
ach,s, will be allowed to remain
intact.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-30

Two ministers were ordained and
one was licensed by the Duluth Pres
bytery last week. Rev. Edwin Lee
Coudray, who will take charge of the
Presbyterian church at Barnum, and
Rev. Donald A. Mckenzie, who will
take charge of the First Presbyterian
church at Grand Rapids, were or
dained. Frank B. Cleland, son Of
Rev. T. 81. Cleland, who will serve
during the summer in the Presby-
terrain churches of Tower and this
city, was licensed.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
Alpine Augurib's.

Ouins 10 sickness in several families In
this neighborbood the organization Of a Sab
bath school n the Carter school bouse was
postponed until neat Sunday. All inter-
e.,ed are earnestly requested to attend. 2
o'elOek p. m is the hour.
Perry's hay force pulled back to their
headquarters Saturday. Owing to the
ground being 90 vet they did no, pu, up ss
much hay as they intended.
Geo. Walker, Of Clear Lshe, has pu, up
quite 10, Of bay On the Hulit pIsee.
Tons Judy Was taken quite sick Friday
night and DR.. Linlsy Was called early Sat.
urdsy morning. Al present writing be is
himself again.
Miss Jennie Maple is at home again. She
hiss been staying With her sister, Mrs. Bell
Miles, at Cline. fer the past elk or eight
months.
Saturday Clay Bender cut his alfalfa. IL
vas fine. lie intends seeding mere to !,
this fall snd coming spring. IL viii not be
long before every farmer and s,octnsn in
this section will have his ground in alfalfa.
Several weeks ago John McCooi Gu, his
millet ahs nov be has another crop from the
one sowing. almost ready for the mower.
1t is headed out aud is as good if no, better
than the Arst crop.
John Marshall, sn old time friend Of +. J.
Judy and family, is visiting them this week.
VIM. Evans retsrned home from Ksnss.
last week.
Ea CofIey and family expect TO start for
Colorado this week on o visit to Mrs. Cs
sister and family.
Eiery Cooper attended the Sabbath school
at Mr.. Evans plscs last Sunday. There
were forty present; quite good turn.
ou, for q country school.
], still rains. Did you ever in oil your
life?
Another batch Of cattle buyers we're doing
this vicinity few days ago, and as usual
made no purchase so far as we have card
Of. Its strange there are no sales to record
1t mus, be their bids are too low, or ou-
folks are holding for too stiff prices for their
wallets
Stanley Harmon, Of Lexington, Kansas,
is visiting Joe Carter and family this week
Clay Bender went 10 the Cimarron Tues
day after peaches.
Owing to the heavy rains John Beebe &
hay outfit didn't 20 to work until last Sat.
urday, and Tuesday they broke down their
mower and had ia go to town to get it re.
paired, which will delay them two or three
days.
Joe Carter postponed going down to the
Cheyenne country until next Spring.
y
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

The town is gradually gong south.
doe Hodges store in now the farthest
north OF the business houses on the east
side. Ten years ago II was the extreme
south part Of town. The two saloons
will in all probability be moved south
soon. leaving only the hotel and livery
barn in what was once the busiest part
of Beaver. II this movement is kept up
few years longer Scranage's dream will
be in fair way OF coming true, and tho
town will be out on the lew buffalo fiat,
a mile south Of where Jim Lane started
his historic store and ranch house on the
old trail. and which for years was the
ceLter OF activity.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
A Train
j. X. SEsCENICH.
Vice Pres. Beaver county,

OF Pullman palace aud tourist sles pers
aud free chair cars will run through to Bud.
alo via Santa Fe, leaving points in Kansas
on Aug. 2l. Persons of discrimination,
who fully appreciate the significance of this
statement, viii purchase their tickets
over the Santa Fe. Tis the official route
for The ". Il. g. fact which renders CON-
meat unnecessary. Hate for all stations
east Of Colorado. s3l IS for round trip.
Tickets on sale Aug 81 and %. limited to
sep. 90 y. J. Laben, Agent
Englewoed, Kas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
Change OF Date.

HEADQUARTERS SOUTHWESTERN
VETERAN ASSOCIATION,
MEADE, Kas., Aug 10, 1897.
The date for holding the Reunion Of
the Southwestern Veteran Association
is hereby changed TO Thursday, FRIDAY
and Saturday, Septsmber IL, Ia and Is,
1897.
This change is made to avoid conflict
with prior appointments, and TO accom-.
moda,e the members of the Association.
All persons Interested in this event will
please take notice and govern themselves
acc ordinsly.
II. Bus, Pres.
Attest: X. w. GRio0s, Sec'y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
Reunion Dates Changed.

The following letter is self explain
aiory:J
MEADE. KANSAS. Aug. IA. 1897.
EDIToH HERALD; attended meet,
ing of the committees Of tho reunion ts
be held here in September, and hoard
their reports. Several orators have
been invited. Dick Blue aud Mike Sut.
ton have accepted. and others are ex-
pected TO be here. The camp will be In
grave east OF town. and will consist OF
100 tents, which have been procured
from the state. Please change dates in
Reunion advertisement to September 16,
II and Is. Yours Truly.
j. X. SEsCENICU.
Vice Pres. Beaver county,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
STAGE LINES.

To Meade, Kansas. daily-Lesves Beaver
at 500 a. IN. Arrives 3:3O p. m. Carrie.
nail. passengers. express and light freight
To Eoeiewood, Kansas, daiiy-Leaves
Beaver and Englewood $50 q. m. Arrives
Beaver aud Englewood 500 p. m. Mail,
passengers and express
To Hardesiy--Ieaves Beaver AT 600 q.
IN. Monday and Friday. Arrives at Beaver
1880 p. m. Tuesday and Saturday. Mpil.
Elmwood 10 Beaver Arrives nj Beaver nj
~ IN. Leaves Bea-.r at 200 p. m. Mai
and passengers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

Society item in Cushing Herald
About 80 persons. including the num-
erous sucking babes, INDUCED in reLu-
lar old fashioned charivari in honor of
the recently spliced Jake Forter and
Tillis Bennett Plenty Of cakes, beer,
and many other highly relish9d edihles
and drinkables. Fiddles, jewsharps,
cowbells, tin pans and other rustic must
cal instruments were used by the orchss.
ira with vim. The occasion can per-
haps be imagined but not described.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
lcoSs soLiDArEpl !

LASD OFFICE AT " WOODWARD. o r.,
August l3, lSF !
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named so tiers have hied notice 81 their inten-
III u ~ maxi gnPi proof Ia support oi their rr.
eg i've ciaiins, aud that said pruof viii lie
IN 'de befor. Cari.f Tracy, Judge OF the Pro-
hatr uit In nd Tor Beaver county, Okla
h"ma y, ~ ory ana ~ case OF MS aosehce
4SraVcr, Okla. 0n hel tsnaber 2itA, leg7. Viz
Joe H Car er. on III. l.. No. is2', r The east
la OF the nortnw II quarter, and the west
township norih, range IS r. G.. NJ.
Wt'nes sos; --Th,l h,lDlas l.. Braidwosd and
I ool and CLAY u nder, Oi Riyerside Okla.
Cora "a. Williams, ON NJ Il. No. 7s1. for the
southwest quarter a. section 80, township )
north, range - IL. g. NJ
Witnesses & George q. Cabbrt, william
NJ. q. Gabb II and Joseuh q. Muir by, all OF
Gate, Okla and Derry StiiineI. OF line. Okla.
4. ID. HEAIr, Register.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
fcoxsoLIpATrp,l
LAND orrloE AT WOODWARD, o. T.
Inv ~, lsst-

LAND orFIoE At WOODWARD, O.Tl
July 10 lsa7
Notice IL hereby given that the following.
named SETTLERS have llcd notice of their infen'
tiop Ia ,,.sSz ansl proof In support OF theii
cialm. and that said proof Will be IN ade beior,
Carter Tracy, Judge of the probate court In
and Tor ieayer county. q. r., and In cnse o
his absence then before 4 q. Tracy, clerk ol
.nid urt, Mt IL ayr, %. 4. on september q
iss1. viz,
Samuel u. wtir II y Ne. 25a, for the souih.
west guar 81 OF section ~. township 4 north
ran,e zJ u. &. NJ
bnrtn-ss u. S'aven, II T. No. 3ls, for tn,
Hluthw west qunrt,r of the south. sst quartet
"f section :, and the w,sL halfoi the northeast
quLrier al,d the southeast lunliir OF The
northwest quarter Of seci ion III, township
l~rh, Range ~. L. G. NJ.
Witnes. CO for samuel ~. Weir;--Poter Ry.
ers ~, John q. rawmcr, James II. Linlcy
and John X. Thomas, all of Beaver OK "a.
Witnesses rr HARNESS B Slayen' e. Los VI
larson, John Webb Casper Redimer and
Frank LauShrin, all of lieaycr, OKLA.
y. ID. liEALV,
HegiAter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

Oklahoma snake story: A pondcrous
snake swallowed a nickel clock la Jim
liickesbottom's dugout IN May. Recent.
ly a snakes nest was found on Bills
claim. and II contained seventeen, small,
open.faced watches
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

The Oklahoma Normal School located
At Edmond. opens September 9Th. 1881.
Tuition free. The courses % study are
ss follows High school and Business
Preparatory Normal Diploma. Teach.
ers' Ten Weeks. shd Special TraiHisg
Course. Zone year) a diploma from tbis
school j. territorial certificate. A
years trimming ~ this school will not
cIst much money. Board aud lodging
can be obtained at SO to 81 week. or s
good room can he rented for sljO to 81
a month. Fer full informaiion in re-
gard to- the Nsrnal address the Presi e.
dent. Edmund ID. Murdaugb. Norman.
Oklahoma.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

That picnic ut Risley's grove on Clear
creek will be held on Sept. 23 and "a.
The managers are cxerting themselves
TO supply variety of amusenents so
that all who attend may have good
time In their own way.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
A. T. & s. F. R'Y co.

The santa Re Route runs tho latest inn
prov ed equipment that 10 known, ON Its Pnss-
snger Trains.
'upoB Tickets II 70 all points. and Bag
gage Chscksd 10 desiin stltui.
for routes, rst-s lime tables. or any other
frfufnatissn. sprly ig lie undcrslgned. or 10
". j. Black, O. T.. 7. A.. Topeka kansas
FkASR J. LABES Az Mt.
Engiewocd. kaDsns.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

Bob Meeker and sister. hllss Pbebe,
stopped in town Friday night. enroulo
for eastern Kansas. where they will
make their home. Mrs. Zerby conclud-
cd at the last moment TO stay in Beaver
county, Bob will return in shor, time
after his Lorsce.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

Live stock item In Preston Plaindcaler;
MARY had little lamb; the time has
passed away. No lamb could follow up
the pace our Mary sets to-day. For now
she rides the air>sbod wheel. in skirts
too shor, by half; no lambkin shares
her airy flight, but you can see her calf. ="
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

At Woodward on the 18th A. D. Kin,
cnii and Nun Baker. cattlemen, became
involved 10 quarrel over line Of fence
Kincsid fired one shot at Baker with q
six shooter. but missed his aim. Both
men were arrested and jailed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
Notice

To all parties wanting photographs:
We will reopen our gallery In Beaver
August 25. instead OF August 10th, as
advertised last weak.
Respectfully.
SAUNDERS BRos, Artists
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19
Arkansas City, Aug. - to Sept. ,.

Annual Reunion Southwest Soldiers
AssociAtioa. One lowest standard first
class fare for round trip tickets sold
Aus. 80 to Sept. 3 inclusive. Emitted re-
turn Sept. 4. 1897. Apply to the A. T. &
S. Y. agent at Englewood. Kansas
+. J. LABEN, Agent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

q. T. Walker. ono Of the husilinR
Duck Pond farmers. was in town Sun-
day. George has some alfalfa which
he has Gu. three times this year. and ex'
%. cts 10 get five crops.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

DIEp-Wm. Brown died at his home
on Clear creek at 2 a. m. Tuesday nighi.
from complication OF diseases. lie
was a soldier in the Union army for
three years during the rebellion. and was
getting quite old. Hv leaves wife and
several children 10 mourn his death,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

The editor Of the Meade Globe tries to
slide ou, OF any responsibility concerA-
ing tho article in tho Globa recently in
regard TO the ball game bv saying that
he knows nothing nbou, the game. but
that his sporting editor" does, and that
the latter was responsible for the silly
assertions made In the article referred to.
We don't blame Fuhr for trying to get
out Of the affair. but unless he wants 10
be held responsible for what appears In
the Globe he should not permit his paper
TO become the moHtbpiece OF every sore
head who imagines be has roar com
ing, or II he does permit II b. should
make the belly yaching individual sign his
own name, and not lot the article 20 In
as original. And thea Frask puts IN his
own oar. and lamely says: why didn't
you show that our sporting edito. was
wrong, instead OF chewing the ragY"
Get down your files, Frank. read the AZ =
ticie your sporting editor" wrote, and
you will see that all he did was to fatty
deny what we bad said In previous ar
ticle. without giving any proof. The
aindavits In support Of our first article
are sufficient answer to the mistakes"
OF your sporting editor" Come of,
now; your readers are weary. We mop
ped up the earth with your little old ball
nine when We had fair deal. and are
supremely contenied ia the knowledge
that We can do 1t again. for fun or
dough. II you don't belieYe il. send
them avn
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-19

The subject Tor Christian Endcayor
next Sunday evening is. Have we the
spirit of Christi Found in Romans g.
LIS. Mrs Della Ballinger will lead the
meeting. All are cordially invited.