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The state herald., 1899-03-10
HAXruN LOCALS.

Mr yuaugquist of Holdrcgc, Neb., un-
loaded a car Of COWS and heiiera at Hax
tun FRIDAY Of last weok. c. o. Lund-
burg secured 70 bead OF the car load.
Us Bennet. of uolyoEs spent fow
dsyH this Wrek IN hunting aild geese IN
tho vicinity OF Gaxluu.
Christ Westonbmg came down from
Greeley the frat ol tho weak to look al
Ger buspos inicrgs,l 10 thia county.
a meeting OF tlo 1.ctH holders Of the
Haxtun creamery separator was held at
naxiun "Wednesday w. w. Marplc
represrahrg ths Bmriea Creamery
Campsay aaa present. qhs rtock hold
er1 perfected an organization by the e
lection of Frnni. johnson ne president,
G,ant Smith secretary. NJ. Anderson
treasurer md john narms, P 4. Peter
son, W " slry. Elwaid James aud q
Il. Dyis as sirciufl. Wor'; oH tue sep.
arator building Win bsgin aa soon "a a
vell cap DO put down aud il 10 thought
that tho separator plant viii be ready
Tor business iu aboU, four weeks.
A. r. Hendrix wont TO folyole Tues
day and purchased lumber to build an
addition 10 hil fesidonce building
A. Anderson is taliuugo % moving his
stock OF general merchandise 10 naziun.
Mrs W,NiamH and children oi liid yis
,licd o. is1 days ihia aess with hsr par.
rHt7 Hs md Hrs. e. lamssiusijing no-r
Hlziun.
prd 90 tHo family home aonih of Haz
fun, Tauu7ay mezai1g Mar ., MR.
Caul Jdbalol. SHE bad bson elos oaly
abouta week and ber death seemed
quite sudden to Ih, miuy f,isuia Of tue
family some ot whom had not learned
Iof hef aiclgness. She was e bright, rheor-
Iml httIe acman who attracted to her
many iriends. Sho lenYes two ems c
sud & years old and her husband 70
moarn btr death. Many friends rympa'
Z thi1s Ui,a the family IN their sorrow,
Tho iunerd arrucaH will bo conducted
from ,te homp Saturday nitctaoon sad
tho remains wlll bo buried In the Pao.
cemetery,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

The following clipping 80 take from o.
Gront Falls, monlnua, paper Sam Qaail
vii be rendered nan resident NJ llol-
jol's iu the curly days OF the town. II
i- reported that be- u now worth sl0t0oo
ca fea yrnEl ago, when Great Falls
sas growing By acrpasloua OF pilgrims
sui tho crop Of aueksrs WIS large, a new
mining company uua orgln'zsd eyory
dny
Ouo ot The most persistent, sincere,
hopeful, apiimpuo promoters was sam
Quail. who 1nairi shares on oyery claim
,lat he had and. when the supply fau
ou'. went Into the hills fora week und,
upol hia foiufH, organized aayoral new
camplaies
10 dlI n1t 10y 90 vic'imize muvboiy
no .ns al elnguino na iha purchaser o'
ha stock nn, none Of biz "miars" wer'
Imyilrua preducarl and ihoro afn many
. forgotten -ariaeatea ior q million or f
ahnr,s rf euupaniea in winch slm Quail
uaa ibe principal ui1othnIdor
fltle'r MO city ,h,n tho wildcat bus.
lnof. got % ~ nnd won't o. Wolf Crrslt
uhefa be prsriori lav, ran onloon and
flapeeisd Then hs wont to Lamr
Gulph aud Inter uns in tho enunlFv ntui
ualena. on lAto hia mHuy fficniH ~
IGfolt Fal'a hal loa. track oi him and
I h.a "fnIlu' wern only momuuca
] uutuaw comes ih1 na4a from lislsnn
.ihlt Bum pHnil hua al lttt struck It rich,
. lu htatail o. ciH'm moor VOL Crock f1r
% hig um. reforming holding 90 tao
. pnmhHapr rampauy' naI 10 enjoying
/ l,lr at lho rapHb Whal uu bad litile
lfs apa0t fres'f lud ha iH- roe changed
arsr lc cm.' po fDfIv IIa. good
It.llnw % hIa way aHd bis lio'eaa fHendf
arr n.a.irg n.eti ta a8i iuet
The state herald., 1899-03-10

MHEuD.- the homo Of Mr. and
Mrs. W. j.. shamp la HolyozS Saturday
evening Mar. q, ls99, Ecy. s.. ~. Chase
oiHaaug, y T. Stamp and drs Lizzie
Martin both Of Hogoyr. Both parties
uro ven aud iayora0ly luowu 70 iho h.o
Pla oI uolyoka Whese t.sy haye maay
friends. They viii mako tluI hon.s .n
49, Saamp'u Residence osa. oi uolyoRe.
lae HuAL1 ,S,euds ydet 4i4Les.
Mp aia9 j Olmslo5 ifom Gmmsn.
taan, Nsh., accompanied hy lrf dangh-
t,u Aissas Jsasie, Grace and Llrana
and sous Cb1..oy and Lewis arrived in
aa.yose rfiigy OF lac seek Hud viii
make their lom, 10 onr ,ut n, It0y hayo
lrlsrd tls American liause uI ioos
faae-a,on tAa Hmt q ta- veas. The
boys brought Gun with tblm car n
cnitle aud took them QUITO their stock
raneh uoflh-w % OF floiyoila wh-rathslr
bro,hrrg Fmnk and john bad bgan To-
Gated lor b.ru' moafhf
The state herald., 1899-03-10
ON pVEUY WOITLH

OF shilob.a Consumption Cure ia thia
gunmntee; 'All eu 90, of sou o. 20 nee
twoihrJs oi the contents ol ihm bottle
faithfully, ihcn u you can aay yon arc
not ben,Gigl return ,he bottle 20 yonr
drugaist and he mny refund ihs price
pnld Phee - cia 30 eta md 2io0 Ciiy
Drug Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Rev. J. W. Crooks, state missionary Of
Colorado, wiN preach 10 tie Baptet
Church next SanGny mufniug and even
ing at the usual hours. Roy. CroolSs is
a fine preacher and the people Of Hol.
yoke cannot afford to miss tho opportu-
pi.y Of hearing him. Esnugolishc sor
VICES will 0e held az night. Eysry body
invited 10 attend. S. w. Richards.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Ar. s.. 4. Fnrklof. editor o. the Nit
canopy tFlaj Hustler, with bic wife and
children, suffered terribly lrom LsGtippe
one Minute Cough Cure was the only
romcdy that helped them. II acted
quickly. Thousands oi others urc this
remedy as specific ior La Grippe aud
80 eShauatug aiieg effects. City Drug
Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
rrr1Nniil, afarER

A beautiful complexion 90 un impo-si
bilily without good pure blood, lhe sort
that ouly exists 10 connection with go1i
dlrsstiop, hoalthy liver nnd husril
Karla Clover Boot Tea acts directly on
the boaels, hyrr aud ludaoyH keeping
them 10 perfect health. Price % ets.and
80 cts. Ci,y Drug Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

have nowspnpri outfit coumEiiIg
Of paper press, fob prcsa, paper eatler
tyne and everything cimpie,o which !
nm not using and defife TO soll or trade
tho rame. ftia tho outht that wan for
merly used In tho publication of tho
phAllpe County New1 JH. fuarrn.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

q i. NIc0arty ol tlnlynko Ind a pretty
severe nere OF the maasles md, hefor
he Ind fully recovered, took cold and
was again laid M with severe attack
OF luny fever. We ARE plad 10 lsern thut
he is recovering rapidly and will soon be
able Tor work again.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the NJ. r.
Church will give pnrIor social on the
evening of Friday, March II, in tho Cor
don House dining room. An interesting
program will be prepared for the occa-
sion. All are invited to attend, Secre
tnry
The state herald., 1899-03-10

GAR ihke nulloe' Allplriim hny-
log pension ppers oi ebaipef naiur.
nte invited 20 oall pt ihr orsorf W o.
nanand rlcrk oI ihe district c1eft and
have thn aamo dllrd out aad ncsnoul
edged ifec ai charge.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
poYou KNOW

Consumption is provcntabley Science
hes proven TINT, and also thai neglect iu
Fuia.dal. Tho worst cold or cough can
br cured wish sbl'ohh cooah aud Cnn-
sumption Cure sold on pa..nre guar
sptse for oyer nity Jcua. Cty Drug
s,oro.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Paths il the chcsi 4 q persan hasa
cold indicate tendenq sward pneu-
monla. A piece Of \ dampenod
vllh chamb-rIam'a Balm and
bound on to ,heches' rbr The seat Of
pmn will mompily rehass ITO pain aud
prevent tho ihredenet attalk q pneu-
Ronia Tins aame ire sirsa viii sure a
lame back IN a teg holrs Sold hy F.K
Noblet.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
HOW is YnuR wiFE2

Has she lost her beautyi If so, Con-
sipation, Indigestion, SICK headache are
the principal causes. Karl's Ciorer Root
Tea has cured these ills for half n ceutu-
ry. Price 2Jc and 51'. Money refunded
il results nre not satisfactory City Drug
Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
naas. lfA I'd u ,Ql

Muddy complexlans, nauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. Karl's
Glover Root Tea il M nbsolute cure and
has been sold ter fifty years on ou abso-
Lutte guarantee. Price % o,a and 80 cts.
City Drug Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

In GHppa ia aaalu frdaH.f Efef
pc-aui.on th1Hld baipten 70 oe1d BE-
10 aparht orra ia ono Minute Cough
cmr. AJ. sieparl. Publisher Afh
clluul ifumal thi iitug.lss E.lan,
uo., atst $50 aas riiiie dr1pruIanl
iu narsOat Munis Cough Cure iar
In Guprs' rluaHf 60 iahs, quI-t 90
-rf Cilf Drug s'nfe
The state herald., 1899-03-10

John Garland leil iiolyoho ThaFrday
evening for Canton, ~, where he viii
mako bis home with brother. lie hos
many friends ~ Hoiy olio who viii regret
10 see him laaye.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Paul Perry. OF columbus, Ga suffered
nrony lor thirty years and thon cufoi
his piles BY using Dewitt Witch Hazel
salve. It heals injuries and skin die
oaaes like mhgic. Ciiy Drag Store,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Horrible nguny 90 caused by piles
burns api rlan dlrr8soa These asc im-
mcdiaiely relieved mud quickly cured by
Dewrrs witch Baasl salgr. BHaro
ef a9itAlefa limitations Ciiy Drug Store
The state herald., 1899-03-10

You can haye ihr sr,fr lirrun oHd
iho wtsky Cincinnati Eugunt ior ono
year ior exon
The state herald., 1899-03-10

We uudentaud that au lrsgeass Ia the
force Of section men on the high hne
will soon be made for the purp1se Of
putting down new tl.a
The state herald., 1899-03-10

70 insute happy now year keep The
liycr clear sod tho body Vigorous by uf.
ipr peWiii Liiilr Early h.arE ihp il-
mous h',le rIl's for c1naiiraf.on nud hy
cr iroublsB. CTS BfuF Store,
The state herald., 1899-03-10
Que Minute Cough Cure, cures.
Tbu, Il what n was made far.

lATASrrp-sLyEhAL TluusiWVii,rm No ,,li, ,
r.s. In their avn and nearby counties, II Il
m.,,iy ofie. work conducted at home kilh
:, .,,a,pnt taD a year aud cs i,1nsea--dcilniit e
na,aade. na n,orr, no irss salary, Months
an Il,f.fenraa. Incios" self hddtcHa'd
s,a,nprd sn,.inpr. Herbert 4. il"ss, ffcst
paparimcni 81. chicago,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

En- Wmtlnm tnIlp 10 Tho HrnAIu
rendsu 10 ibi' Irng nhaut h.a large stock
n general mrrihaHdre.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Call and SEQ our carpet samples before
buying. W. +. shamp.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

tsye irei1 sect iessala; peaass u
good line OF staple gfos Fesaud prcdpce
Mrs c johnson
The state herald., 1899-03-10

G. j. Slater, Co. Judge, will make your
application for final proof. free OF charge
The state herald., 1899-03-10

These aro dangerous tunes Tor Tho
health. Group, colds aud throat tronb
lea lead to consumption. A small bottle
Of One Minute Cough Cure used at The
riuh, time will preserve llfc, health aud
largo amour, OF money. CITY Drug
Etsr..
The state herald., 1899-03-10

If you have anything to sell, advertise
1t in the STATE Herald.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

F.H. Whiihlm returned 'ae h"t %.
tho week from a trip TO Chicago whore
ho went To purehnae his spring sioc- 0i
goods
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Tt HHs'rn rnH elevator wii te 1.
pea ior rrueus fuH cn f3aiuy
earh ve,t
The state herald., 1899-03-10
NOrIOE.

The regular county examination OF
toachera for Phillips county will be held
at the high school hnidlng in Holyoke
BEGINNING on Friday, Feb, l'ith, at 9:3l
O'Clock a. M, central time.
S. II. JouNsoN,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

/ Caqkara sill bs taken y p.ayi9aa; iqr
I the hEh4iD
The state herald., 1899-03-10
See Slater before yon make you, pr ooi

1 h'Nt t)iLt1i -ttO y ga his-AN FAA - w
W. b. Kelsey made business trip q
Denver thus weel.
Overails, jackets acd Winter Gloves
at Stamps.
L. W. Albershnrdt of Hastngs, Neb,
was in HoIyoke the first OF the week.
High FanoyPatent Flour, Pride Of Den.
yer for Sl.u0 per sack. Il. II. Whitman
Judge Armour OF Sterling spont
Thursday OF last week in Holyokc.
slsO paid in advance will secure the
STATE HERALD andChicago Weekly In
er Ocean Tor Que year.
John olmst,d IS clerling in W, h.
Stamps store in Holyoke.
FOR SALE.
An sll.wool, fine, tailor-made suit, at a
bargain. Inquire at the HERALD office.
Herman Miller came up from Haatings
last week to look after business ms.lers
III Holyoke.
The ladies Of the Baptist Church will
give an Easter supper Mar. 81
---e--
Coughing Injuries aud innamses sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosena
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure Tor chill
dren. City Drug Store.
Miss Thulin completed torn Of
school at the Galhe school houes LAST
week.
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhua Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take
Sold by +, d. Noblet.
Will Brace OF Elwood, Noh., clme up
to Holyoke Saturday and spent iyw
days with hla many frlends.
The smallest things may exert The
greatest influence. DoWitfa Little Ear
! iy Risers arc uueqnallsd ior overcoming
constipation and liver troau.az City
Drug Store.
Mr. Youuequslot Ho'drssc Nsh wee
| in Holyoke the igsi OF the wseL
Natural Hcrbs tus grcat blood pu'.ler
s,omaah md liver regulator, D % deaas o'
o months treatment tor g. AU-. j. a
White.
Or. Rader's lecture, Witch was to have
been given Saturday uigtt NH'lh "
has been postponed ilil early "a april.
Arrangements have been completed t-
begiu series OF Eva1pe.aas asrNeaa ai
tho Mcthoast Church ealy in HtzI
month.
Mr. end &rs. GTlnt Ellie" Lavoanc-
daughter 50 their aons eho rn.ya'
Thursday Mnr .
En-. Whhhlm returned Ibe hrat o.
tho week from a trip TO Chicago vhor
ho went to purebnae his spring STOCK o
goods
The state herald., 1899-03-10

For making finui proof so to Clerk of
District Court.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
Ladies call ard see thSs corset waist

Ladies call ard sec ihsS corset waist
qnlg SOC. at shame
caiaksps sil o takel = pggi9eq' ier
4 FFs f. 10 ~, &C. '-'-''---- = 49,
Gail and SEQ our carpet samples before
buying. W. Il. shamp.
Ii you have anything to sell, advertise
1t in the STATE Herald.
CD. Slater, Co. Judge, viii make your
application for final proof. free Of charge
For making finui proof go to Clerk of
District Court,
Call oil W. G. Helland clerk of the dis
trict court when wighlng to make final
proof.
"Black Cat Brand stockings for boys
and girls are the best made. For sale at
Stamps
when you desire to make tinal proof
on land iling, coil on Judge &. J. Sla-
Tor.
Cote lie fslane @ 90. for good, rrcsa
groceries 1t rcaaapahie prices.
You can haye the uERAlp and The
Demorest ii aiae Tor on9 year io5
s225,
W. G. HelIaui clerk OF the district
court ~in mske your Ipleni9n ;oriua!
proof free
We have nice liao OF musHns, lucos,
and dress goods. Call and 500 them, W.
II. shamp.
Revival sorucs5 1T tls Methodist
Church every Sunday and Thursday
evenings.
Superintendent licrarianlci the p.
g "a. had the m.siafiuue 10 sprain his
auhie pvetty bat,y iew aaye aso whirh
iias nlcs s.,4.ad ui aaing rrntohea.
/ John Wright has rcairued hes position
% seotion h,es siil Tho @. & Is. and
WIN move out oaio his farm north Of
no'yoso.
DO Wrr1 o.. Jua sbarl cs1e down
10 Ho.Fa.s 1uoIag b atieud 60 l3ue
bnauo-s msugr
s5ruoa aua lrstnt II T.. Church next
Sunday morning "Nr'url sud Supsr-
natural lelislrat7 Tholo wIi ho evan
saliaiiG lnJ song teu.eaa i1 she evening.
-s-a-
/ Chmlty Crovaer has resigned his 20.
'muan r5 55icmau Zoo 81. R. 5hampt gene
srl clock store in Halyase and va
se.sl saesf7l martha in prepariLe him.
elf fer eaisrus tho Dsugsr umytnily
aezti4l
Tha ground 90 this county vHl be Iu
Hn, cnndiuoa iar waegt th,a aHr.ng
l |The a.yrfd cold weather hua rslllisd ir
. tae ira z.ng Of The Fronnd deeper .haH
li has been frozen for year5 ana ther,
will be plenty az moisture 10 rtarf the
auail grain ia hne shape. Tao iarmeri
of the county viii iucroase The lcreag.
OF wheat over tbli OF last year.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

e-aEtI. WmtmusnoR dia tbiala.
aar 1f tLe uuAip
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Call OH W. G. Helland clerk of the dis
trIct court when wiRhIng to make final
proof.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Grlnt Euien tavoanC7
daushter 50 their hens ebo afr'yea
rhur.lny Mnr. q
The state herald., 1899-03-10

The smallest ihlngs may exert The
greatest Influence. DeWitta Little Ear.
~ Risers arc uueqnallad ior overcoming
constipation ana liver troubles City
Drug Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Herman Miller came mp from Hastings
last week to look attor business matters
in Holyoke.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Will Brace OF Elwood, Noh., came up
to Holyose Saturday and spent fyw
days with hla many friends.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

"Black Cat Brand stockings FOR boys
and girls lre the best made For sale at
Shamps.
The state herald., 1899-03-10
$50 SUITS AND OVERCOATS.

Over Coats-s7 now SIS; So now 45o; IS now s75; 81
s3
Mems Suts--s15 Su; sl4 $40; $40 now sS; o5o
now 7.soi sS now 6.25i $50 now 50; SIS now 81.
Boys ant. Childrens SuitsS5 now 375; 81 now So, ,so
now $50; s. now 2.25; 2.25 now I.25; So r.Io.
We will reserve nothing in Dress Patterns Silks Velvet
Gems and Clothing, they must all go.
We viii take in exchange wheat hogs, butter and
eggs market price. Your Friend
The state herald., 1899-03-10

John Wright has regiFued hes position
% sso.ion htes aiili ihe o. & Is and
VIII move out os,o his farm north OF
Ho'yaso,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

nr fam % Jna sb.rl csue down
10 Ho.Fasg Huo-dag b a'ieud 60 l1ue
b1uul-s rsugft
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Superintendent Mcfarland oi the p.
6 n. had the m.fiasiuue 10 sprain bis
aukie P9gtiy bat,y iaw layl as2 which
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Chamber!ain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhua Remedy eau always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take
Sold by +, d. Noblet.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Coughing Injuries aud inllnses sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosena
the cold allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure Tor chill
dren. City Drug Store.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Tho ladies Of The Baptist Church will
give an Easter supper Mar. 81,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Chmlty Crovaer has resigned uIs p1.
muan r1 sliUmHn Iu 81. R. auamp'a gene
stl s.ocE store in Halyate aud VIII
sessl saef7l marlha in prepari.e him
n entering tho DauyeF umgaaily
uczt Ilu.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

sernoa eaa iest al Il Z. Church next
Sunday morning "Nwursl Hud Suusr-
pa.umllelIsIra." Tholo wn bo evan
saliatiG lnJ song teu.oaa DO ihe evening
The state herald., 1899-03-10

When you desire to make tinal proof
on land hiing, call on Judge O., j. Sla-
tor.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

John olmst,d IS clerklng in W. r
Stamps store in Holyoke.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

q1lg 60o. al 9hamp.,
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Mr. Youuequslot Ho'drssc, Nsh wee
in Hulyohe the ffsi OF the week
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Arrangements have been completed t-
begiu series OF Eva1gelisai asrNeaa 90
tho Methodist Church ca5.y in ntz'
month.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Revival sorgics5 at tls Methods.
Church every Sunday and Thursday
evenings.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Miss Thulin completed a torn Of
school at the Gathe school house last
week.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

We have a nice Inc Of musHns, lacos,
and dress goods. Call and 500 thsm, W.
r. shamp.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

W. G.. Hellaui CLERK OF the district
court viii mske your ipiicntion iorhua!
proof free
The state herald., 1899-03-10
|. MD | | ||, WINTER
((1II G.. { |: ] Ring SALE.

| Having completed our annual inventory find
overstocked dry goods mems and ladies' underwear
ton flannel clothing boots and shoes These goods occupy
the space we must have for our new spring stock.
We will sacrifice during the month of February 600 Fancy
Dress Patterns all up date that received during tho
month OF Oct will sell regardless of cost goods 65c,
Use goods at 55c, 6oc goods 45c soc goods 35c.
Fancy Novelty Silk Waist Patterns sl25 s1oo now at
I75c yards of velveteen 6oc at SOC
Our Bargain Counter is loaded with thousand and one
different articles all useful at less than of production
1000 yards canton flannel r6c I2c; r21lc now 9e
Ioc now 7c
500 pairs Mems Ladies and Chdrens Shoes at an aver
age Of 6oc on the dollar.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Dr. Rader's lecture, which was TO he'e
been given Saturday might Nasrh IL
has been postponed til early ~ april
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Na,ural Hcrbs tus gfca. o.oodpu'.1of
s,ou,aeh nud liver regulator 20 dQfas o1
o months treatment i1r g. t4u. j. a
White.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

sl.S0 paid in advance will secure the
STATE HERALD andChicago Weekly In
er Ocean Tor one year.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

You can hoya the Herald and The
Demoreat ii aiue FOR one year ior
s225.
The state herald., 1899-03-10

Go to lie fgIRne g 90. HoE good, rrcsa
groceries az rcaaauuhir prices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-11
UNUSUAL WILL CONTEST
Col. Ingersoll Will Lose a Legacy il n e
Wins His Case.

A will contest containing many unusual
features was commenced in New York
Monday before Surrogate Fitzgerald The
will is that of DR.. Thomas Seaton Robert
son, who died Sept g. 1858. At the time
the will was executed he had a suit pend
ing against mis- wife for limited divorce on
the ground of abandormo and nothing
was beQueathed to her. Among Or Rob
Crtsons lifelong friends weSe Col. Fob
ert lngersoll and A. II. Hummel. and be-
fore the physician died he requested tndt
his funeral Grafton be delivered by Col!
lngersoll. Col lnGersoll wCote a eulogy
but illness prevented his attendance al
the funeral, and the Grafton WAS read by
Mr.. Hummel.
DR.. Robertson bequeathed 10 col IngeS-
soil rare collection of books, and TO MI
Hummel A valuable jewel. The principa|
beneficiary. howeN er, was the Medical De
partment of the University of Vermont
DIR. Robertson directed in mis- last testa-
mcnt that Mr. Hummel be retained as sole
attorney for his estate. Mrs. Robertson
contested the will and retained Col IN
Gersoll to represent her.
The grounds on which the contest Is
made are that DR.. Robertson had been in
sane for two years before he made MS
will, through excessive use of opiatcs. col
InGeGsoll, if he WINS his case, viii los,
his legacy, and il he loses the Legacy il
will he by proving that his friend was not
of sound mind.
The first witnass called was David Mav
lawyeT who testified that he had drawn
the will in dispute, and was present wher
IL was executed He said he had know
Or. Robertson for many years, ami be-
lieVed he had always been of sound mind
Don't you know that DR.. Robertson
used drugs" asked Col. lnsersoll.
Il do not"
did he drink liquor
Never II eXCoss,l never saw him IA
toXcated in my llfe'
The next witness was D~. L. Dtlos
Ayres, who said he had been associate
IN practice with DIR. Robertson foG many
years
'pid you believe him sane or insane
when this will WAS executed"
"fcrfec'ly ration al"
nr Ayres continuing said he had noNel
seen DIR. Robertson undec' the influence O
any drug such as cocaine or morphine.
col luge soil asked an adjournment "A
this point and MaH - Was set fos the mex
hearing.