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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
SOUTH CUSnlNG---NORTH PARKER

March 25--The men in this locality
are very busy nowadays, building the
new schoolhouse in the n. ". corner of
section IS.
John Winker. of Clough was in the
vicinity on business last Wednesday.
Joe Kreuger moved from the Schaffer
place to his own, last Saturday and
Sunday.
Frank Frimevood called on Clarence
Beto last Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Skinner, who have been
living in South Cushing for the past few
months, moved to Little Falls last
Thursday. They made many friends
while here, who were sorry to see them
60. They gave farewell party On Mch
18th. All present report a good time
Mr.. Melvin Riddler CT Little Falls
came up to attend the farewell marty OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner.
Miss Annie Frimewood and Mr.. Melvin
Fiddler returned to Little Falls the goth.
County Commissioner Sullivan passed
through here enroute to Cushing last
Saturday.
Elsie and Della B,to visited with Til
lie SlmOnes Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
. HUFF

March 25-These all had business 1T
court last week: Peter Burr, A. G. Mead,
Chas. Eastman, ". Fl. Gish and J. ".
Gish. -.
Wm. Bailey and wife wore at Little
Falls Wednesday.
VIM. Schmidt went to Royalton to
purchase horse.
N. Cochran is moving onto the S. j.
Cochran farm on section 20. Mr.. G. is a
late arrival from Iowa.
J. W. Gish took load of corn to the
Falls Monday.
Farber brothers went home Saturday
night and came back Monday.
Fred Hallett and wife had business at
Little Falls Monday.
W. H. Gish went to Randall Monday.
Miss Julia Oby did have measles. but
is almost we'll now. Her brother Alex.
is coming down with them.
There Is still hope for the building of
the new church. A site has been pro-
cured and some preparations are being
made for it's construction,
A sheriff from Wisconsin came Bfter
Mrs. Jennie CLANCY Sunday either for a
witness in the ease against her husband
or other parties.
j. H. Culver ia IN the town selling
books to the various school districts.
Ee is with the American Book Co.
Our election muddle has been worked
out to where it is known that the bal.
lot destroyed was legally voted, and il
counted would have given the election
OF assessor to D. J. Martin instead OF
VIM. Pierce. We have not learned what
| is tobc done about it.
Our rowdies are growing holder and
we would only warn them once more to
be careful.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
AGRAIh||I|

March 12-Mre: Peter Ringel and Miss
Demley. from st. Cloud, are stopding at
Hubert hangers visiting friends and
relatives. @.ao>
Mrs. William Leidenfrost, who is sick
with pleurisy, has taken a very serious
relapse. At times she vas not expected
to live. She is treating with DR.. Mills.
paugh from Little Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kippley went to Little
Falls Saturday.
hathias Hesch postponed his return
to "aumance. Wis, until the oath, on
account of his mother having been 90
dangerously i'll. She is now somewhat
better.
John Meyer. who was employed in the
plneries the past winter, has sold most
OF bis stock and farm implements, and
rented his farm to Nick Sehr. We are
told he intends to take up different
occupation. If 90. his friends wish hin,
the best of success.
The house OF Martin Hesch caught IN
fire Wednesday morning, the 10Th. but
the fire was extinguished before it was
too late. the cause OF it being a chimney
catching on fire.
Some of the farmers in our neighbour
hood have lost cattle lately. The cause
is not known.
Miss Stein attended the teachers meet
ing at Pierz last Saturday. The meet
ing was very interesting and instructive
to both parents and teachers. In fact,
it was grand success.
A Jolly crowd consisting OF the Agram
orchestra and others serenaded Joseph
Rauch on the eve of his namesday, M arch
18th. The next day the party returned
and enjoyed a bountiful spread giveu by
Mrs. Joseph Rauch.
After the spring work is finished HUI
bert LANCER, Robert Gruber, Nick Hen
men and George Smith intend to journey
to journey to Canada for the purpose OF
looking over land.
Mrs. Theodore Stump has been called
to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. John
Otremba. of Pierz. who is very seriously
ill with dropsy, Her recovery is Doubt
full.
A new road is being opened near Fish
Lake, Builders are busy construc ting
bridge at the present time.
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March 26-S. G. Cochran sold a valu-
able pair of mares to a gentleman from
Green Prairie. He sold the harness and
wagon also,
A gen tleman from Bertha is here col
Letting for DR.. English.
Herman the hustler: from Cushing. was
in our village for few hours on Satur-
day. While here he sold bill of lum.
Der and bought seven carloads of wood.
DE intends to come again soon to buy a
considerable wood. He says We have a
better grade OF wood here than there il
at Cushing and he will pay good price
for it and pay cash.
1t would look to passerby that Sat.
urday night was Halloween in front OF
ThralI's blacksmith shop. Things were
little upset.
On the 18Th Mr.. Karphage moved in
to bio newly acquired possessions and
Mr.. Thorsos moved into q house be-
longing to Mrs. W. h. Jones on the
north side.
Mr.. Frszler moved into the house va
Gated by F. Case.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs, Hatlid. a son.
March 10th.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs, Martin RIVE. a
daughter, March 21st.
A daughter-in-law of q. G. Chapman.
with her family is visiting frien3s here.
She is widow and GENES from Blue
Earth county.
Joe Kennedy has had a foundation
built to move his new house on. GEORGE
Rogers has the contract to move it.
Don't forget the dance on Monday
evening. The drawing for a quilt will
take place just before the dance. The
quilt is the log cabin style and is both
handsome and durable.
Another buster was INDUCED in on
Monday evening right in the public
street and language used which was not
tit to be heard, and yet we have an H.
corporated town and constables and
marshal. .
8. c. Bailey is home again after very
pleasant visit with bic sister ct Norris, 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
PlERz,

March 25-Ars. John Otrsmba of Buh
died Sunday. evening after q six weeks
illness with dropsy, aged II years. She
leaves husband and seven grown up
children. On Monday morning Nick
Lochner. ST., passed into eternity at the
old age Of SO years. Both funerals will
take place here from the St. Joseph
church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
They were both old and respectable peo-
pie, and the entire community is sorry
to learn of their departure. May they
rest in peace.
The to wn boards of P.erz and Axram
have employed a crew of men this week
building bridge across the creek, and
covering the meadow with willows on
the town line east OF Fish lake.
The Little German Band of Agram
sernaded jos. Rauch on his namesday,
March 10th.
Miss Josephine Stein teacher OF the
Agram school Is making arrangements
for a school entertainment which will
soon take place.
Most of the farmers here co mmenced
seeding Monday, as the weather is favor
able and the land is in fine condition.
One Of the boys here did get it in the
neck Monday evening, and innocently
at that.
VIM. Kluge, son OF Mr.. and Mre. R.
KIuge of this village, who " as employed
in paper mill at Kaukauna, Wis acci-
dentally fellin the Fox river and drowned
there Monday, aged % years. He leaves
a father. mother two brothers and two
sisters, who with the sympathy of the
whole community mourn his early loss.
The teachers and parents meeting
which was held here Saturd ay as a
complete success, The science lesson,
given by Alois Phillips was very interest,"
ing. Supt. Frazier of the Little Falls
city schools, presented very skil]fully
the advantage OF grading a school. Supt
Frazier also took g most helpful and
instructive part in all the discussions.
Prof. Smell, of Little Falls. gave q
very instructive talk about the work in
the gra es. Some very excellent must
cal readings were given by Misses Voy-
ath and Stein, which greatly added to
the pleasure OF the meeting. Prof. Nor.
ris Of Little Falls gave a very helpful
talk on nature study. Nick Staub pre-
sented folcibIy the idea of compulsory
education. Miss Stein read paper on
the preparation of teacher, and Willie
Schreiner one OH Why young man
should teach. Both were very scholarly
papers.
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>uPSAA.

March 24-Mr. Holmgren held servict
here Friday, SATURDAY. and Sunday. H.
ALTO etarted a good temperance lodge i,
the Washinxton school house Saturday
evening.
hiss Ida Hokanson left for Lake M;o
netonka Monday.
John Samuelson came from Minnea'
polls Saturday for visit.
I. II. Peterson and Louis Peterson
hauled lumber Monday.
And. Swedbeck vent to Albany tolook
for butter maker.
Herman Peterson is very i'll.
Died-Tuesday evening, March 18th,
OF cancer, Mrs. Lawrence. She was a well
known and much liked lady. She leaves
. husband, two boys anu ono girl. The
remains were taken to the Union s. s.
cemetery at Elmdale. Rev. Olson Off.
ciated. Many friends are left to mourn
for her.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given,
And though the body slumbers here.
The soul is safe il heaven.
Gus. Nelson hauled wheat to Royalton
Thursday and Saturday.
Nels Hanson had a runaway at the
feed mill Saturday.
Nele Velin and wife are visiting friends
here.
A. Magnuson is working on the. rev
church north of here.
Mrs, Lindstrom will have an auction
in April.
Martin Olson boughr horse OF Nels
Oleon.
Died-Tuesday, March 18th, Mrs. o.
son, aged mother OF ANDREW Olson and
Mrs. Lindstrom. She was buried in the
Lutheran cemetery. Rev. johnson con-
ducted the services,
Peter LuDdin purchased a colt from
John Anderson
Andrew Nelson was in Royalton last
Thursday.
The doors are blocked at 8 O'Clock in
Congregational church-so be on time.
A dance was given at Thompson'e
Saturday eveeing.
Albert Ahlstrom has gone to Minneap.
oils.
The road between the town hall and
the postofice is getting good since
came home.
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ElMDAlf.

March 24-Mrs. Louis Christensen
died at her home in Stearns county Tues
day March Is, from cancer. The de-
ceased was 81 years OF age and leaves a
husband and three children to mourn
their loss. The funeral was held from
the Union S. S. building at this place
Friday afternoon. Rev. Olson conducted
the services.
Mrs. Miller OF South Dakota is visit
ing relatives here.
John GessAell of Swanville made a trip
through here last week.
Z. Hanson of Upsala visited here last
Sal urday.
Harry Anderson Is very sick with
pneumonia.
Among those that Observation-Disclosures
at Little Falls last week were: --Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Casey and son, W. Davies,
Mr.. Biatz, John Lind, Anton] and Vim.
cent Geek. John Rudeck.
Stanek Geek went to Flensburg last
Wednesday.
James Hammond OF LevisviIIe, iMinn,
is visiting with relatives in this vicinity.
He has sold mis- farm in 1.-THE south ern
part OF the town to Joe Sollors.
Stella Davies and Jane Boyle called ION
Mrs. Larson Wednesday.
Agnes Daniels of Becker ia visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Madison.
Mrs. Larson visited at H. Armstrong i
Tuesday.
Mas Davies OF Heldiugford spent Sat-
urdsy and Sunday here.
Martha and Annie Wittke went to the
Falls Sunday.
H. c. Larson went to Royalton last
Saturday.
z. NJ. Larson was in Royaiton last
week on business.
Veterinary Surgeon McHatten of Grey
Eagle was here last week.
Lars Anderson is employed ..at,, Han.
Sons for the summer.
Mrs. Luke Casey visited her] daughter
at SwAnville lest week.
Mrs. b. Olson visited her sister Mrs.
Twist, Wednesday.
Stephen Lakin OF Little: Falls visited
friends and friends here last]week.
Mrs. Morgan, and Bessie, Bertha
Ella, Stella, aud Gilbert Wallet, Rena,
John and Joe Kupka, Joe and,:Al Ru.
dell visited at Mrs. F. Johns Sunday.
John Rudec!s and George Gessner
traded horses last week.
There Was pleasant party given at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Booa
last Tuesday in honor OF Sherran's
twentieth birthday. All had big time,
Gustie and John Larson left Wednes-
day for Idaho. to join their father and
brother there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

AND
Chill u

Does your horse feel his
OATS? What a difference be-
tween the granted and the
CRASHED horse! The first
strong and full of ginger, the
second aabby, weak and tired
out before he begins. The
feeding makes the difference.
Children are not alike either.
One is rosy, bright-eyed, full
of life and laughter, another is
pale, weak and dull. Thefeed-
ing again is responsible.
Sickly children need special
feeding. They don't ''feeltheir
OATS. SCOTS Emulsion adds
just the right richness to their
diet: tits like grain to the
horse. The child gets new
appetite and strong digestion.
SCOTS Emulsion is more
than food. It is a strong
medicine. 1t rouses up dull
children, puts new flesh on thin
ones and red blood into pale
ones. 1t makes children grow.
SCOTS Emulsion makes ordi-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
!. DljxvIllE.
March 25-Jim Buckbout visited with
neAIa-A>al. GA4.a>A--

March 25-Jim Buckbout visited with
Grandpa Holtenbeck Saturday.
Peddlsrs aud agents Of all kinds aud
descriptions are through tho county
picking up all the change farmer may
chance to have.
Mrs. j. A. Thoen had her wood all cut
with the horse p over last week.
Fred Joslin returned home last eek
| from Sullivan Lake, where haa been
hauling logs.
A. T, Lamb went to Rice Lake last
Thursday.
Mrs. Mowan of Morrill, visited with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hodorif, last
week,
Emigrants are seen along the road
every day, some moving in and some
moving out.
Miss Elsie Clark of Royalton is at G..
E. Estey's taking care of her brother
Earl, wha is sick there. He is getting
better now.
E Snavely visited with his parents
over Sunday.
J. B. Snavely and o. Snavely and
wives were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G..
Hollenbeck Sunday
Mrs. J. A. Thone, Mrs. A. T. Lamb,
Mrs. J. A. Hughs, Mrs. R. Baungard-
ner and Mrs. Hol'enbeck were among
these who went to Royalton last Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saur.drove to Royalton
yesterday.
Mics Florence Lisle of Royalton is Wis
iting with his sister, Mrs. Baumgardne1
this week.
Miss Ida Morrison OF Little Falls &C
companied Miss Ethel Lamb home las
Saturday for a weeks vacation.
4 few OF the farmers have commenced
seeding.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
. " ~
GILBERT.

March 25-A,llard Shannon had . bes
last week, tho neigh bors turned out and
helped him raise his barn. |s.>,
Thos. Tuttis was ct Brainerd WednesJ
day.
All We hear now lie potatoes. Those
who we're lucky enough to have any left
will get good price for them. !!
William Tuttle went to Brainerd last
Thursday. .. /
| Mrs, August Bsrglund went to Belle.
vue Saturday on visit, returning the
! next day.
There was a dance at 'Elsw orth Co.
burns last Friday night followed by Qpe
at Chas. Tufts Saturday night. Both
proved 9 success. !.
Geo. Gibson went to Brainerd last
week, returning Saturday.
August johnson, Issac Isaaksonrl W
q. Tuttle and A. J, Davis were at the
Fert Satur day.
School will begin in district number 50
April 7tb.
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nary food do its
duty.
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of SCOTS
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT 4 BOVINE,
%o9 Pearl st.. New York.
5o,: ard 81. all druggists.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

As the result of a row, three young
men of Flensburg were each fined S.
and costs by Justice Collins Tuesday.
Robert Reischke complained that he
had been assaulted by Joe Benkuski,
And. Jendro, and one of the Watzke
boys.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
EAST DARLING.

March 25--The River Grove farmer
had several carpenters working On bis
big barn last week.
The mem bers of the Swedish Lutheran
church have decided to hold services
twice month. A new we'll will be dug
which was much needed.
j. A. SclIelin will soon go to Chicago.
d. Sanderson and Peter Nylen were
at the Falls Friday.
We really ought to have mixed train.
The trains don't do US much good now,
as they are never on time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
BRlGKYARD

March 25-Eva Muncey and Pearle
went to Royalton Wednesday and re-
turned Friday. -
Mrs. Martin Scott hnrt her back lift
ing last week but is able to get around
again.
Mrs. Peter Dunn visited her sister last
week.
The Ladi Sewing society met at the
home OF Mrs J ohn Stevens last Thurs
day.
Frank Reid hurt his back quite badly
last Week while lifting.
Frank Chambers visited his brother
Richard last Wednesday.
Miss Violet Scoct returned home last
Wednesday,.
Messrs. David and Albert Wright. E.
johnson and H. VanZile returned from
the woods Thursday.
! Mrs. Manbeck aud Mrs. Chambers vie
tied Mrs. B jggs last wee<.
FOR SALE-SO acre farm in town
OF Culdrum, $275.O 90 secures it.
LIST STEPHEN c.. VAsALY
Mrs. JOS. Sladek is iii with small
pox. and the house is quarantined
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

Miss Mary Haney, OF Maquoketa.
Ia, will teach in District No. 1, Belle
Prairie. commencing next Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

To Cure q Cold i'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Z: W. Groves signature in on
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

The spring term at Glenwood Aca'
denny commences April 8, 1902.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

For Sales acres land near town
site. STEPHEN G.. VAsALY.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

Mrs. Jos. Sladek is iii with small
pox. and the house is quarantined.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

W.. r. Jones ia in the city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
RANDALL

March 26-S. G. Cochran sold a valu-
able pair of mares to gentleman from
Green Prairie. He sold the harness and
wagon also.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03
Deaner Case Coming Up.

BatesVIIle, Sept. ~. The fall term of the Independence county circuit court convened here to- day, with Judge W. l.. Moose of Morrilton on the bench. He will hold this term of court for Judge Fulkerson. Prosecuting Attor- ney Cambell of Newport IS here watching after the states interest and is closing out second term of successful wolk as prosecuting attorney of this district. Among the important cases to be called this term of court Is the noted case of Rev. Mir. Deaner. who was arrested for forgery some time ago by Sheriff HinkIe at
 Huntingdon, Ark. Deanei has been in Mexico q long tune and says he Was on his way home when he was arrested. He is well known over the state and at one tune was a member of the White River conference and pastor of the Methodist church at this place. He is also noted tenn perance lecturer and was very popular at the time he IS alleged to have gotten money under false pretenses. There are six inGlct- ments against him and it is gene rally understood he is going to plead guilty in one case and the others will be mol. pressed. It was rnmored for some time after his return hele that he would plead insanity. Mr. Deaner will issue pamphlet or small book describing his stay as fugitive in Mexico and give breif history of the case from start to finish He is highly educated and l fine pulpit orator and has a state rep utatlon as lecturer.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03
Killing at BrinkIey.

Brinkley, Sept. 30.-About 1 o'clock this evening Tom Bram mel, of Wheatley, was shot and killed by Dennis Camp, an em- ploye of Meningitis livery stable, in front of the stable. He at once surrendered to Marshal Gil lespie. Bfammel lived about twenty minutes, but did not speak. Considerable feeling was mani- fested over the killing, and Camp was removed to Clarend on, where he is in the custody of Sheriff Milwee.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03
In Short Order.

Van Buren, Sept. 29.-What was probably the shortest term of circuit court ever held m this state in winch Il death penalty was as sessed was held here today. At 10 0 clock this morning a special grand jury Was empaneled to ln- vestigate the charge of criminal assault aga.nist Hal Malone, col ored. At 1 o'clock an indictment ssas returned, and at ? o'clock
 Malone entered a plea of guilty
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03
Sensational Shooting at Batesville

BatesyilIe, Sept. 30.-A very sensational and probably fatal shooting occurred at the court house in this city this morning 1t 10 o'clock. ". J. Ward, deputy circuit clerk, was seriously, if not fatally, wounded by Dr. J. F. Dorr, prominent physician of Dota. Five shots were fired three of which were effective, two being Cnly flesh wounds, but the third entering i'll the back near the kidneys is very serious and may prove fatal.
 Both are men of considerable prominence and the shooting has caused considerable excitement.
 The cause is not definitely known Yet, but 1t is said that Dorr was insanely jealous of Ward, who had worked for him for several years in tie capacity of salesman Tn store which he owns and runs at Dota. It is said he believed Ward had alienated his wifo's af- lection. His wife, though, las been dead for several months.
 Alter his arrest Dorr was being guarded i'll the shenff's office and. catching or drawing the attention of the guard to something else, he secured loaded pistol which belonged to the sheriff, lying in q drawer of the desk, and might have done more shooting, bu: the sheriff happened in at an oppor- tune moment and took 1t from him.
 Dr. Dorr refuses 10 give ont ary statement. Mir. Ward says it was unexpected to him, and he thought the doctor was d friend to him.
 Sheriff Hinkle kept Dr, Dorr in the county vault for half an hour, as the excitement ran high
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03

a wife, who was q daughter of Hon w. B. Padgett, deceased, of this place, and three children. Interment at Oak Lawn cemetery tomorrow at 10 o'clock by the Order of Railroad Conductors. Deceased was about 30 years of age, and had been an employe of the Iron Mountain 3 long time.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03

Deaner entered d plea of guilty in two cases, to the surprise of many. The other four cases were nolle pressed. Deaner asked Judge Moose to allow him until next week before he received his senteree of fonr years in state prison. Judge Moose allowed him to return to see his wife and children and he will return next week to receive his sentence.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03
Negro Lynched at Portland.

Portland. Oct. l. Walter Sul- Iiyan, the 19-year-old negro who shot D. D. Buddy, leading mer- chant of this place, was lynched in the public square here cmly this morning by citizens whose names are unknown. The man was strung up tu small oak and his body riddled with bullets. The excitement has quieted down. and from the general appearance of things 10 one would know that there had been a lynching.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03

The record of the industrial progress of the south grows larg- CT and more satisfying every week. New mills, foundries, factores and crafts are being built and operated-and yet all men say we are but in the infancy of our growth in these matters. The in dustrial south will soon become a forceful factor in the national field of production and competi- tion and in that day her influence upon national policies will be even as in the days of old, when her statesmen were leaders and her verdicts were irresistible.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-03

Wheat sold last Tuesday on the Chicago Boerd of Trade for % cents a bushel. This is the high est price paid since the Letter deal in 1898.