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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT
Disappointed Man Brings the Suit at
Willmar.

D1sAppO1nted Man Brings. the suit AZ
Willnar.
WILMAR. MlNN.-The breach Of prom
ise suit Of eHnry L. Won Schenck VS.. ANA
da Hoglund was taken UP yesterday in dis
triet court. The defendant is a widow
living in the town of Dover where she con-
ducts farm. She is worth about $4,000.
She has family of eight children and
two stepchildren She is 80 years old.
The plaintiff is resident of Green Lake
and is "a years old.
Schenck sues for $4,000 for injured feel
ings, $4,000 for loss of prospective, prop
erty and $45 for loss of five days which he
ding and making other arrangements.
The defendant files cross claim, asking
for judgment to the amount Of $40, which
she says is money loaned the plaintiff.
The plaintiff swore he had suffered
great mental anguish; that his mind had
been effected and that he had been
Stunned by society all as result of, her
refusal to marry him. He had spent
many sleepless nights and was heart
broken man. Love letters of an interest
ing nature were produced by the plant
iff.
Mrs. Hogland admitted on the stand
that she refused to marry Schenck be-
cause. as she alleged, he was not honest
in his dealings with her. On several
was in her employ on the farm for time,
and was willing to give his services free
of charge A condition of marriage had
been that the plaintiff should produce
$4,000. He promised to earn this in the
twin cities as street car conductor. On
returning he again pressed his suit, but
| was refused and the defendant would have
nothing to do with him. Threats were
| made to force her into marriage and on
the cross examination it developed that
| Schenck had taken her by the throat at
one time. The engagement ring had been
purchased from money furnished by de-
| fendant. Arrangements had been made
for the wedding in June, 1900, and the
BRIDES trosseau had been ordered, but the
date had been Indefinitely postponed on
account of subsequent Developments. The
/ plaintiff did not fulfil his promises and
was not able to produce the $1,000. He
often. visited her and was at times very
affectlonate.
| Just before noon to-day the jury returned
q verdict in favor Of the defendant
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
WASHINGTON, d. G.

Colonel Lafe Young, editor Of the Des
Moines Capital. saw the president to-day and
invited him to extend his western trip next
fall to the Iowa capital. Mr.. Young says
the people of Iowa are almost unrr IN their
support of the president. Iowa will be for
Roosevelt in the next convention, and no
other name will be considered, in the opinion
of Mr. Young.
new Catholic church is to be built this
summer and plans will be ready next week.
1t will perhaps cost at least $4,000 and will
be constructed of brick and stone. The St.
Louis Catholic church people have recently
sold their parochial school building to the
town, to be used as one Of the public schools
The old church building will be converted into
schoo1room. -E=l -..s@.~.,.-s-
The contract for furnishing the complete
heating apparatus for the new postoffce at
st: Cloud was awarded the saxton x on & Phillips
to be completed by Aug. 30.
ST. Francis, AnoKa County, 'orin snow. iowa
-Martelle, Jones county, A, H. strothers.
South Dakota-Flynn. Aurora county, c. j..
Lerager; Hosmer, Edmunds county, Frank
Boldt. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
PIERRE, S. d.
Among Late articles fled with the sacreta]

Among late articles filed with the secretary
Of state are the following: The Hatchite
Mining company, at Pierre, with capital Of
Morrison and l.. L. Stephens. The West
Coast Shipping company, at Pierre, with a
capital of 81, ,000 incorporators, John Pc
derson, Ransom Moller and l.. l.. Stephens.
The United States Brush and Scoop company,
at Huron, with a capital Of $1,000, 900; incor-
porators, Rosna D. AXE, Louis N. Rosenbaum
Lumber company, at Huron, with capital of
81, 900. 600; incorporators, C. H. Figley, H. J.
Mergens and Philip Lawrence. The Jo-
sephine Mining and Smelling company, at
Pierre with capital of 100000; incorpora-
tors, w. N Collins. E. A. Ireland and Ivan
W. Goodner. The White. Mountain Gold
N. H., at Pierre with capital of $1,O00,0o0;
incorporators, John F. Powers, Daniel F.
Cohen and L. L. Stephens. The Fidelity Sc
of s. 600 600; incorporators, Archie T. Pierce.
Lyman E. Kimball and Philip Lawrence.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
SIOUX CITY, IOWA

William Bowen, state agent for the strom-
berg-Parlson Telephone Manufacturing COM
pany, of Chicago yesterday asked the city
council for a special election to- grant that
company franchise for the installment of
$3.50, 900 underground .telephone system in
Sioux City.-The Sioux, Valley Medical asso-
citation decided yesterday to hold its. next
semi annual meeting at Cherokee. The elec-
tion of officers resulted Dr.. DIT. Martin,
Pomeroy, Iowa, president: nr. NJ. Sullivan,
Adrian Mimi, first vice president; DR.. Busse,
Jefferson, S. D..x SECOND vice president, Dr..
M. E. Silver, Sioux City, secretary: DR.. S. A.
Brown, Sioux Falls S. D:, treasurer; board
Of censors, Drs. A. e. Cook Of Randolph.
Neb:, C.. C.. May of Adrian, Mimi, G. A..
Cross of Yankton, S. D., and VIM. Jepson of
Sioux City.-An ice cream soda campaign has
been resolved upon to carry the special elec--
tion July II. to authorize the expenditure of
$4,000 for the Strengthening of Floyd river.
The women have been given permission to
vote and the advocates Of the change de-
clare they will use the soda fountains to in
duce tn fair sex to come ont and carry the
election.-Henry Ingham of Algona, for years
editor and owner Of the Algona Upper Des
Moines, will be editor of the Des Molnes
Register under the management of George e.
Roberts. So far from being friend of
Governor Cummins, Ingham has opposed him
bitterly. -. L-.:sf - = =" 80. r..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
DULUTH, MINI.

The First Methodist church will burn it's
mortgage tomorrow. This mortgage has hung
over the church since its fine brown stone 'edi'
flee was built ten years ago. 1t was original
ly $42, 900, but during the past two years it
has been successfully reduced and now the
last has been paid. In the same period q
floating debt was also paid. The confagration
chairman Of the finance committee, and heav-
lest subscriber to the mortgage fund. An
appropriate service will be held.-The real
and personal property valuation here. as
equalized by local boards, shows total Of
ST. 04S, ,120. This is decrease of 1866 200 from
last year. The exempt property amounts to
81, S09, 800, an increase OF $167. 900.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
DEVINE WORRIED
Blackwell May Take La Moure
, County From Him.

JAM ESTOWN, N. DR.. W. S. Black
we'll states attorney of La Moure county,
Is likely to land the delegation from that
county and will use the delegation in the
state republican convention to promote
his candidacy for the office of attorney
general. Joe Devine, who held the Of
flee of superintendent of schools of La
Moure county for several terms, the Office
of lieutenant governor for two terms and
that OF state superintendent Of public in
struct1on for one term, is making great
effort to secure the La Moure county DEL
egation. His friends ARE alarmed over
the situation. -
Mr. Devine recently sold his farm in
La Moure county and the fact that he has
no business interests there is being urged
against him and with some effect by his
opponents. A La Moire man who was
in jamestown this week stated that in;
his opinion Mr.. Blackwell would win the
fight. H.E =
Even should Devine lose the La Moure
county delegation it is understood he will
go into the convention just the same.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
BRAINERD, MINI.

against Mrs. Lenora Brown, who Is cited to
appear before Judge McFadden to show cause
why her children, two> little girls, aged and
13, should not be sent to the training school
at Red Wing.
It is understood the little girls are cruelty
neglected. They live with their mother, q
short distance out Of the city, and she has
been many times before the police magistrate
to answer to the charge of drunkenness.
The hearing was continued last night for
one week. when further evidence will be ad-
duced It is thought Red Wing is the place
for the girls, as the story told by some who
have been acquainted with the case is one
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
MITCHELL, S. D.

M1lShELL, >. u.
Commander T. E. blanchard, who was
elected to the head of the state G. "A. r., has
just issued his first general order, which an
nounces the establishment of headquarters at
Mitchell and of the appointment of Dr., S. J.
Moore as assistant adjutant general, o. D.
Stearns as assistant Quartermaster general,
both of Mitchell; S. W. Howard of Gettysburg
as judge advocate; Eugene Huntington Of
Webster as department inspector and W. H.
Loucks of Egan as chief mastering officer.
staff Is composed Of the following: George
Snow of Springfield, chief; George A. SilsDy
of Mitchell. E. P. Farr of Pierre. and J. F.
Baker OF Hermosa for the Black Hills. The
council Of administration is as follows: A: B.
Nelson, Pierre; Thomas Reed, Arlington; J.
B. Geddes, Huron; C. J. Maynard, Kimball;
NJ. P. Stroupe, Aberdeen.-H. l.. Bras, who
was recently appointed postmaster, will take
possession of tine office at the commencement
Of the governments fiscal year, July 1. He
has selected John Haney, a son Of Judge Dick
Haney, his deputy.-The Catholic bazaar,
which has been in session since Tuesday
night. will come to close this evening. The
excitement ran high last night over the vot-
Anna Gaetz were voted on for the most popu-
lar young lady. the prize being diamond
ring. Miss Collins won with 1858 votes. to
1,164 votes for Miss Gaetz A silver trumpet
was put up as prize for the most popular
fire chief in the state the contest narrowing
down to A. F. Grimm of Parkston and James
Monkhouse of Pierre The Parkston chief
won by the narrow margin of thirty votes,
1880 having been paid for. The church society
is laying the foundation for a fund with
which to erect "a new church building.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
NORTHFIELD, MINI.

The assembly Of clergynen and delegates
from the United Norwegian Lutheran church
Of America, who have come here from the
annual meeting in Minneapolis to spend
week at ST. Olaf college, opened yesterday
with an organization meeting. Rev. ]. n.
Kldahl. president of the college, was elected
chairman. Although the main oject Of the
visitors is recreation. it is planned to have
o lecture delivered or paper presented in the
morning of each day and an occasional eve
ming session. The first address was made by
Rev. G. T. Rygh. pastor of Bethlehem Lu-
theran church, Chicago, on the subject, The
Social Problem and Christ" The meeting
will close on the evening Of July 4.
Professor w. II. Barber of Black Earth
Wis. will take the place resigned by Profess
sor Knowlton as chemistry teacher in Carle-
ton college. Professor Barber is a graduate
of the Wisconsin university.-The Fourth of
July will be celebrated by horse races for
which purses amounting to s+00 are offered the
winners. A big display of fireworks will be
given in the evening.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
Ho for Ha Ha.

July 1 is Derby Day.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
wINONA, MINI.

The steamer Megiddo, which is touring the
Mississippi with a party of gospel workers
and has been tied up here for week, left
for f where the plan is
going on to st. Paul.-The poll tax case at
Dresbach resulted in a decision that the vii
lage has perfect right not only to levy such
a tax but to collect it in its own way, with
out the money passing through the hands
of the county treasurer, as most taxes do.
The defendants, who refused to pay this poll
tax. will appeal to the district court.-Allen
D. Woods, a graduate Of the Winona high
school. Is attaining success in launch and
yacht designing in the east The Forest and
Stream publishes the plans of sailing boat
designed by Mr.. Woods, which took the first
prize of 500 in a contest carried on by the
Seawanahka- Corinthian Yacht Club.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
LA CROSSE, WIS.

A delegation of 700 La Crosse Catholics,
headed by Bishop Schwebech and Vicar Gen.
eral Kremer, will go to Genoa on special
be dedicated. Large crowds are expected
from Reno, Mimi, New Albin. Iowa, De Soto
and other neighboring towns in Wisconsin
from which trains will be run.-George Stet,
who victimized Julius F. Kuemmel travel
mig man representing the B. j. Johnson Soap
company of Milwaukee, was sent to the state
penitentiary for one year by Acting Judge
Daniels yesterday afternoon: - The retail
clerks union has finally effected an organ
izat1on after overcoming many discourage
ments Temporary officers were elected as
liam Schikerowski. A charter was sent for
yesterday and permanent organization will be
perfected upoa its arrival.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
HASTINGS, MINN.

Children's day exercises will be held at the
PRESBYTERIAN church tomorrow evening"
John eastman of South st. Paul. upon a
charge Of insanity, was taken to the Rochester
hospital to-day by Deputy J. J. Mccormick
He is aged 2S years and unmarried.-The fu-
neral of Hugh Sherry of Ravenna was held
from the Church of the Guardian Angels at 10
a: m. to-day, Rev. J. "A. Fitzgerald officiating.
an early and respected farmer of Dakota
county.-The 5-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Dunkel received severe injuries
last evening in being tranpled upon by a
gauge to-day indicating 40 feet above low
water mark.-The steamer Lora brought over
an Elks' excursion from Hudson yesterday,
the party picnicking at Steffen's park
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
YANKToN, MINN.

The Fourth of July will be celebrated in this
section by Gayville, Centerville, Lesterville
and St. Helena all of which are making ar
rangements. Yankton will not make any
de1nonstration.-The local lodge of Red Men
bration on Aug a. A genuine down east
clam bake and barbecue will be the principal
feature. Excursion trains will be run on all
the railroads and large crowd of Indians is
expected Officers elected to have charge of
the celebration are as follows: Thomas Gar
vey, sachem; G. W. Foster. prophet; F. l.
Osborne senior sycamore; C. "A. Rodgers,
records, and Dave Donaldson. trustee.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
GRAFTON, N. ID.

: The Baptist state convention continued it's
sessions to-day. The annual sermon was de-
livered by Rev. Peter Mitchell, Of Bottineau,
and this afternoons session was given up
to the missionary work of the church. One
of the noteworthy features Of the day was the
paper Of the moderator, F. P. Allen, of Lis
bon, on the topic, "Ought the Tendency of
the Times Toward Combination Rather Than
Competition to Affect the Policy Of Our
Churches This paper brought out the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted: Re-
solved, That as state convention we believe a
spirit of cooperation should exist between
religious work of the different denominations
with advantage to all and the furtherance of
true religion. Resolved further, That we
enter into cooperative relations with the So
of avoiding unwse duplication OF church So
cieties.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
MORRIS, MINI.

Candidates for county offices are not an
nouncing themselves freely in Stevens county,
except for the office of county superintendent
The following are candidates who are carry
sheriff, Frank zahl (rep:l, John r. Delahunt
tdem); anditor, George H. Munro (rep.), Ed
ward Hoverson (rep.); county attorney, VIM
G.. Bicknell (rep), r. H. Grace (dem.); regis
ter of Deeds N. A. Erdahl (rep); county su-
perintendent, Miss Mary B. Flynn (dem.), j.
Henry King (rep.)y l.. R. Mcintosh (rep.),
Frank x. Deming (rep.). With the exception
of Messrs Bicknell and Delahunt, the present
incumbents have not yet announced their
candidacy, and there is some talk they will
run independently after the primaries.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
sPRING GROVE, MINI.

Certificates filed to date with the auditor
of Houston county by candidates for nonaina-
tion in republican primaries are as follows;
Senator, E. X 'Roverud 10. G. Langen and
Nelly; auditor, C.. C. Eberhard; treasurer, o.
E. Burtness; Judge of probate, Lars Budahl; |
district court D. p. Stewart; county attorney, I
o. K Dahle; sheriff. E. P. iDorival and Jacob
johnson; superintendent of schools. S. N.
Ristey; surveyor, E. B. Webster.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
ALEXANDRIA, MINI.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Sutton celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary of their marriage on the
eight four years ago this month, and his wife
was born in New York eighty-one years ago.
They were married in New York. They came
to- Minnesota and settled at Spring Valley in
1858, where they lived until 1871, when they
came to Douglas county. They have lived
in this county for thirty -one years, most of
the time in Alexandria. They have had three
and L. H. Sutton, Jr.. and Mrs. James Nc
Quillan, all Of whom live in this village. They
have fourteen grandchildren and twenty three
great grandchildren living. About fifty people
were present at their anniversary and left
them many gifts.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
NEW PATENTS

Washington, D C., June 28-(speciaD-
The following patents were issued TO
Minnesota and Dakota inventors, as re-
ported by Williamson & Merchant, patent
attorneys. 929-935 Guaranty building,
Minneapolis, Mimi: Willis ]. Frank, Al
cester.S S. D., hay rack litter; James w.
hickey. Minneapolis, water wheel pen
stock construction; Joseph Suchy, Little
heart N D., gear transmission; Cyrus
G. Webster, Minneapolis, strip metal
casting machine.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
RENvILLE, MINI.

Yesterday and to-day are days long to be
remembered by the pioneers of Renville coun-
ty Large crowds began to arrive yesterday
morning to be present when Governor Van
SAINT would speak. The governor was greeted
by an immense audience and made one of
his happiest speeches. In the afternoon there
were horse races, a ball game and a balloon
ascension. At 10 O'Clock this morning the
Renv1lle pioneers formed a permanent organ
ization. with the following officers: Presi-
dent, l.. A. Brooks; yce-presidents, S. S..
Hall, s. A. Greenslit, Henry Ahrens, P. Dos
Greene; treasurer NJ. g. Poore; historian,
Mrs: j. S. Baker. Twenty four years of
residence is required for membership, and
the annual meetings will be held on the sec
ond Thursday in June. H. p Hall of St.
Paul delivered the address this morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
VERNILLION, S. ID.

The Clay county teachers institute has has
been in session here since Monday an ana VIII N
Soni, a Eanse, Of canistota is the conductor and ID
ia .ablv assisted by Mrs. |. T. Davis, OF
Beatrice Nebs Professor G. Smith, OF Of me the
oitv Schools. One hundred teachers are IN
attendance.-The graduating exercises OF the
pupils of the county SCHOOLS were held IN ne me
sneaker Of the evening. Thirty five boys and
girls were given diplomas.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
LEAD, $. D.

The city council has decided to pave Main
and Mill streets, and bids are being asked
known what material will be selected. but it
Is likely to be asphalt. The work will begin
on Mill street as soon as the contract can be
let, but Main street cannot be paved until
the Burlington completes it's electric motor
line MaNn street will be paved its entire
length, and Mill street from the Homestake
Hotel to the intersection of Main street.--It is
now definitely known that the free postal de-
livery is to be started in Lead Sept l..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA

An Grafton by Governor Van SAINT Of Min
n%o Rie eaae @ M
H. H. Fairall Of Iowa City. secretary of the
assembly to-day closed the contract with
the governor. DR.. Fairall also secured the
jennings Bryan.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
REDFIELD, s. d.

George Carmichael, young Englishman
residing at Faulkton, believes himself to be
the heir of an English estate valued at half
a million dollars, by the death Of his guardi-
an and uncle. Sir Charles Carmichael. The
English attorneys representing the Carmichael
estate have notified the young man of the
death Of Sir Charles, and he is now in cor
respondence with them to learn the exact
status Of the inheritance before returning to
ENGLAND.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
FERGUS FALLS. MINN.

C. r. Thornton, who is accused Of ahduct-
ing Edna M. Seeker, girl of A. from her
herne In Inrnan for immoral purposes. had his
jury, bail being fixed at $1,000. Mrs. Carrie
Nation lectured before a rather small audi
ence at the Lyceum theater last evening. She
says this city treated her more fndifterently
than airy Place she has visited She spent
the forenoon visiting the saloons and lecturing
to bartenders. She goes from here to Hal
sted, and then to Crookston.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
CAMP DESERTED
Soldiers of the Second Regiment
Leave Lakeview.


Leave Lakeview.
S CAMP LAKE VIEW, LAKE CITY, MINI
The encampment of the Second regiment
ended at 100 to-day, when the special train
bearing the men pulled out for St. Paul. The
reception given by Lake City citizens Thurs
day evening was most enjoyable affair and
was largely attended lby officers Of the regi-
ment and visiting officers The governor
and Mrs. Van SAINT arrived at $3.50 and, with
Col. and Mrs. Bobleter and officers, entered the
reception room where line was formed and
all present passed along and shook hands.
Dancing was then begun and refreshments
were served In rooms on the first floor. The
regiment went on practice march as far
as Lake City yesterday afternoon. The band
accompanied them. A rest was taken in the
city while the band gave It's regular after
noon concert The final parade and review
were held at the regular hour last evening
and brought out many from the city. Colonel
G. A. Van Duzee, commanding the Third
regiment, who had been in camp all day, was
rendered the review.
Colonel Bobleter. has nothing but words OF
praise for the officers and men present at
this encampment. AL have deported tn m
selves as soldiers and gentlemen. The dis
cipline Of the command has been excellent
and military courtesy has been well observed.
All calls for duty have been promptly and
cherfully answered. Conmendable improve.
ment has been noted in guard duty.
Range Work Completed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
WADENA, MINI.

The Northern Pacific conference of Congre-
gatonal churches closed three days session
in this city Thursday. Rev. H. P Fisher of
Crookston WAS moderator and Rev. Andrew
Bond of VeEndale scribe. Among the promi-
nent clergyment present were w. G.. A. Waller
Of Little Falls, R. P. Herrick and s. j..
Rogers of Minneapolis, John Peters of Bertha,
J. w. Todd Of Fergus Falls, H. H. Stutson
Lewis of Barnesviale. H. W. Stiles of Ada,
E. H. Stickney of Fargo and F. N Smith Of
Cass Lake-Mrs. George McQuillan died sud
She leaves FIVE children, three of whom re-
side in Spokane.-Willam King secured the
contract yesterday for building Reichert
Brothers new brick hotel at Long Prairie. He
will receive $25,400, but that does not in
clude the brick, stone, hardware and heating
and plumbing. The hotel will cost about
$35, 900.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
wAsHRURN, WIS.

Kelley & sprague. mill owners, have just
purchased 125, 900, 900 feet of standing pine on
the north shore Of Lake Superior, in Mime
eota and are negotiating for the purchase of
another tract almost as large. The timber
will be cut and RATED across Lake Superior,
20 be sawed at their mill in this city.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-28
SELBY, S. ID.

The republican county convention Of Wal
worth county convened this week. The at
tendance indicated the total disruption of the
populistic and democratic opposition in the
county. Leading populists and democrats
appeared and took part in the proceedings
The convention nominated for representative,
H. D. de Malignon: treasurer. Philip Spiry;
register of deeds. W. E. Hoffman; auditor,
George W. Ryan states attorney, W. B.
Burr: county Judge W. H. Burns superin-
tendent Of schools, John Biebelheimer: as
SCISSOR, Jacob Pleinis sheriff, John A. Koch.