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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
WARREN, MINI.

BY a mere accident reunion was effected
here the other day which is stranger than
fiction George Tiffany, a well-known resi-
dent of Grafton. In conversation with Land
lord tsearl, happened to mention that his sis
ter married a man named Searl. but for
thirty years be had failed to hear anything
of her Mr.. Scarf volunteered the iinforma-
tion that his brother once. married Miss Tiff
fanny, but that he died and the widow mar
ried J. X. Nord, who is now living on farm
near this place. Mr.. Tiffany procured the
fastest rig in town and drove through a ter
rife rain and over muddy roads to the home
Of his sister, whom he had for years mourned
as dead. .-+.:
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
VIROQUA, WIS.

Henry Peterson. farmer residing a short
distance north of viroqua, purchased from an IN
4aIrn red ak hours before each and every
storm, thus giving him plenty Of time TO Pre- pre-
pare for the blow. Storms came and wene' no
fnt the rooster did not change color. and re,
tsrson started an Investigation in an attempt
to recover the $50 check ich he n had dhs gvGn v
TOT 1ora .n5 bank u 1t had accomplished what the
rooster failed to do. 1t had turned to SSoo
The swindler has not been apprehended
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
ST. CLOUD, MINI.

The will Of .1ohn Casey, pioneer ra1lroaa
man. is to be contested by his brothers and
sisters He died several weeks ago. ana aPe per- =
worth s., 600 was left to Mrs: Mary f. Dayls,
his foster daughter The relatives contesf1ns 9 fna
are Bridget and Mary Clarity, sisters Of ire ire
land; Kate CLARITY, a sister. OF Brockton,
Mass; John Green Of Niagara n; i,oasad D, and
Coleman Green of St: Paul, sons OF deceased snes
$50 90 to $4,000. The contest will be based
on grounds that Mr.. Casey did not have tes-
tarneutary capacity.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
HASTINGS, MINI.

John stoudt one of Hastings old and prom
inent citizens, died yesterday afternoon after
a protracted illness, aged GA years. He leaves
wife six sons and one daughter The
funeral will be held from the Presbyterian
church tomorrow at 2:3o p. m.-The remains
to-morrow morning and the funeral will be
held from the Swedish Mission church at
D. m. He was caught in belt at the St
caused his death. He was a son of Gustaf
Phil
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
VANCOUVER, b. C.

The British Columbia salmon pack Of this
season promises to he at least a good aver
age one up north, where the season has yet
about a fortnight to run. The pack is ap-
preaching 100000 cases and the northern aver
age Of about 23O, 900 cases IS likely to be ex-
pack Of about 100000 cases seems likely to
be nearly attained, though as Yet|wth q large
part Of the season to run, the takes are only
is $780, 900 cases, and judging by present ap-
pearances, this years output should reach the
700 900 mark. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
LA CROSSE, WIS.

Frank Ritzlaff of the steel crew employed
on the Milwaukee railway bridge across the
Mississippi river, which Is being reconstruct
ed, was crushed to death yesterday by a
steel beam weighing $500 pounds He was
almost cut in two His home was at Prairie
du IChien. He was 26 years of age.-Gus
Evenson, an inmate Of the county insane asy--
lum, escaped a few days ago. 1t is reported
he terrorized people east OF here, but now
Charities will take up the question OF estab-
fishing public bathing facilities in or near
La Crosse. At the next meeting it is thought
steps will be taken to lay the matter before
purchase the old Empire roller rink and
have it fitted up for bathing school.-lt is
| announced that the meat trust Is about to
open retail meat market in this city to
compete with the retailers.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
EXCELSIOR, MINI.

Papers have been served in an action
brought by the officers Of Excelsior township
against the village OF Excelsior, Deephaxen
of the town hall. The hall was built when
the three villages and the township were
governed by one ~body.-Letters have been
received by friends in Excelsior announcing
the death at Blanchard, Iowa, OF Miss
Mollie T. Scott, well and favorably known
here having been a teacher in the interme-
diate department Of the public schools from
1884 to 1888. - s-- ->ri
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
PIERRE, S. d.

Threshing machine operators in the ylc1nl,ty u,t
Of Sioux Falls have incorporated under tne
% lion IThe incorporators are Clell Liggett,
f4on: - Davis Vi V and ". A. Smith.-Governor Herreid
has commissioned e. J. Searle Of Aberdeen as
The july filings at the land office are not up
to the standard Of earlier months Of the as year h.
and those for August will probably aiso De
nSnL, of land d seekers, but September will again
start the movement and the fall months tn are are
enrsne The filings for July number about
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
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TACOMA, WASH.

W. T. Lopp, wife and six children were
passengers Oh the Ohio from Nome having
come to Nome from Cape Prince of Wales,
among the Eskinos for eleven years: The
children created much interest: as they ap-
pear in their northern costumes. dressed as
| mukluks, their ages ranging from y years to
10-months' -old baby with its parka of snow
white fox skin. Mr.. Lopp desires to remain
| ii the states in order that he may educate his
| family
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
MONTEvIDEO, MINI.

A check of $500 was received to-day from
the Congregational Educational . society,
Of MINNEAPOLIS to Window Institute, was SUI
fioient to retire the mortgage that has peen t,a1
running for twelve years on the instltut1on; a.
While there is a small deficiency on last
years work, the officers and trustees are
much encouraged over the present outlook.LI lsoI
Experts have spent most OF the presente e. wee weeh
nrosDcctine for water at the source OF Spr1ne
creek. two miles north. 1T is thought an
abundance of pure water can be ootalfneo ot 70
there-A game OF baseball between 'ne ,'5;+h ta's =
and the leans was played yesterday, Win
result of to in favor OF the former
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
HANCOCK, MICH.

Bids have been received for the new hospital
to be erected by the sisters now in charge
Of St. Joheph's hospital. The estimated cost
is 100000 1t will be one of the largest
hospitals in the state. ........ -....
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
MADISON, WIS.

MADlSON, w 10.
The arrest of c. Shaffner, a Chicago attor-
ney, for having venson In his possession in
the closed season was to-day reported to the
state game warden's Office by Deputy Ober-
holzer shaffner occupies an island in Twin
lakes, Villas county, which he owns and which
is a notorious resort. In his icehouse the
deputy found fifty pounds of venison. He
took few pounds of this for evidence and
walked Shaffner seven miles through the
woods to Conover, there taking the train for
Eagle River, where Shaffner pleaded guilty
and paid a fine of s25 and costs.
"A meeting Of librarians, trustees and all
others of the west and middle west interested
in library work, will be held at the State
Aug %, 20 and 80. 'tPublc Documents, !" "The
Relation Of the Publisher to the Public, y
The Bookseller and the Librarian,' l .'The
THE Relation of the City Government to
Boards OF Library Trustees and, the "Ex-
tension of Library Privileges to Rural Com
1nunities,'' are some of the topics to be dis
cussed. Library Architecture" will be the
subject of the morning session on Aug. 30
and an exhibit of library plans will be made.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
STEVENS POINT, WIS.

On the force of public school teachers for
next year will be the following new ones:
Miss Myrtle "A. Ball of Appleton Wis; s.ris,, as
McEIhanev of Toledo, Ohio, supervisor OF
music; Miss Alice Robey of Black River
Falls. Wis, instructor of the deaf.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA

c. D. HELEN, one of the editors of the Free
man Tribune of this city, is suffering from
appendicitis. His attack is as yet considered
mild, although he ds confined to his bed He
Is postmaster and is prominent in tenth dis
trict politics. . b., .z-t,-rE -.i-..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
TOLEDO, IOWA.

=. The sheriff Of Freeborn county, Minnesota,
arrived with requisition papers for Pat Her
rington too late on Friday. Harrington, who
had been held as a suspect in a murder case
at Chelsea, had been given certain liberties
as ''trusty,' - and learning that the Mime
sofa sheriff had reQuisition papers for him on
a charge of bigamy, took to the woods and
has not been apDrehended. .~:s
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
GRAFTON, N. ID.

The foundation of the building for the school
for the feeble minded is completed and the
work on the superstructure has begun. some
because of their inability to get brick and
stone. Architect Hancock was here from
Fargo yesterday and pronounced the work
inent farmer of Acton township, found his
barns and granary in, flames on his return
from the city yesterday. BY dint OF hard
the fire was set by children who were paying
near. The loss is s1,4oo; insurance, 81 ,ooo-
published, shows the county paid in taxes the
past year $21S, S,e5S41. The amount Of war
rants paid for county purposes was $50, ,709. .s6
The item of smallpox cost the county about
81 900 The amount on hand at the close OF
the fiscal year was $50, 1865. The financial
condition Of this county is about the best IN
the state, as there are but 5000 bonds out.
Standing. and these would be gladly paid ii
the persons owning them were willing the
bonds should be called in.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
SERIOUS FIRES IN THE WEST.

Leadville, Aug. IA SERIOUS forest hre
is raging six miles northeast on the north
of Prospect mountain. f% -,
From Golden a. forest. fire is reported IN
stretch of timber between Coal and
Ralston Greeks. "a, 5S:.55-- :
In Wyoming on the headwaters Of the
Pope Agile, a big fire is burning and a
large amount of timber has been de-
str0yed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
JANEsvILLE, MINN.

l.. A. Rosing, accompanies by Senator Nc
Govern, Judge Devne and James Hanley, all
of Waseca, spent Friday here looking the
ground over and visiting the business men
and prominent deraocrats.-The harvest Is
we'll under way, and though the ground is
very soft; most Of the crop will be secured
Wheat is said to be we'll developed and good
croD is assured , -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
DULUTH, MINN.

The Duluth & Iron Range railroad has or
dered 500 more steel ore cars to be ready for
next season business-P. G. Smith has an
nounced his candidacy for the republican nom
George r. Laybourn, who is a candidate for
the state senate.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
FORT DODGE, IOWA

Engineer Frank Bender, who was injured in
the railroad yards a year ago by the passage
body. has Instituted suit against the COM
many for $50 900 damages.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
IDA GROVE, IOWA

Mrs J. r.. Baxter of Des Moines, wne OF
weaithv tanker. formerly a resident Of Ida
Grove, has gone violently insane.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
O~DAY's TEIEGRAPH1C NEWS NORTHWEST
NEBRASKA COAL 1
Company Leases 5000 Acres and
; ~ q. Begins a Shaft. I

Company Leases 5000 Acres and
~ ~ Begins a Shaft. 4
JACKSON, NEB.-The new coal shaft being
sunk by the Iowa and Nebraska Coal COM
pany Is already down twenty feet on its lands;
near here The shaft is being boarded with
three-inch planks, that will suffice for depth
Of switch from the Wilmar & Sioux Falls
railroad to tho mine will be begun. "A COM
pany capitalized at 900 has already been
mines to the combination bridge. w. &C. Pc
terson Is president
The company has already invested 5000 in
Its belief in. the future of these coal lands, and
in six months this will be $4,000. - g.. :
The company has leased 5000 acres of land
about Jackson. Samples of the coal taken
from the various test wells were sent to the
geological department at Washington and to
other biologists and pronounced to he good
bituminous coal. ~.
+ Since coal was first discovered by Farmer
I3Goodfelow year ago and the attention Of
Mr.. Peterson attracted, nine holes have been
drilled about Jackson. The drill Is now at
work in the ninth hole and has struck a vein
at 440. feet The veins vary all the way from
| thirty five to sixty inches in thickness. ii
| Where the shaft is being constructed now a
| vein of thirty-hve inches was found slxty-nVe
feet down, Beneath this are two smaller veins
and down 2S0 feet lies vein OF rich bituml-
nous coal between four and five feet thick.
Judging from the hole sunk, there are between
! the depth Of 80 and 400 feet four veins OF coal,
varying in thickness from thirty-hve to slxty
inches and covering an area OF" about Soo
acres. L.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
PARK RIVER, N. d.

Park RIVER, N. D.
The fourth annual fair of Walsh county
mas lust closed The weather was excellent
and farmers and visitors were delighted with
the exhibits Each year shows marked I'M
provement in quantity and quality of the
PRODUCTS exhibited The gate receipts were
Ear in advance of any previous year.-Agri-
cultural hall was rich beyond description in
its exhibition of vegetables, grains and
fancy work would have done credit to a
it; city and county twenty years older. The ball
game between Park River and Edinburgh for
a purse of $500 was closely contested and
won by Riverside; second place by George S.;
| time, 2:18A
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
Bnnff, the Beautiful,

Far up in the mountains far away from
heat and worryis reached by the 500 line.
Round trip is $50. including all expenses
en- route.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
WASECA, MINI.

Freight Conductor Neugren, on the Mime
apols & st. Louis, fell between the cars last
night at Palmer, five miles north of here, and
his right foot was cut off above the ankle
He was attempting to step from the to9 Of
box car to the en- glne when the train parted
throwing him beneath the cars.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
DUBUQUE. IOWA


: Brooding over the attempt his daughter re-
Gently made to end her own life, Conrad
Miller was taken violently insane and is now
in the Mercy hospital for the insane. few
days ago, Miler's daughter drank bottle Of
carbolic acid because her lover spurned he1
affections. Goddard, formerly Of Du-
buque, who is wanted in Rock Island, ILL.,
for seduction, was arrested in this city.-The
residence Of Thomas Applegate was. robbed
during the absence of the family Of $40 ir
money-A change may take place in New
Mellary monastery before long. Three alb
bolts are now journeying across the ocear
to make an investigation. On account of the
austere rules of the order, the life Of sacri
fee, labor and death to self, few young mer
care to enlist among the Trappist monks, ant
as result the order is fast decreasing.-Wil
liam Hall, prominent miner of Grant coun
ty, was killed Thursday while at work in {
surface when a portion of the wall caved in
burying him al1ve.-J. U. Sammis, of LIE Mars
assumed the duties of collector of interna
revenue for the northern district of Iowa Fri
day, succeeding Colonel Patterson ..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
Lake LINDEN, MICH.

The new sand wheel for the Calumet and
Hecla stamp mills, easily the largest Of its
months more, however, will be- necessary to
place this monstrous piece of machinery in
commission. The wheel has $50 buckets on Its
inner perimeter and is sixtyfve feet In diam
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
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FRANKLIN. MINI,

Franklins territory by wind and hail storm
last night. The loss in some parts Is almost
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
EVERY PERSON

Suffers from stomach complaints or con-
situated bowels at some time. Neglect
the matter and theymay become chronic.
Take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at the
nrst symptom and avoid unnecessary
suffering. It will tone up the stomach
and bowels, restore the appetite, purify
the blood and absolutely cure Sick
Headache, Dizziness, Indigestion and
Dyspepsia. A few doses will convince
you of its value For sale by druggists.
HOS7E7TERS
| STOMACH BJTTERS.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
LUyERNE, MINI.

B. Fangmeier committed suicide at his home
few miles northwest by taking dose Of
stychuinS. -N-...4l.-f :.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
journal Want Ads

Are sure to bring returns II given a fair
trial Use them. Read them. Success
Is bound to be yours.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
WINNIPEG, MAN

WINNI IPE0I, MAN.
Marshall Field & Co., the Chicago merchant
princes, will this year establish an immense
departmental and distributing store In Winnt-
valuable and expensive blocks IN the city.
The chief opposition they will receive will be
from the Hudson Bay company, and 1tsis an
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
AMES. IOWA

=, DR. W. NJ. Beardshear, president OF. the Iowa
State college, is no better, and his condition
is about the same as it has been for several
days. 1t is positively asserted by his physi-
clan that he cannot live. DR.. Littig, head
OF the medical department at the state univer-
sity confirms this statement.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
MYNNEwAUKAN, N. ID. Il

The body Of Dr. J: B. Brown was found on
the floor Of his Office yesterday afternoon.
Death was due to poisoning: 1t Is thought he
committed suicide. =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
vOLGA, S. d.

Thieves entered the store Of Martinson
Brothers and stole a gold watch belonging to
A. j, Stromme, an employe. There is no
ri ~ r---..-. . .-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
MADISON, S. d.

John Foley, prominent farmer living seven
miles north was instantly killed by a stroke
Of lightning while on his way from the har-
vest field to dinner. He leaves wife and
| four children. He was man of some
property.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
HOUGHTON, MICH.

The osceola mine shut hown No. 5 shaft
yesterday and ITS miners and 40 boys have
been. discharged. This action is in line with
policy Of retrenchment adopted by the Bige-
low interests because OF the present low price
of copper Two heads at the stamp mill will
also 70 out of commission. .z.. -. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
BROOKINGS, s. ID.

w. J. Gentle has sold his grocery to Emil
Lentz Owing to the serious illness Of his
wife, 'Mr. Gentle, expects to leave Brookinss
and go where the climate is more congenial.-
Late reports from the hailstorm in this coun-
ty "wednesday indicate that the area was not
as large sas first reported, but where. the
storm did strike it did great damage. Aside
vorable for all kinds Of grain. Barley is an
immense ;crop.-The new engine, dynamo and
other machinery for the electric lighting sys-
TEN will be here the 18th" When installed
Brookings will have the most complete sys-
tenn in the state Seventy-fve arc lights
will be used on the streets, and the capacity
will be double what 1t is now.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
UNION, IOWA

A mob drove May Hamilton Clark, her
daughter and the husbands of the women out
of town under threats of severe punishment.
The younger CLARK was stoned and beaten
The women are Of bad reputation and had
attempted to blackmail Albert Redout,
prominent merchant.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02

CEDAR FALLS IOWA
Thomas Aunger hanged himself in corn
crib on his farm. ..., D.. I....- : -,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
MILTON, n. ID.

While it is generally conceded that CavalieF
county, once the banner democratic county OK
the state, is now safely over in the repub-
lican column on state and legislative offices.
| there are few of the old-timers holding
offices whose, personal! popularity have SO far
continue another term will depend largely
| upon what character of men the republicans
select to oppose them. For county auditor
Robert Work, democrat, is practically con-
ceded, as he is popular with all and public
official of the very highest standing: In con-
sideration Of this concession it is under
| stood the democrats are willing to indorse n.
C. Macdonald, republican, for reelection as
superintendent Of schools. For sheriff, Allan
Pinkerton, republican, cannot be defeated for
reelection. For treasurer, Peter Reid, at
present county commissioner, is slated as tn
opn bavne to the @
tation. For county judge n. D. Parsons will
oppose Judge Dorval. democrat for re-elec-
ton, and although the Judge has SO far
proven invncible, the changed conditions and
Mr. Parsons acknowledged popularity and
the fact that he served his country vali-
change in this Office after Jan. l. 1903 For
register Of deeds Joseph A. Thompson OF
SoRer has been 15 to oppo 5en
Mr.. Thompson is pioneer resident and =
substantial farmer. For clerk of court a
hasn to h + bs M
nomination, will doubt make an excel
lent showing in the campaign: This is j. J.
., -
Great Northern has large crew OF men with
a work train and steam shovel filling in the
new loading platform here with soil drawn
, from the big cuts near Union. This will be-
one Of the NEST loading platforms along the
various lines of the system.-Trade in all
: lines is better this summer than ever before
, in the history of Mlton.-The Improvement
association recently organized, is active in
. it's efforts to induce new enterprises to como
, here and encourage those already astab-
: lished.-The works of the Portland Cement
company are running steadily this summef
( and turning out superior quality of cement
| Additional kilns are being constructed and
when the railroad is BUILT to the plant the
capacity will be enlarged.
d WINONA. MINI.
The two leading attractions for the Winona
| street fair, the second week in September.
= | have been engaged. They will be Dana
q ! Thompson, the diver, who dives from a tower
: | 100 feet high turns a somersault and lands
- in a tank of water only five feet deep, and
4 the cycle whir, in which three men will
y, participate.-The United States boats get
4 | ting ready for the laying of some new wing
y. dams above Dresbach. The Elsie will tow
r. rock from the quarries at La Moille to the
# dams. The barges are being loaded and work
"a | will commence in week or two. The gov
~ | ernnent steamer Alert will soon be back from
n Guttenburg and will be utiliZed.-Edward
e | Waldron is here from California on a search
- for a missing sister, Miss Effie Waldron, who
~ left Rochester April 9 and from whom moth
- ing has since been heard. The girl is ths
daughter Of David Waldron of Oronoco.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
HURON, S. d.

John Reese, brakeman on the South
branch Of the North Western railway, slipped
from the steps of a freight car at Salem on
Thursday and suffered serious injury. One
foot was caught under the truck and crushed.
He is at a hotel here.-Colonel J. S. Geddis,
chairman of the republican county central
committee, gives notice of primaries to De
held Sept. for the selection OF candidates
for the legislature county offices and COM
missioners-Professor ]. K. Pollock, grad
| uate of Wooster university, has been CHOSEN
ceed Miss Sylvester, resigned. Daniel
F. Desmond of St. Martins Catholic church
| is recovering from his serious illness. He
Williams, being, overcome by heat vet
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
WEST SUPERIOR, WIS.

A network of electric road to- cover the en-
s,hurban Railroad company has on foot. Al
ready steps Tor obtaining the right OF way
have been taken, and the incorporators. "Ro
ara Superior men, have been assured OF sum
cient capital from outside to make the road a
sure thing-The farmhouse, barns and chick !;s-
en-houses OF ]. Jensen, a farmer nine m1ies aa
The family, consisting of three small children,
had o narrow escape. getting out WIN tol only
their night clothes. The origin ns a mystery.
There was no insurance.
Albert Olson who was run over by an East-
ern Minnesota passenger train, and and SosePh
ern train at Clouuet, are dead:-The physl-
clans attending George Wilson, the engineer
who was shot by Captain James Taylor o.
the tug Abbott, say he can hVe only d Slut
time,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02
CENTERvILLE, IOWA

Centerville negroes and delegations Of coli
ored persons from all over southern iowa and
northern Missouri are holding monster pic
uio..