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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
RUSTY NAIL KILLS GIRL.
After Seemingly Healing, LOckjaw
Results From Scratch.

After Seemingly Healing, Lockjaw
Results From Scratch.
La Crosse, Wis, July 26.-The eight
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Harris of North La Crosse.
died of !ockjaw yesterday, after two
days of terrible suffering. Some time
ago the girl scratched her ankle on a
rusty nail, but the wound apparently
healed. She was not troubled again
until. Monday, when she began to COM
plain of pains in her throat When a
doctor arrived she was fast becoming
rigid about the neck and arms, and
nothing could be done to save her. She
died in great agony.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
LONE WOMAN IS RELEASED.
South Dakota Prisons Only Female
Inmate Given Freedom.

South Dakota Prisons Only Female
Inmate Given Freedom.
Sioux Falls, S. D., July 26.-In ac-
cordance with the pardon granted by
Gov. Herreid upon recommendation Of
the state board of pardons, Mrs. Vanie
Dickman, the only woman inmate Of
the Sioux Falls penitentiary, was yes
terday released from custody and per-
mitted to return to her home in Brule
county to serve one year. for adultery.
She had been in the prison only few
weeks. The pardon was also recon-
mended by the state board of chari-
ties and corrections and DR.. w. A.
German of this city, the prison ply
sician, because of the rapidly declin-
ing health of Mrs. Dickman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
DIsTuRBs DOMESTIC FELICITY
YOUNG MAN FINDS HIMSELF AN UN.
WELCOME VISITOR AT
4 A. M.
-iRA1f BENEDICT DRAWS GUNS
{ TWICE PURsUEs OBJECT OF HIS
WRATH WITH LOADED RE-
.vOLvERs.:

Madison, s.. ID, July 24-This city was
. treated to genuine sensation yester-
day morning when large portion of
: the population turned out to witness
the exciting spectacle of zone of Madi-
sons young men pursued. through the
main streets by an enraged husband,
armed with two revolvers. No blood
has. been shed, however, land the ex-
citement' ended in the police court.
The participants in the encounter
were D. F. Pond, dealer in riding
galleries. and Leslie Thompson, a
young man about town. The former
claims that he had previously warned
Thompson: to keep away from the Pond
residence, where his alleged attentions
to member Of the family were not
agreeable to Mr.. Pond. At o'clock
claims, reached his house, and it is as
serted that very shortly afterward Mr..
Thompson left it through a window,
while Mrs. Pond is said to have gone
to the home of one Of her neighbors.
Later in the morning Mr.. Pond made
his first appearance on the streets,
armed with a revolver, and in pursuit
of young Mr.. Thompson, but
After n Chase
covering several blocks, the youth sue
ceeded in throwing his pursuer off the
trail and temporarily escaped A few
hours passed, but instead of cooling the
anger@of the indignant benedict, time
only, added fuel to his rage. When he
next@appeared on the public thorough
fare he had added a second gun to his
: military equipment, and again was in
full chase Of Mr.. Thompson, whom he
: had routed out of the office of the tele-
phone company, where the young man
is employed. This time the streets
were well filed, public curiosity hav-
ing been aroused by the earlier events
Of the day, and Mr.. Thompson's second
: fight was witnessed by large and in
terested crowds. Their suspense, how
ever did not last long, for before Mr..
Pond could unload either of his weap-
: ons into the alleged disturber of his
Domestic Felicity
''cover. A handy hardware store Of
16ISu b. WG1CO1Ile shelter, ana luLO IlllS
he lodged just as Pond was getting
ready to shoot. Fooled again, the irate
husband was compelled to give up the
chase, ard before hostilities could be
reopened Thompson had invoked the
laid Of the law. On warrant sworn
rout by him Mr.. Pond was arrested and
bound over to keep the peace.
The proprietor of the giddy merry
go-rounds being thus restricted in his
means Of vengeance, also had recourse
to the arm of the law and swore out a
warrant for the arrest Of Thompson
ION a charge of invading the sanctity Of
his home. But when the officers made
I: search for the young man he was not
to be found within the city limits. 1t
lis said that he confessed to having a
surfeit of excitement, and left town
until the local atmosphere should be-
come settled.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Dividends Come Regularly.

Lead, S. D., July 26.-The Homestake
Mining company has declared it's 2S5th
consecutive dividend. The July divi-
cend is so cents per share, amounting
to s105O00, and is payable at the prin-
cipal Office of the company in New
York. With this dividend the Home
stake will have distributed s11,3SS,75O
among it's stockholders, without miss
ing monthly payment during peri
cd of twenty three years and nine
months.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Must Pay Grain Storage,

Sioux City, Iowa, July 25.-The Iowa
Grain Dealers, association in meet
ing here yesterday decided to make a
charge after Aug. / Of 1 cent per
sbushel per month upon all grain stored
in elevators by growers awaiting flu
sture sale and shipment. The charge
does not begin until after fifteen days
of free storage. The custom in the
past by Iowa elevators has been to
hold grain in storage free Of charge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
podv Fouud in Red River.

Grand Forks, N. D., July rs. = The
body of man was found yesterday in
the Red river. In the pockets Of the
deceased were found a rosary and 9TH
err articles and the address of James E.
Ryan, with the addresses Escanaba,
Mich, and 1880 Superior street, Duluth.
The man had evidently been dead sew
eral days. The coroner's jury re-
turned a. verdict of drowning.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
LABOR LEADER FOR CONGRESS.

Democrats Nominate Rcecc to OPP
pose s.Hcev.
Oskaloosa. Iowa, July 26.-John P.
Reece Of Abba. Monroe county, was
nominated 10 this city yesterday af-
ternoon by the Democrats of the Sixth
congressional district in opposition to
John F. Lacey for congress. The. NOM
inee is president of the Iowa State
Mineworkers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
KILLED BY HIS APPETITE.

South Dakota Man Found Dead ON
the Broad Prairie.
Sioux Falls, S. D., July 26.-The dead
body of Richard D. Smith, score of
years ago one of the best known clerks
of Sioux Falls, but whose life was
wrecked by excessive drinking, was
found yesterday afternoon on the
prairie southwest of Sioux Falls, where
he died alone. For a few days he had
been mildly insane as the result Of
drinking.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

Drove His Daughter Erom Home.
Crookston, Mimi, July 2e. - Action
has been commenced against Cass Gill
1ette, formerly a sawyer in the lumber
mills here, now a resident of Red Lake
Falls, to compel him to support his
fourteen-year-old daughter, whom ne
has driven from his home. Three years
ago the girls mother died, Gillette
marrying again, and the girl has not
agreed with the second wife.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Paraly.i. Takes a Pioneer.

Osceola, Wis, July 26.-Joseph Corey,
a pioneer resident of this county, died
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac
Hale, from the result of a stroke OF
paralysis he received over six months
ago. Mr.. Corey was about eighty years
Of age and q veteran of the civil war,
having served with distinction in
Company F, Fourth Wisconsin cav
airy. y"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
cattle ana Horses killed

Alma, Wis, July 26. - The town Of
Lincoln was visited by a heavy storm.
The large barn OF August Schoepp at
Cream, Wis, was blown over and IL q
total loss. Three valuable horses were
killed, also cattle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
TRACEY DOING WELL.

Notorious Outlaw Looks Fresh and
Rested.
Tacoma, Wash, July Is. Harry
Tracey, the outlaw, appeared at Mill
er's logging camp, four miles from
Kansaskat, Tuesday and ate dinner.
Tracey is not wounded and looked
fresh and rested. He is wearing a
Derby hat, but he had a SLOUGH hat in
his pocket He still has his rifle and
two revolvers and has a good supply
of ammunition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Dead Mnn Unidentified.

Eau Claire, Wis, July 26.-The iden-
tity Of the man killed by the cars be-
tween Eau Claire and Altoona last
night is unknown. The coroner's jury
returned a verdict to that effect and
attached no blame to the railroad.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

Eowallowed Paris Green and Died.
3 Prentice. Wis, July 2e. Common r.
CONN, a. nineteen-year-old boy living
eight miles west OF here, committed
suicide by taking paris green. He
lived several hours after taking the
poison. i4$ s5S4 ~ 5s5. . ).
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Dead Man Identified.

Eau Claire, Wis. July 26.-The man
killed at Altoona by a train Wednes-
day has been identified as Carl Koehl-
er, prominent architect Of Seattle.
father of Mrs. Glen Meyer of Chicago.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
wealthy Cattle owner Drowned.

wealthy Cattle Owner Drowned.
I Butte, Mont, July 25.A special to
the Miner from Forsythe says that
word has been received Of the drown
Ing Of Edward Philbrook. Philbrook
was wealthy and one Of the largest
cattle owners in Eastern Montana. No
particulars have been learned. AZ
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Horse Traders, Reunion.

Pierre, s. d., July Is. Fort Pierre
will hold horse fair on the eth Of next
month, when the owners OF horses. or
those who desire to own them, can get
Together and buy and sell In any num-
her they deSire. $as s,... s5s5 ys4';sss3
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
SWOLLEN WATERS REcED1NG.
Center Of Flood Moves Down I
Quincey. 5;s @ q

Keokuk. Iowa. July q. The center
OF the Mississippi flood is now 81
Quincy. The river reached the maxi
mum at Quincy at noon yesterday
and has been sta tionary since. The
Lime Kiln levee extending north from
Mayor, I'll. twenty miles north Of
Quincy. Developed danger yesterday
and large force of men were en-.
ployed 70 watch Il. issz,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Two Men Scalded to Death.

Sioux City, Iowa, July 26. - While
Orrin and Charles Johnson, brothers.
were crossing a bridge with traction
engine the bridge broke and they were
scalded to death.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Drowned while bathing.

wahpeton, N. D., July 26. Last
evening while q company of boys were
bathing in the Red river George Chez
lex, aged seventeen was drowned. The
body has not been recovered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
TWO DROWN AT WINNIPEG.
Private and Trumpeter of Canadian

Pr1vnte ana Irumpeter OF Canad1an
- Rifles Lose Their Lives.
Winnipeg, Man., July 25. Private
Espie and Trumpeter Davey of the
Canadian mounted rifles yesterday
were drowned in the Assinniboine riv-
er. Their boat struck one of the piers
of the Main street bridge and upset.
Private Cuiston escaped with difficulty
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
intense Heat in North Dakota.

Intense Heat In North Dakota. -
Lisbon, July ga dispatch from the:
screening weather vest rday-the hot
test day Of the season damaged all
late sown crops, coming as It did after
q prolonged period OF a.bnormally cool
weather. twas above so degrees.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

The convention reconvened at 2:15
p. m. The hall was packed, the white
dresses Of the ladies being strongly il,
evidence. Nearly all the delegates
had shed their coats and vests and
numerous electric fans did all they
could to relieve the heated situation.
The temporary Organization was made
permanent. The npminating, speeches
were limited to- one minute. 4. 81
The report Of the committee on res
olutionsa was then read. az follows:
n The unparalleled prosperity Of our
country and the wonderful increase II
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
Application for Liquor
License.

State of Minnesota, &C
City of Ely.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city council
of the city of Ely and filed in the Office of
the city clerk. praying for a license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for one year commence
ing July 1, 1902, and terminating June 30.
1903, and to the following named person,
to-wit:
JOS. SHERATON,
i'm the lower front room of the building sit
uated on lot 7, block 6, original plat of Ely.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council at the council
chambers in the city hall, in said city, coun-
ty and state on Monday the 30th day of June
1902.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said city
this 5th day of June, 1902.
Lsean Peter Schaefer. city clerk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

While letting down a string of ore
cars at the Zenith mine Saturday on
which the air failed to work in time,
John Lee and another were thrown
from the cars and both severely in
jured. Mr.. Lee has since been con-
fined to the Shipman hospital suffer
ing internal injuries and severe con-
tusions about the head and body.
At last accounts he is On the road to
recovery.
There is quite a demand for tickets
to the Schubert Concert company and
Chicago Ladies' Quartette engage
ment of one night at the Opera House
under the auspices of the Ely City
Band on July 1. The music loving
people of this city will be pleased to
hear that the efforts of the band boys
to furnish first class attraction is
appreciated. The Schuberts are Ger.
tainly one of the best musical organ.
izations travelling and will be treated
to q full house on their appearance in
this city,
The marriage OF William Thomas
DayeY to Miss Abba f. Locketoccurs
Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents on Chand-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.


United States Land office. Duluth, Mimi.
Duluth, Mimi. June 8, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress
of June g. 1878, entitled AN act for the
sale of timber lands in the states Of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August A. 1892.
2 Geo. A. Mcdonald, of West Superior. coun-
ty of Douglas, State OF Wisconsin, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 1923. for the purchase or the NWA OF
NWA of Sec. 8. and WIZ Of SWA and SWA
Of NWA in TIP. SO, range IL.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and; Receiver
of this office at Duluth, Minnesota. on
Thursday. the 18th day of Sept. 1902.
He names as witnesses: VIM. Quinn. Peter
McAlpin, Edward J. Mclaughlin! all of Du-
luth Mimi, and Thomas Kileen of West
Superior, Wis. sa
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
18th day of September. 1902
VIM e. CULKIN, Register.
Ala S-15
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20

THE daily papers of Thursday state
that there will probably be a fusion
of Democrats and Populists again
this year. and that John Lind will
probably again be the fusion candi-
date for governor. The deception
practiced on the populists of two
years ago will again be attempted
with the same result. Lind will be
defeated and the republican nominee
will have larger plurality than ever.
Two years ago the democrats had
everything their own way, but as a
democrat can always be depended on
to slop over when things are coming
his way, the arrogance of Rosing
simply alienated the old time leaders
of populism in this state and they
either voted the Socialist or Prohibit.
ion ticket, and in the language of one
I'VE prefer to elect the other fellows
rascal than our own," and from their
standpoint, voted the republican
ticket. The same state Of affairs
maintains this year and Van SAINT
will have larger vote than ever
Hibbing Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land office. Duluth, MINI.
May a6th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress
of June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the
sale of timber lands in the states of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August 4, 1892,
Carl L. E. Ellefsen, of Duluth. county OF
st. Louis State of Mimi. has this day filed
I'm this Office his sworn statement No. 630l
for the purchase of the lots 90. A. and 5, Sec
% and SWA ofNWA of Sec. "a in To- IS N
Range12 w.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for it's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver
of this office at Duluth, Minnesota, or
Tuesday, the Goth day of August, 1902.
he names as witnesses: John Thorsten.
sen, of Kelsey, Mimi, Carl Norgren, Charlie.
Ellefsen, and Louis Ellefsen all of Duluth.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
(, their claims in this office on OF before SAID
! Goth day of August 1909.
VIM. E. CULKIN. Register.
| B. N. Johnson Son. AttyS. $50 g.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
Application for Liquor
License.

State OF Minnesota, &C
City OF Ely.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city council
of the city of Ely and fled in the Office of the
city clerk praying for license to sell in
toxicating liquors for one year commencing
July lst, 1902 and terminating June 30. 19O3
and to the following named person to-wit:
ELIAS JYLHA.
in the lower front room Of the building Sit
uated on lot g. block IA, original plat of Ely.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council at the council
chambers in the city hall. in said city. cOun-
tY and state, on Monday the 3Oth day OF
June, 1902.
Witness my hand and seal Of said city this
18th day of June. 1902.
iseall Peter Schaefer. city clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20

Ter Avenue. Both OF the young peo-
pie enjoy large acquaintance and
"a host OF friends in this vicinity who
wish them unlimited happiness in
their pew undertaking. The MINER
Joins in the well wishes.
Isaac M. Dunn representing the
Duluth s. Iron Range and the Duluth
Missabe & Northern "Shippers
Guide" a work soon to be issued by
the roads giving classified rates, data
and important points Of interest
along the line Of the roads, was in the
city this week securing information
and advertising for the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Wagner have
disposed of all their effects and will
leave Monday morning for Oregon
where they will make their future
home. In the removal Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wagner, Ely loses good citizens
and their many friends here wish
them success wherever they may cast
their lot.
The running team OF the fire de-
pa1tment have begun training In
earnest under the able management
OF Captain Grant McMahan. The
teams sent from this city in years
gone by have always made most not
able showing and this years team FOL
| the Virginia tournament the seconC
week in August will prove no excep
| tiOn to the rule.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

Notice for Publication.
United States Land office, Duluth, MINI.
March 25, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress
of June 3, 1878, entitled can act for the
sale of timber lands in the states of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August 4, 1892.
VIM Donohoe. of st. Paul county of Hene-
pin, State of Minnesota, has this day filed
In this office his sworn statement No. 6I38.
for the purchase of the SWA OF NEA and
S1z of NWA OF Sec. ls. and Lot Of Sec. II
in Township SO N, Range 10 w. 4th p. M.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for it's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver
Of this office at Duluth. Minnesota. on
Thursday, the 18th day of July. 1902.
He names as witnesses: Peter McAlpin.
VIM. Quinn. Abner Brotherton, James Inglis
and e. ]. Mclaughlin, all OF Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
18th day Of July, 1902.
97-4 WIN. E. CULKIn, Register,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
Application forLiquor
License.

State Of Minnesota. GO
City of Ely.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city council
of the city of Ely praying for license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for one year commenc-
ing July 2. 1902, and terminating July 1, 1903
and 10 the following named person. ro-wit:
MATT SMREKAR.
in the lower front room OF the building sit
uated on lot 9, block 8, of Whitesides addit-
ion to Ely.
Said application WILDE heard and deter
mined by said city council at the council
chambers at the city hall, in said city, coun-
ty and state, on Monday the 30th day of June
1902,
Witness my hand and the seal of said city
this 5th day of June, 1902,
[seall Peter Schaefer. city clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
Application for Liquor
License.
State of Minnesota. &C
Titv Of ElU D

State Of Minnesota. &C
City of Ely.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city council
of the city of Ely and fled in the Office OF
the city clerk, praying for license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for one year commenc-
ing July /. 1902. and terminating June 80. 1905
and to the following named person. to-wit:
M.F. SKALA,
in the lower front room of the building sit
uated on lot 4, block 8. Whitesides addition
to Ely.
Snid application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council at the council
chambers in the city hall, IN said city, coun-
ty and state, on Monday, June 10th, 1902.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said city,
this 9Th day of June. 1902.
Gseal1 Peter Schaefer, city clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20

THERE is one county Office the
ranges can have this year il they
want it without much ado about it.
With Odin Halden the assured nomi-
nee of the Republican party for state
auditor the county authorship re-
mains open aud as two Duluth candi-
dates are already in the field. the
ranges can cut in and secure the
plum. Now, every town on the
MeSaba speak up and say Il want it,"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-06-20
APPLICATION FOR
Liquor License.
State of Minnesota, CO
fIitu IF ElU. os

State of Minnesota, &C
City Of Ely.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city council
of the city of Ely and filed in the Office OF
the city clerk praying for a license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for one year commence
ing July 2, 1902 and terminating July 1, 1903,
and to the following named person, to-wit
JOHN GIANOTTI,
in the lower front room of the building sit
uated on lot S, block IL. original plat Of Ely.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council at the council
chambers in the city hall lin said city. coun-
ty and state. on Monday the 3Oth day OF
June, 1902.
Witness my hand and seal of said city.
this 9Th day of June. 1902.
lseall Peter Schaefer. city clerk.