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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1902-11-21

the seventh article which shall new
er be altered except by unanimous
vote of meeting duly warned for that
purpose.
Thus did the fathers build so
broadly and so we'll that I, the Union
Meeting House, am still Union and
the stronger for it. During the
first years there was much business
to be done. The shareholders sold
the pews ''for location" at auction.
]. Merrill was appointed Master of
Vendue." There were many meet
ings. Several shares taken by those
who were interested in the Metho-
dist church were "assumed by the
society" as they were not "paid in
to treasurer. The "vendue" was
duly held and with two or three ex-
ceptions the forty-six pews decided.
John Merrill paid for the most of
any subscriber, being decided seven
pews. The other names are as fol-
lows Nathan Blake 2, James Cham
berlain, Moses Sawyer, Ira Merrill,
Benjamin Martin, Epp Smith, Mi
chael and Reuben Stevens, Smith
and Bailey, Hilas Grow, X. W.
Clough, Willoughby Corliss, J. and
T. Meserve, M. and E. Flanders. o.
Fellows, Moses Currier, Samuel
Grow, Jr., Gould Taplin, Jr., David
Corliss, Nancy Rowland, Pe1atiah
Corliss, VIM. Page, Isaac Stearns,
G. W. Stevens, Bliss Cor1iss. Moses
H. White, John Doe, Jesse White,
Aristarchus Taplin, Bodwell Laid 2.
J. B. Crown, Nehemiah Lovewell,
Jacob Sawyer, Hiram Corliss, Isaac
Taplin, Winthrop Green, Severance
and Celley. Samuel Chapman, Jacob
Stevens.
Many of the pews were sold by
halves. The prices ranged from S42
to $28, which shows the great sacri-
fee of many families. Thus was
my life begun and all the joys and
sorrows of the past sixty yearslwere
prospective. The sale being i'm
ished on Dec. 18th, 1910. The owner
ship is much to be wondered at.
Sales and deaths changed the own
ers rapidly. But few pews are owned
intact. Some have more owners
than they would seat. Instead of a
local ownership it is scattered over
many states If not too garrulous
perhaps I may communicate again
on later history. as 1 no longer feel
infirm with a new foundation and
money laid by for other improve
ments in my build and appearance.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1902-11-21

the seventh article which shall new
er be altered except by a unanimous
vote of meeting duly warned for that
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01

half interest in G. W. Doughefty's
store Al Corvallis paying $3.50 there
for. He raised this money by giving
J. II. Cowan a mortgage on the sheep.
Meanwhile both he and Watts had
borrowed sums Of money aggregating
nearly $1,000 from various parsons,
several relatives Of Watts, solid inen
in the community, giving their en-
dorsenents. About six weeks ago
Keith disappeared. During his abse nee
il became know that he had sold his
interest in the store and assigned his
interest in the sheep over to Mr.
Dougherty who in turn had agreed
to protect the Cowan nortgaye.
The creditors became alarmed aud at
tachments were levied upon the sheep
and other proceedings threatened. At
this moment Keith returned to Cor
wallis, giving 1t out that he had been
back east settling up an estate. He
professed to be highly indignant that
his integrity had been questioned and
declared everything would be settled
satisfactorily The affair dragged
along in this shape until yesterday
when Keith and pougherty came to
Hamilton. The necessary transfers
were made. Mr.. Dougherty assumed
all the Indebtedness, amounting to
about $1,000 and the Sheep we're trans
ferred to him for security. He then
left for Sleeping Child range to take
possession Of the sheep which were in
care Of the district court. Keith step
ped over to the livery stable to order
his rig and was taken into GUS
tody. The Pinkerton detective had
arrived the night before, idelti-
fed Keith, observed his movements
all day and bagged him as he, all un-
consciously, was preparing to return
home.
Keith had been great mystery to
the neighborhood gossips in the count
ry village that he chose for his retreat.
They wondered where he got it," i
transpircs that he let drop the state
ment that he had relatives in Union
county, Illinois. Sheriff Watts, who
had become involved in the affair
having endorsed one of the Keith
notes for $500 rs a favor to his cousin,
heard this and wrote to the sheriff o1
the Illinois county, giving full des'
cription Of Keith. The sheriff replied
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01

b. X. Anderson, alias Is. \ Keith.
the Corvallis sheer fnan, was placed
under arrest about 1 0 cinek yesterday
afternoon b.; Sheriff Watts and Asst.
Supt. G. d. Charle~worth, of the
Pinkerton Agency, St. Louis, The
complaint charged him with being
fugitive from justice. Keith took his
arrest cody and with as much cheer
fuluess as he could command accom-
panied his captors to the comfy jail
where he was temporarily placed in
the ladies' cell. He was arrested at
Lockwood's stable while waiting for
his rig to be hitched that he might re
turn to Corvallis. Until the moment
he was placed in custody Keith hadn't
the slightest inkling that he was sus-
pected and stood the shock very we'll.
Upon being put through the sweat
box the prisoner acknowledged that
he was Anderson and made partial
confession. Later in the evening he
was arraigned before Justice Morris
and formally charged with stealing
5000 in currency from the Pacific Elk
press Co. while serving as telegraph
operator and express agent for the
Iron Mountain Railway at Stuttgart,
Ark, on or about October 7st, 1900
Keith conferred with his counsel, c.
NJ. Crutchfield, waived examination
and agreeing TO return to Arkansas
without requisition papers was re
manded to the custody of the sheriff ir
default of $4,000 bail. Detective
Charlesworth. accompanied by Sheriff
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
SULA slFTlN0s.

Special Correspondence to Western News.
Too late for last week.
SULA, Mont, Dec. ., 1901.
The weather is fine and everybody
seems to be happy.
Charles Craig sold his fine ranch to
c. McRae. John Ransom is building
fine residence on the land aud max.
ing other necessary improvements.
Edgar Blake, of Upper Warm
Springs, took band of cattle 10 Cam
mas prairie the other day.
Silas Gibson and Bunch Sherril: are
putting in the winter together. Mr..
Gibson will soon commence work on
the Red Warrior. He has q fine show
ing of gold and copper in sight.
o. o. Cole is putting in the winter a
way up on Cameron creek.
Anyone coming this way who 10
afraid or has the least fear in his
heart will do we'll to get protector to
guide him through the awful. dark
canyon of the East Fork to Sula. One
should be very particular in selecting
guide.
Al Wallace is working at his quartz
claim this winter.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
Watts and his captive will start for
Arkansas tomorrow morning.
KEIrH'S CAREER IN MONTANA.

Watts ana MS captive Will StdII AoI
Arkau~,is tomorrow morning.
KErrH's CAREER IN MONTANA.
In October 1900, Tom Watts a sheep
herder Of Corvallis vicinage, was re-
ceiving treatm ent at the Boulder sani-
tarium and about the middle Of the
month formed the acquaintance of a
new ARRIVAL who gave his name as Is.
A. Keith. The two nIen were thrown
together cnnSidcra bly, and an attach
,nent spruna up bet wecr them. Keith
wa. take:, sick With typhoid and
Watts heiped nurse him, His condi-
removed, 10 4 Butte hospital and Watts
accompanied him. While in the hos
pital Krirh coutdcd to Watts that his
valise which had been left IT Boulder
hotel contained So 700 and requested
him to 70 10 Boulder get it and bring
it to Butte. This Watts did and the
sick man entrusted it to his care One
day Keith was worrying about what
disposition to make of the money and
Watts suggested that he invest it in
the sheep business and succeed ed in
convincing him that there was Dig
money it. Keith then told Watts to
the Bitter Root, buy $4,000 worth of
sheep and care for them until his ar
rival at the same time agreeing to
give Watts a half interest in the in
vestment.
Watts accordingly came to Hamil-
ton, carrying the money, all in cur
rency, in the valise. Arriving in
Hamilton he deposited the money in
the Ravalli county bank subject to his
order and few days later bought a
band Of 1900 sheep Of 7. A. Chaffin OF
F, Corvallis and which have since been
owned and handled by the firm OF
Watts & Keith. AS soon as he had
grown convalescent Keith joined his
partner at Corvallis where he has
since resided. He was fine appearing
young man of gentlenanly manners
and pleasing address, spent his money
free and made friends fast. He be-
came quite prominent in social circles
paid his addresses to a highly respect
ed young lady and common rumo
had it that they we're to be married
soon. II this be true it is most fortun
ate that the denouement came whel
it did. In June Keith purchased ;
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
VICTOR NEWS.

Special Correspondence to the Western News
Victor, Dec 30, 1901.
J, r. Hickey was a garden city visi-
tor on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. How'd spent
Christmas at Carlton.
Geo. F. Brooks was up from Mis-
soula on Friday last.
Mr.. A. Herbert of Florence spent
Su nday with Victor friends.
Mrs. r.. W. Marsh went to Missoula
Saturday to, remain some time.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01

Rev. r. w. Hickman held his regu-
lar quarterly service here Sunday.
]. B. Heffron h as moved his family
into their new cottage in Curlew addi-
tion.
Miss Ida Fowler Of Stevensville is
visiting relatives here for couple of
weeks.
Little Miss Zella Nicholson returned
to Helena this morning to resume her
school work.
r. A. Fifield Of Livingston is visit
ing his children here during the holi-
days.
G. M. Harris started Friday moro
ing for Granite to work in the mines.
r. L Perry with his wife and little
son left this morning for Granite
where they will visit month or more.
Misses Josie Robb and Efie Meats
of Hamilton spent several days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. James Robb.
Appolonio Waters & Co. had the
misfortune to explode one Of their
acetylene gas tanks on Friday. No one
was hurt by the accident however and
damages will soon be repaired.
Prof. r. G. Young and wife. Prof.
H. c. Croft and Mrs. Julia Smith and
Bertha Simpson and AnAa Bond was
Victor's contribution to the state teach
ers association in Missoula last week
| The children of the Union Sunday
school had an enjoyable time at their
Christmas supper on Friday evening
So thoroughly did the little ones enjoy
the evening that they unanimously
agreed that a supper was far ahead Of
a Christmas tree.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01

that he knew Of no such party, but in-
c,dentally handed the letter to the
Pinkerton Agency of Chicago. The
description tailed with tina. of the
absconding Arkansas station agent
for whom the agency had hunted all
over the globe. This was thei- first
clue, but once on the scent they soon
run down their man.
THE DETEcTIvE's STORY,
Detective Charlesworth says it was
by the veriest accident his agency got
its first clue. From the moment Sta
ton Agent Anderson and the 5000
express package disappeared on Octo-
Der z, 1900, not a trace could be found
of him He seemed to have evaporat-
ed. A large reward was offered but
has since been withdrawn. When
Keith apsconded he deserted a wife
and two children, leaving them almost
destitute. The ladies Of the Baptist
church, of which both were devout
members, raised money to send the
destitute family back to the mother q
people in Illinois. The prisoner is
said to be we'll connected in Illinois.
The arrest has created a profound
sensation locally. Messrs. Watts and
Dougherty, Keith's former partners
are thoroughly dumb-founded and fee,
keenly the unfortunate position they
are unwittingly placed in.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
FINDS WAY TO LIVE LONG

The startling announcement of a
Discovery that will surely lengthen
life is made by editor o. H. Downey,
of Churubusco, Ind. II wish to state"
he writes, "that DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption is the most
infallible remedy that I have ever
known for Coughs, Colds ard Grip.
It's invaluable to people with weak
lungs. Having this wonderful medi-
cine no one need dread Pneumonia or
Consumption. Its relief is instant
and cure certain. Bitter Root Drug
Co. guarantee every SOC and $l.OO bot
tie, and give trial bottles free.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
Stray.

One red three-year-old steer, brand
70. bar underneath, on right hip.
Square crop off left ear, over-slope in
right. Suitable reward will be paid
for information leading to his recov-
cry.
GEORGE A RoBBINS,
Darby Mont
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
KEITH OF
CORVALLIS
Stole Eight Thousand Dollars. De-
serted Wife ard Two
Children.
An AhsConder From Arkansas

RUN iloWN ny FiSkEkf9S DEihSliVi.'
WHO HAD SECURED THf GLOBE FOR
HIM ARRESTED NESII.KnAF F-~CoN
FEsSrS ALL AND AGREES Ia RETURN
WITHOUT REQUIsiTioN iA!lka. his
MONTANA CAREER.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-01-01
HEADS SHOULD NEVER ACHE
claim this winter,

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped it for
Mrs. N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va.
she writes "Dr. Kings New Life
Pills wholly cured me of sick headaches
l had suffered for two years." Cure
headache, constipation, biliousness.
25c at Bitter Root Drug Co.'S.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21

SHIPPERS give us a trial: We
have extended experience and nan
die all shipments to your pest ad-
vantage.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21

WRITE for our free private tele-
graph cipher explaining speculation
and free daily market letter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21
Drying preparations simply devel.

Drying preparations simply deyel.
dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing a far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid alldry-
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuffs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy
and will cure catarrh OF cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21
Homeseekers Excursions.

Tickets to nearly all points IN
the United States on sale at all
ticket Offices Of the Chicago Great
Western Railway on the first ard
third Tuesdays Of January and Feb
,ruary at the low rate of one fare
splus $500 for the round trip.
Good to return in 81 days from
date of sale. j. P. Elmer, G.. P. A.,
chicago, Ill. !.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bound to the affected parts is
superior to any plaster. When
troubled with lame back or pains
in the side or chest, give it a trial
and you are certain to be more
than pleased with, the prompt re-
lief which it affords. Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism. One ap-
plication gives relief. For sale at
Greene's drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21
For Rent.

The Midway farm 2 miles from
town, 40 acres under cultivation.
Good buildings and fine water.
Want 40 acres more broke and will
pay tenant cash for breaking-ad-
Joining lands can be rented.
j. O. BAUGHMAN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21
SNOW FROM A CLEAR SKY.
Drifting Clouds Cover the Landscape
Among the Heights of the
Adir0ndacks. HI p

The most wonderful snowstorms Of
all that may be een every winter in
the Adirondacks are those that pre-
vail when the sky is c%loudless. OF
these there are several varieties. Ev-
cry week or two we would see what
looked like a fog form about the dis
tant hills, and then come drifting
across the creek valley. Doubtless it
was a real snow-laden cloud that had
been drifting along until it struck our
level (1,300 feet above the sea) in the
Adirondacks, when the conditions be-
came favorable for the release of its
feathery burden, says q writer in
Scribner's. We saw these clouds fill
the air with fakes that were driven
along almost horizontally by a strong
gale, although the tops of our old
hemiocks and spruce rose into the
clear air and INSTRUCTED sunlight
above the highest level of the snow
producing air stratum We even saw
the snow sc thick in the air about us
that the trunks of trees six feet
above the earth were not visible, al
though the tree tops could be seen,
and the sun shone down through the
shallow storm with strength enough
to cast distinct shadows. We have
stood on q quiet, sunlit hilltop and
looked down into a valley less than
100 feet below us, where a snowstorm
was raging with violence, and the
Temperature was frigid.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-02-21

The Kentucky drill is all right.
Either Disc or Shoe. it will inter-
est you to examine them, have
some new features. See them at
Prosser & Serumgard's.
There will be a concert in the
Woodman hall Friday evening,
Feb. 28th. All Woodmen and
their families and Royal Neighbors
are invited.
The sky looks bluer, the sun
shines brighter, a feeling Of youth
and strength creeps over the soul
after taking Rocky Mountain Tea
made by the Madison Medicine
GO. .35 cents. @. w. Greene.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-07
CLIMBING Animals.

Dogs often have to be trained to
climb stairs. instinctively distressing
the upper stories. 1t has been c0njec-
tured that this is because the dogs
forelegs break easily below the shout
der. and the beast seems to realize this.
The fox has no such fear and has been
known to climb q tree with plenty Of
small limbs to the height Of seventeen
feet. Swimming comes easier than
climbing to most animals as we'll as to
many races Of men. Rats and guinea
pigs can swim well and do not climb at
all.
Bears can climb we'll If little, but the
grizzly and other large species stay
mainly on the ground. A bear always
climbs down tree backward, as does
the domestic cat until she has nearly
reached the ground, when she turns
and jumps. but most wild cats run
down a trunk head first, even the heavy
leopard being a more skillful climber
than the light house cat. The tiger
and lion, however. do not climb, for no
discoverable reason unless it be that
they fear falling on account of their
weight.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-07

An interesting story IL related b
Colonel Dennison n the volume ''6ol.
diering In Canada" concerning the late
Sir Henry Havclock-Allan, who was
famous fighter. The colonel says: MY
wife and l were in Hyde park one day
when Sir Henry came over and asked
how she liked his horse. She said very
much, and gave my opinion that 1t
was about the finest horse had seen
on the row that day. He then told US
IN anecdote about the horse. He said
he had ridden into Darlington, which
was close to his country seat, and he
sent boy up to the editor Of the news
paper asking him to come down to the
street to speak to him for q few min
utes. as he could not leave his horse.
The editor was too busy to come down,
and Sir Henry went to him. He rode
up two flights of stairs into the EDITORS
room. spoke to him from the horses
back, rode round his table and back
again and then made his way out into
the street. He said the horse tumbled
things about good bit. and the editor
danced out of his way. But added
Sir Henry. now the editor comes down
to LIE II 60 to see him mounted
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-07

The Satisfaction In Travelin9 Alone.
''Oh, the pleasure Of eating alone!'
wrote Charles Lamb III one Of his most
expansive letters. We are not quite sure
how serious lie was in the exclamation.
But change 'eating" into travelling"
and there may be found thousands who
will echo the cry. Thackeray thought
there was nothing to equal It. Louis
Stevenson. in the Cevennes, made the
same discovery. for his donkey cannot
be said to count.
Jean Paul Richter. though he did not
live In touring times, was too accom-
plished an indlvidualist (of tho senti.
mental kind) not to harp on this music
al string. II hold the constant regard
that We pay in all our actions to the
judgment Of others as the poison Of our
peace, our reason and our virtue"
Translated into palmer speech, Richter's
words may read thus, Unless you can
have your own way life is but q poison.
cd puddle"
Curzon. Stanley. De Windt, Miss
Kingsley. Landor and a host Of smaller
men and women have acted on the
same assumption. And as In larger
travel, better known as exploration, 80
also In the less stately yet more pleas,
urable trips Of common life.. After
Z fun rnrsc there IL nothing 50 good fof
the yagrani as a free hand.-C. Ed.
wardes In Speaker.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-07
Citation. Hearing Petition
For Appointment of Guar.
dian.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of GriggS.
In county court. before Hon. Will II. Garlic
ton, Judge.
In the matter Of the guardianship of Alice
Baker, Minor.
Alice Baker. Petitioner
Matilda Baker. Respondent.
The state of North Dakota to the above
named respondent Matilda baker. and all
persons interested in the person and estate
i Of Alice Baker. u minor.
You. and each Of you. are hereby notified
that Alice Baker. the petitioner herein
has filed in this court her petition. praying
that letters of guardianship of the person
and estate Of Alice Baker. q minor child Of
William Baker. late of the town of Broadview
in the county of Griggs and state of North
Dakota, deceased. be granted to w. S. HYDE
of the town Of Greenfield in the county of
Griggs and State of North Dakota. and that
the said petition will he heard and duly con-
sidered by this court ON Monday. the 18th
day Of August A. ID. 1872. at
10 O'clock in the forenoon of that day ut the
court rooms of this court in the county court
house in the village OF COOperstOwn. county
Of Grfggs and state Of North Dakota, and
you, and each of you. are hereby cited to he
and appear before this court at said time and
place, and answer said petition. and show
cause, II any there be. why the prayer of
said petition should not be granted.
By the Court:
WILL H. CARLETON,
Judge of the County Court
Dated the 2lst day of July A. D. 1902.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-07
Notifications of Iron.

Add carbon to pure iron. and 1t be-
comes steel. Add hydrocarbon to
iron. and steel itself becomes so ex
tensively modified that its properties
are not recognizable. Thus steel may
be soft as pure iron. Add hydrogen in
varying quantity, and it has the quail
ty of residence, as in the watch spring,
or the quality of tenacity, as in the
knife or razor, or may be given nearly
all the hardness of a diamond, as in n
file. With steel at a low temperature,
from 400 to $50 degrees f., edge tools
are produced and color in the yellow
shades; from 500 to 525 degrees various
sorts of springs are produced, color
blue, while by heating iron to white
ness and plunging it into water, which
is mainly composed of hydrogen, files
are produced or forms even harder.