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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24

gone about week and when she came
home was very pale and looked as if she
had been sick, but soon recovered her
former good health. When she left
home on Jan. 20, 1901, she said she was
going to Mt. Ayr on visit. and ap.
peared to be in good health. Told of
the finding and opening of Maud's tin
box in which she kept her private pa.
pers, and the finding of the medicine
bottle and several letters written to her
by Ira Hammond.
At the conclusion of his testimony
court adjourned until Tuesday morning
at 900 o'clock.
Tuesday morning, when court was
called, considerable time was occupied
with q motion to exclude the testimony
of the witness, Rue B. Stone, on the
grounds he was not a witness before the
grand jury which indicted Ira Ham
mond, and the further fact that he was
not witness in the preliminary exam.
such examination, the motion being
overruled.
Herbert Densmore, Rue B. Stone, G.
B. Townsend, Mrs. M. F. Springer and
Mrs. Margaret Stone identified certain
letters and exhibits, including the pa.
pers found in Maud Stones private box
after her death.
A strong fight was made by the de-
fendant's attorneys to have the letters
excluded, but Judge Towner decided
they were proper evidence, and IA let
tiers from Ira Hammond to Maud Stone
were read. The letters are not fit for
publication. He addressed her as his
dear wife, spoke lightly of their intimacy
and of going to Lamont for medicine,
and Maud's trip to Lamont in August,
1900, and of his mother going to Leon
to see where Maud Stone should go. In
one of them he spoke of being 80 sorry
he could never see their child, but so
glad Maud was all right again. Others
of the letters referred to her going to
Lamont in January, 1901.
Austin Howard and Wife,
who live at Lamont, testified Mrs. Ham
mond, Ira Hammond and Maud Stone
called at their home in Lamont in Aug
ust, 1900.
Edwin Howard and Lewis Horner
testified to seeing Ira Hammond at La.
moni on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1S
and 49,. Howard swore Hammond told
him he came down after his girl.
Ferd RauCh and Wife
testified Maud Stone did not visit at
their home in Lamont in August, 1900,
or in January, 1901.
Joe Mullin
testified Ira Hammond told him during
the DR.. Croford trial at Leon that the
initials G. Y. K. which were attached to
nearly all the letters written by him to
Maud Stone meant "Consider Yourself
Kissed"
DR.. 3. L. Eiker
vas the first witness at the afternoon
session, testifying that Maud Stone Wis
tied his office May 81 and 90, 1900,
which was the last time he ever pre-
scribed for her. After that time Ira
Hammond came to see him and said he
had girl in fix and wanted him to
help them out. He refused and ad.
vised them to get married.
Orr Fletcher
testified Ira Hammond got team and
cutter at the livery stable in Decatur
City in January, 1901, between ~ and |
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ceeded.
The work of securing jury proceeded
rapidly, and at 12:45 the jury was sworn,
81 jurors having been examined. From
the regular panel only 8 jurors we're se.
cured, the other 9 being selected from
special venire of "a jurors which had
been summoned. The court placed the
jury under the charge of Court Baliff
w. A. DeLashmett, and an order made
that they be kept together and not al
lawed to converse with any one outside
the jury during the progress of the trial.
The jury is composed of exceptionally
young men and it is the opinion Of the
Mt. Ayr people who are posted that the
jury is as favorable jury for the de.
PENDANT as could be selected in Ringgold
county. The jury is composed of the
following:
Names. Township. Address
A. j.: Oyerholzer..... Lincoln. ... Diagonal
= E;ns ssue atena -: Cleaned
is. Butt........... jefferson ..KnowIton
Sherman Beck........Athens. ............Kellerton
Ny 3ady Clinton ;hnt,a ;Blockton
e Hull Clinton. .Redding
D. g. Northey. Monroe ..... Beaconsfeid
Y. =. BastoW......... Washington MT. Ayr
D.. q. Nichol..... ...-..Athens ......Ke Ilerton
Shortly after court convened for the at.
ternoon session one of the Jurors, J. s.
Butts, discovered he had lost his pock-
etbook containing $17O, which he
thought he lost in the water closet at
the court house, and the court excused
him for short time while he went to
look for it, but no trace of the book or
money could be found
After the jury was selected the court
adjourned until 2 o'clock, and County
Attorney Olsen'made the opening state.
ment to the jury, stating that the state
expected to prove the death of Maud
Stone was caused by criminal opera
ton for abortion performed by DR.. j.
w. Croford, and that Ira Hammond
was the cause of her downfall and was
guilty of murder in having been an &C.
complicc of DR.. Crofford in the matter.
Q. w. Hoffman made the statement for
the defense to the jury, stating the tes-
timony would show that Ira Hammond
was simply putty in the hands of Maud
Stone, who had money and the mental
capacity to lead and control the boy.
The evidence would show that if Maud
Stone had prior abortions it was with.
out the knowledge or consent of Ira
Hammond. That they expected to
show that Mike Springer had stated
that he did not think Ira Hammond
was responsible for Maud Stones death,
that the guilty person was DR.. Crotord.
That whatever the girl did before in the
way of having an abortion performed
was done on her own motion and with
her own money. That to connect Ira
Hammond with the fatal operation it
would have been necessary for him to
have driven from Decatur City to La
NOM and return, a distance of % miles,
in an hour and half on Jan. 10, 1901.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24

Continued on Page IL.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
Blame Correspondence.

Ed Myers has returned from
the mountains where he has been
teaching during the winter among
the Mexicans. While there he ac-
qulred quite a large vocabulary of
Spanish. Ed brought home some
very nice photographic scenes OF
the mountains, made by our old
friend Jim Powell, who needs no
introduction as he is known all
over our county. jim does good
work for an amateur. Walter
Powell. another of our "onc time
Baca county boys, is in Deliver
attending a business college.
Blame has concluded 10 have
another month of school making
'it Il six months term.
Dave Davis Is now at home on
his fathers ranch. having been in
Denver since last summer.
Nathan Curtis has made a new
reservoir from which he expects
to lrrlsate his peach orchard.
The granger is beginning to
hunt ur his Plows preparatory to
tearing up the ground, gardening
will soon be In order.
March came in "lilsc lion
did not 90 out so very lamb like
if we consider the snow sto,m and
the low temperature we had dur
ing the last decade OF the month
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Homeseekers' Excursions to Cali
fornia.

Homeseekers' Excursions to Cali
fornia.
On March j and is, April and
IL, May 6 and 30, 1902. the Atchi
son, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail
way Co. will sell IIomeseekers'
Excursion tickets from Lamar.
Colo. to all points in California at
rate of $54 for the round trip.
Tickets Will be good from start
ing point on date of sale only, but
stop overs will be granted within
the going limit OF Is days.
Returning. tickets good for con
Nnuous passage only and must be
used within 2l days from date of
sale.
For further information call on
or write to
G.. j. GARv1N, Ag. mt,
Lamar, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

All diseases start in the bowc,s-
Keep them open or you will be
sick. CASCARETS act like nat
ure. Keep liver and bowels active
without a sickening gripping feel
ing, Six million people take and
recommend CASCARETS. Try
Il Zoe box. All druggists.
Werner Shannon was IN town
Yesterday for an hour. He attend
ed the entertainment at String
town Wednesday evening.
Robert and Carl Homsher have
taken to the woods (cedars)" for
an outing of week or more. 1hey
will visit at the Bell ranch.
Stops the ough
and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quirine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure.
no PAY. Price % cents.
VIM. Thompson is recovering
from a slx weeks siege OF illness
and desires to thank his neighbors
who kindly rendered assistance
to himself and family.
A. A. Dennev is repairing L. M.
Whltaker's wind mill at his resi-
dence in this city The wheel of
the mill was nddled by nigh
wind some time ago.
To Cure al,old in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
raoney If 1t fails TO cure. Il, w
Groves signature is on each box
% cents.
l.. l.. Knox came over to the
County Seat Monday and went 20
Brookiield in the afternoon to ar
rest John O'Neil for hls alleged
assault upon Samuel Wilson. Mr..
Knox has not returned ye:. He
went to the road after his man.
Z. w. DE Camp was at Lamar
the first of the week, filing on the
land occupied b.; and which was
supposed to be owned by Samuel
e, Squlres. Mr.. S. has lived up
on and improved the land for
eight years. we believe, but de-
layed fling.
The entertainment given by the
school in the Bray district We'd
nesday evening was credit to
teacher and pupils and others who
took part. Quite a number from
town and vicinity attended as also
from other sections OF the county.
The program was enjoyed by all.
With this entertainment Miss
Watson closed another successful
term of school.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
G.. j.. GARvIN, Agent.
Lamar. Colo.
* * :.
3. LooA GoaalP
rs ..'..----..'.- .-----'---.-

DR.. F. Regnier Is in town today.
Will II. Bray is working near
Granada.
j. X. Doughty returned to La
mar Wednesday.
The Commissioners meet In reg
plar session, Monday next
Miss Maggie Davis, of Blame,
was IN town yesterday visiting
friends.
Arthur Smart sold his ranch to
Dick Ollyer tor $3.50, the first Of
the week.
Oscar Nance, of Stonington, was
in town Monday night. He made
fling on land.
+. n. McFall is working for J.
l.. Petticrew, driving the Lamar
mail occasionally.
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Subscription Eates:
Advertising Rates.

pIspLAY-5G cents per inch, per column, eaeh
month No preferred position gwen
HrsINEss Locals So cents Il line each Insertion
FINAL pnooP NOTICE home, ;ead(6 weeks $50
- timber claim $40
- stone claim 90 weekslsl0
CONTEST NOTICE 20 Sp
All other legal printing subject to state rates
- cents per inch for first Insertion, 4 cents Tor
zach subseqnent insertion, counting /. hhes
to the inch. npnparcl measure
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
Bent County Cattle Growers As

Bent County Cattle Growers As
sociatlon
Las Anlmas, Colo, April 5th.
Rate sl.65 for round trip. Date
of sale April 5th. Final return
limit April 9th.
Biennial Meeting knights oil Pyth.
las-San Francisco, Cali. Aug.
11-22 1902
Dates of sale. August 2-S inclu-
siye. Final return limit. Septem-
ber 30th, 1902. Stop overs allowed
Rates--Golng and returning by
direct route $4210. Going VIA dl-
rect route and returning via Port
land $53. 10.
G.. j Garvin, Agt.. Lamar, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
WEAVING WANTED.

Call and see work. weave
Rag Carpet Rugs, Lambrequins,
and anything that can be woven
on loom. Call at w ii. konkel's
Stonington. Colo.
LYDIA ELDER.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

will stand the above ,amed stallion at the Cole ranch
three miles of springfield during the season of 1902
Harry Bluff sired by thoroughbred horse and is OF
unknown dam He fine, solid, chestnut sOrel OF good
muscle and of neat smooth limbs He has bright appear
ance and weighs about 100 lbs and is 154 hands high.
TEAS$ 90 living colt if pail within so days after
oalng. paid if paid advance.
July, 1902 begins April ls and
sold, traded
be
be responsible The
for sale, Price 1925 90
G. e. Konkel. Owner.
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GOING WEST.

No 81 Local freight daily except sunday s;i5 a m
Mol is California express aud makes local
stops between Lamar and La Junta.
No ; Is Denver express stops on flag at Las
tnimas. Carries free cnair car ana Pullmans.
Mo-. is the Mexico and California express.
No and No 10th carry Tourist and Pullman
slcepers. No connects at La J unta for Pueblo
Colorado Springs and Denver.
Train So runs to La Junta and will accomo-
date passengers for intermediate points
Noa is through California express and con-
meets at La Junia with a train from Denver
Carries passengers through to Chicago without
change. Has Pullman and Tourist sleep-r-.
No6 is Denver express and runs through To
Chicago without change. Carries free chair
ear and Pullman sleepers.
No sis local passenger and makes all stops car
rying chair car and Pullman sleepers. Runs
through to Chicago without change cf cars
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheerful
ly answered cscriptiyc literature, time tab
les and folders free by applying 10
G.. j.. GARvIN, Agent,
Lamar. Colo
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
6 M
This signature is on every box Of tho genuine
Laxative Brom0-Qliinine Tablets

This signature is on every box Of tho genuine
Laxative Brom0-Qninine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold in ono day
Jas. Z. Hancock has purchased
team and wagon and is prepar-
ing to put in crop on his ranch.
l.. ID. Shaw, the photographer
has returned from Villas where he
was making improvements on his
wagon.
George lleckler, he expert trap
per OF MaXey vicinity, was visit
,ng friends here for day or two
recently.
County Supt. Miss Marsh and
T. 4. Lamport We're passengers up
on the Stonington stage, Monday.
Miss Mar sh asked permission OF
the school board at Stonington to
omit the last month oil school be
cause of the sickness pre- valent
among her pupils, which was
granted
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

"A neIghbor ran in with bot
tie of Chamberlain 5 Collie, Chole-
ra and Dlarrhoea Remedy when
my son was suffering from cramps
and was given up as beyond hope
by our regular physician, who
stands high in his profession. AT.
ter administering three doses of it.
my son regained consciousness and
recovered entirely within twenty
four hours" saos Mrs. Mary Hal
Ter, of Mt Crawford, Va. This
Remedy Is tor sale by
DIR. Il. D. Homsher K Co Druggist.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
Good for Rheumalism.

Last tall was taken with "A
very severe attack of muscular
rheumatism which caused me great
pain and annoyance. Alter try
ing several prescriptions and theu-
matte cures. | decided to use
Chamberlain Pain Balm. which
| had seen advertised in the South
Jerseyman. Alter two applica4
tons OF this Remedy | was much
better. and after using one bottle.
was completely cured.-SALLiE
HARRIS. Salem, n. }. For sale by
DIR. r. ID. HoMsHER & Co Druggist.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

Call at II. D. Homsher d Co. $
il you wish to purchase the q. ID.
Waist low cut model. the latest
and best that is worn. Give them
a trial and YOU will use no other.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
Low Rates Via Santa Fe.

Convention of Federation OF
Women's Clubs at Los Angeles.
California. May To S. For the
above occasion tickets will be sold
to either Los Angeles or San Fran
cisco and return, VIA direct route.
Rate. .$+2 10. This rate enables
passengers to 90 via Albuquerque
and return VIA San Francisco and
Ogden or vice versa Rate going
via direct route and returning VIA
Portland, $53 Dates Of sale April
.. to IS inclusive. Gong transit
limit to June go. Stopover east
OF California for ten days and IN
California up to June 20. Final
return limit on all tickets June -.
These rates are open to the gener-
al public. Passengers can take
the limited or No. l and No. I.
For the occasions following spec
lal sile. trip rates will be effective:
Albuquerque or FL Paso to CITY
of Mexico return $25, limi, 30 days
ior siopover IN each direction.
hapuato GuadalaJara. Me Nlcn
and return 1925. limit so days.
Agunscoiientes to Tampco and re-
turn $40. In order to give the
club women and their friends
strictly first class service we Will
place the California limited at
their disposal Apul 24, % and 26
to run through to Los Angeles.
Except that one of the trains will
make side trip to the grand con
on where it VIII he sideiracked
for day so that all who desire
may take IN the grand canon. the
only additional expense Will be
for this trip the usual round trip
rate of $3.50 from Williams to The
canon and re'urn. Tie date and
train making the trip will be an
nounced later.
Coionlst rates to the northwest
in March ard Apill-ro Helena.
Butte. Anaconda and intermedl'
ate points, $40.
To Spokane, Washington, to
points on the main line and branch
es Of O. II. d n. except west OF
Umatllla $22 30.
To Portland, Oregon, Tacoma
and Seattle. Washington and to
points in Oregon and Washington.
$25.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
Second Glass Tourist Rates to
California.

The following second class rates
viii! he in effect daily during March
and April, 1902, to al California
points; also to all intermediate
points enroute via Albuquerque,
FL Paso, Demlng or Ogden.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

Inferred at the po4toficc at Springfield Colorado.
as second class matter.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

CIRCUIT APPOINTMENTS.
Nllas-Mar. 80, Apr 81.
Stonington-Apr. ) and 6, May 3
and 4.
Boston-April 6, May 1.
Blaine and Newberry's-Apr. Il.
May II.
Sprineheld-Mar 80 (Eyening),
Apr 20.
Bray's-Apr. 20.
MaxeyAApr. 21.
Quarterterly Meeting at Ston-
May 1913.
GUY L. koNKEL, Pastor.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
\ VALUABLE MEDICINE

For Coughs and C olds in Children.
Il have not the slightest hest
fancy in recommending Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to all who
are suffering from coughs or colds"
says Chas. NJ, Cramer, Esq a we'll
known watch maker, of Colombo.
Ceylon. sit has been some two
years since the City DIspensary
first called my attention 10 this
valuable medicine and | have re
pea;edly used it and 1t has always
been beneficial. 1t has cured me
quickly OF all chest colds. 1t is
especially effective for children
and seldom takes more than one
bottle to cure them of horseness.
| have persuaded many to try this
valuobie medicine. and they are
all as well pleased as myself over
the results" For sale by
DR.. X. ID. Homsher y Co, Druggist.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

FRANK HAYS, Jr., Proprietor.
5. l.. SpEoKMASN.
Editor and Publisher.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04

OFFICIAL PAPER OF BAcA COUNTY.
The Springfield herald., 1902-04-04
OF THE
(Lamar, Colorado.)
Effective Nov. 2. 1901.

GOING EAST.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07
CROP NOTES.

Reports from all directions OF
the parish confirm the predictions
that this will be banner year for
the numerous crops. Cotton, corn,
sugar cane, and rice are all in
prime condition and we'll advanced
for the season, aud with the excep.
ton, perhaps, of cane, all will
bring good prices. Our rice plant
ers are in high feather over the
fact that their water supply is in.
exhaustible and of the sweetest,
freshest nature. No fears of salt
water invading their supply cross
their placid minds, the contrary OF
which is said Of the waters of Ver-
million, Lafayette and Calcasieu,
seriously threatening the success
of the rice in those parishes, which
fact should be kept in mind by those
looking for locations. Without
wishing: to appear nngenerous or
partial, still we say that the parish
Of iberia possesses more real adj
vantages for the crops above men
toned than any parish of this Sec
ton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07
Our New Territory.

Referring to the act of the Town
Council in recently extending the
corporation limits, we would say
that it was wise move, as 1t not
only squares up the town, but eX-
tends the benefits of the corpora
ton to many who had need of it.
Some of the territory acquired Is
very valuable. notably that of the
Iberia Cypress Co. Ltd, Il small
town of itself, with its own system
of waterworks, electric lights
varied factories and machinery,
representing hundreds of thousands
of dollars and employing $50
hands, with whose families would
make a good sized town. Mr., Geo.
W. Dallas. the manager of the
Company, while not seeking an
nexation, is perfectly satisfied to
be part Of the city Of New Iberia
and will in the future take her in
terest at heart with that same vlgor
and enthusiasm as has always char
acterized all his work wherever
placed. Almost one of his first
acts Of a public beneficial character
is to place at the disposal Of the
Unsectarian Aid Society, the trim
and elegant steamer Sadie Down
man, equipped with all modern
Il model of comfort and
and convenience. with full compile
ment of electric lights from the
sixteen candlepower ones to the
great search light of several hun
dred candle power, making a very
desirable steamer for excursions.
This steamer is used by the Com
pany to do their towing and job
work, being equipped with heavy
machinery for that purpose. This
graceful act of Manager Dallas will
be highly appreciated by the pub
lie and the ladies who are in
charge of the lTnsectariau Aid,
will no doubt soon announce the
date of the trip.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07
Regular Meeting Police Jury

NEW IBERIA, Ia, June 5th, ".
The Police Jury convened this day III
regular session with President Britain III
! the chair aud all the members present.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Treasurer submitted his monthly
report showing Il cash balance oi $l96I2''
Report adopted.
ON motion of Mr.. ortte. duly carried,
/ the matter Of cementing the outside OF
! the new Jail was postponed indefinitely.
1t was moved. seconded and carried.
| that Mr. Henry Pharr be permitted to re
tain gate OH East side of bayou until crop
! is harvested.
Mr.. Delcambre is instructed to order Mr..
! Euaebe Broussard to close Parish ditch
which he opened recently.
II was moved by Nh Suberhielle. and
duly carried. that the Police Jury assume
payment of cost of survey and other pre-
! limiuary expenses of the route OF the pro
posed Bayou Carlin Drainage District.
| Bills to be approved by the Presidents OF
/ the respective boards. Said Commissions
! bind themselves to reimburse the Parish
! should elections carry.
/ On motion of Mr.. Dccuir, duly carried,
! the Sheriff contract was renewed Tor one
| year for six thousand and five hundred
f6500) dollars.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
| 1t Is the sense of the Police jury, after
considering the statements made by the
! citizens residing in the Bayou tarlln
Drainage District. appearing before this
body this day: that the Commissioners
should prosecute their work and that this
body will not consent to any interference
herewith.
Mr.. !. a, Provost. on motion, is granted
permission TO build tramway across pub
lie road on East side Bayou Teche.
lLn InllAu.inLr lllls u.nrn nllnIAA.nl
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07
,Sared From IN 4iuJul Fate.

"Everybody said had consumption, ?
writes Mrs. A. NJ. Shields, of Chambers
burg, Pa, ri was so low after six months
Of severe sickness, caused by Hay Fever
and Asthma, that few thought could get
well, but learned Of the marvellous merit
of DR.. King New Discovery for Consump-
ton, used it. and was completely cured
For desperate Throat and Lung Diseases
it is the safest cure in the world, and is
infallible for Coughs, Colds and Bronchial
Affections. Guaranteed bottles SOC and
$1.00. Trial bottles free at Estorge' 8
Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07

The dirty bitches along Grow.
ley's main thoroughfores would be
a disgrace to a town of 200 inhabi.
tants, much less a city of over
6000. In their present filthy CON
dition they breed typhoid, malaria
aud numerous types of fever, and
the cause Of over half of he sick
ness in Crowley at the present
time. The stencil which arises
from these Shiny cesspo Is at night
is nauseating and almost unbear-
able. The city council should not
fail to take some steps toward rem
edying this state of affairs, and
should do it before the city finds it.
self in the throes of some infec-
tons epidemic Cromley Sigal