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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08
SOUTH DAKOTA.
RECEIVERS DAMAGES
Fish & Hunter Company OF Deadwood
Found to Have Been Negligent.


DEADWOOD, s. DRANK Klingaman
was awarded damages Of $3.50 against the
Fish & Hunter company Of Deadwood. He
brought suit for $4,000 for injuries alleged
to have been sustained by reason Of the
carelessness Of the company In placing
an obstruction on the sidewalk.
The disqualified calendar is being tried
In lockwood this week by Judge Levi
MCGEE Of Rapid City. The most impor-
tant case is that Of Mrs. Otto p. Tn.
Grantz against the city Of Deadwood, for
damages Of $4,000 for personal injuries
sustained by a fall on a defective side
walk. s1t#ss 81
The Masonic grand lodge will be held
in Deadwood in June, and the various
branches Of the order are preparing for
the most elaborate convention ever held
in this part of the state. There will be
work by the various bodies, from the blue
lodge up. to the shrine, and one Of the
most important features OF the week will
be: the opening OF the new hotel. The
convention will terminate with a banquet
by the shrine.
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OLD EMERGENCY WARRANTS
Last OF the Issue Taken Up by Treasurer
Collins,

Collins.
PIERRE, s. D.-State Treasurer Collins
has taken up the last Of the emergency
warrants issued a year ago, the amount
being $15O,OOO, all Of which was held by
Deadwood and Lead City banks. This
clears up all such warrants of previous
issue, but a new issue will be made in a
few days to care for the emergency APP
preparations Of the late legislative session.
Calls for school funds were light the
last week Roberts county took $4,000 and
Jerauld $4O0. 4.
Articles OF incorporation have been fled
for, the Railway Mail Equipment compa-
ny at Reresford; capital. $1,00O.000. The
Reliance Gold Mining and Milling compa-
ny at Pierre; capital, $1,0O0,O0O. The Gold
Ridge Mining and Milling company at
Sioux Falls; capital, s3,O00,00O. The Graft
Oil and Gas company at Pierre; capital,
$500, 900. The Pan-American Development
company at Pierre; capital s10,000,o0O. The
United Co-operative Grocery company at
Huron; capital, ss,0Oo,o 900. The Elsemore
/ Oil and Gas company at Sioux Falls; cap
| ital, $3.50, COO The United States Dress
makers Exchange at Huron; capital,
81, OO0, Oo0 The Kansas City Crude Oil
company at Huron; capital. s1,o00,o0o.
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BUYS ANOTHER
Great Northern Road Acquires the Mis-
saba Chief Iron Mine.

Great Northern Road Acquires the Mis-
saba Chief Iron Mine.
DULUTH, MINN.-The Great Northern
has just acquired another iron mine on
the Mesaba range. It is known as the
Missaba Chief, and contains large de-
post Of low grade ore. estimated at TO-
600, 900 tons. The property was con-
trolled by the Missabe Chief Iron company
of which G. E. Dickerman Of st. Paul is
president, and G. G. Dickerman of Duluth
vice president. H. Talbot, L. c. Harris
and W. L. Misfler Of Duluth are directors.
The lease was derived by the company
from the state, and the company has now
transferred it to l.. w. Hull, assistant to
President Hill, for s55,000 AS 1t is a state
lease the commonwealth will come in for
% cents ton, or $2,500,000 In royalties
by the time the mine has been exhausted.
The property Is in 23-5222.
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HALF A CENTURY

Home Gathering on Golden Wedding Day
- Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington.
PENNINGTON, MINN.-A pleasant
home gathering was held here in honor of
the fiftieth anniversary Of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Harrington.
They have been residents Of FarmingtHq
and vicinity for forty-three years. A
sumptuous dinner was served and the
table was beautifully decorated with
sprays of smilax, daffodils and yellow tu-
lips, and with the garnlshed dishes pre-
pared by the hands Of loved ones, pre-
scented a sight to tempt an epicure.
There were present children, grandchild-
rem and nephews, nieces. and one grand
niece to make goodly company. A gold
piece was placed under the plates of Mr..
and Mrs. Harrington, by one Of the nep-
news. Another presented a gold piece
which was curiosity to the younger ones
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08
BATTLE LAKE DEALS
Several Stores Sold-5uiIdIng Season to
Be Busy One. 49,

Several Stores Sold-5uilding Season to
Be Busy One. .-'.
BATTLE LAKE, MINN.-Several bust
ness changes have taken place lately.
Rudh Bros sold their general mercantile
business, including store building: to Vld-
Miss &. Berg of this place. E. o. Husihy
sold his stock of general merchandise to
Mr.. Anderson of Elbow Lake and Olson
& Luthe sold their business to D. E:
Palmer. , .;...; .... ~ ;.,....-. .s,,y..:-4.s
A telephone exchange will be put in by
the Fergus Falls company as soon as the
weather permits. 49, 'S
Several residences are under construc-
ton and many more will be- started as
soon as the frost Is out, also a fine brick
building for the Otter Tail county bank.
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ALMOST KILLED
Accident to President Allen Of the Red
Wilma Seminary.

RED WING, Administrations II. AL
len Of the Red Wing Ladies seminary was
seriously injured and came very near be-
ing killed in jumping from Milwaukee
train. 49,
He had been in the twin cities and was
accidentally carried past the station. One
of the trainmen told him to jump, as there
was no danger; He was thrown violently
against the ground and made unconscious.
His head. chest and limbs were badly
lacerated and he is confined to bed. 1t
is not thought he Is, internally injured.
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descendant of the first white child born
within the borders of the state and confer
upon her the honor OF christening the
new cruiser. This suggestion has set up
the claim of Black Hills girl to the
honor in the. person Of Miss Mary Eccles
of Deadwood who is the daughter OF Mrs.
j. G. Eccles, who was the daughter of
Judge and Mrs. III. c. Ash of Sturgis-
their daughter Lizzie, now Mrs Eccles,
laying claim to being the first white child
born in the territory of Dakota.
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"FouR MONTHS IN a MADHoUsE"
Crowley, Who Has Bullet In His Leg,
Says He Is Thru Drinking.

- o"1 70 ''S 70 = IT = = ''''<'''s' = :
IOWA CITY, IOWA-Frank Crowley,
an escaped inmate Of the inebriates' de-
partment of the asylum at independence,
arrived at his home in Iowa City to-day.
In his left thigh is bullet, imbedded so
deep that the surgeons cannot find it,
despite much probing. He was shot in his
recent attempt to escape, and ran three
miles with the bullet in his leg.
Crowley declares that contrary to his
charges the authorities at Independence
were not cruel or inhuman, and that the
only complaint he had to offer was that
rations might be better. He also asks
that the inebriates be separated from the
epileptics and insane inmates. He averred
that he was done with drinking forever,
and would ask the board Of control to
parole him. He added: -Four months in
madhouse and bullet in his leg would
cure any many of the drink habit.
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ouApRENNlAL CONFERENCE :.
Thomas Simpson Of WInona, a Candidate
for Delegate.

Thomas Simpson Of Winona, Candidate
for Delegate.
WINONA, MINN.-Thonas Simpson, a
member of the Central Methodist church
in this city for forty years and prom1n-:
emit lay figure in Minnesota Methodist,
will be candidate for election at the
meeting Of the Minnesota conferences next
September as delegate to the auarden-
NAL conference Of the church, to be held at
Los Angeles in May, 1904 At a meeting
Of the official board of the church a COM
mittee was appointed to present his
name. to the conference and urge his cleo
ton. r'
Central church has voted It's pastor,
Rev. s. r. Kerfoot, a vacation from the
middle of April to the first Of May, to
give him an opportunity to visit his aged
parents who are In feeble health at Van
cOuyer B. G.. .-. l..
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DAMAGE SUITS FOR $4,000
How Young of Motley Resents Litigation
Brought Against Him. .-.

Brought Against Him. :-.
, LITTLE FALLS, MINN.--T. F. Young
of Motley. has brought suit for damages
against several Motley residents. Last
January he was arrested on charges Of
improper relations with his daughter. The
hearing resulted in his dismissal Sew
eral Motley citizens took an active inter-
est In pushing the case. Young has now
brought two suits. j On. is for $4,000 dam
ages and is against G. Thompson, D. L..
Case, E. E. Shafer, Belle Foley and Mary
Young on account Of their conduct toward
and treatment of his daughter The other
is damage suit for $4,000 against Owen
Davis, Clayton Francisco, San Francisco,
David Kinney and w. HI. Fish, for caus-
ing his unlawful detention.
The Pine Tree Lumber company sawed
the first lumber of the season Monday
afternoon. There are plenty Of logs in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

CUSTER, S. D.-The board of trustees
has granted to R. M. Fuller and Fred
Beardshear ninety-nine year. franchise
to erect and maintain an electric lighting,
power and heating plant. telegraph and
telephone system. The ordinance grants
one year in which to comemnce operation
and six months in which to complete the
same.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

EAU CLAIRE, wls.-Broder Olson, edi-
tor Of the Norwegian newspaper Reform,
and nominee for congressman and lieuten-
ant governor in past Wisconsin cam
paigns, died yesterday. He left widow
and five children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

HUDSON, Wls.-Attorneys for Mrs ].
S. Baker, convicted Of procuring money
under false pretenses, have moved for
new trial. This will be argued on April
IS. Her mphanage has been transferred
from Duluth to Alma Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

WARRoAD, MINN.-John Mcintosh has
completed the building Of a machine shop
and is erecting an office.-Harry Curry has
made a satisfactory settlement of his con-
test with the Sandusky. Fish company
DR.. Parker is opening stock of drugs in
his temporary building adjoining the pro-
posed new block.-N. q. Nelson has moved
his saw mill from Algoma to a location
adjoining the planning mill-Roberts Bros.
have started their rnill.-John Holland is
erecting a building on Wabasha street.
A mass meeting has been called 10 organ
lie a CO. operative creamery. - -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

MENoMoNIE, WIs.-Mrs. Margaret
stori died yesterday at the age Of 81
years. She was the mother of Miss Marie
Stori, the well known soprano and vio-
linist with the Mozart Symphony club.
She also left six other children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

RAPID CITY, s. D.-Mrs. A. 3. Nc
Cain died Of la grippe and old age, being
IS years old. She left eight children.
She came to Rapid City in 1883. One son,
Professor Il. P. Mccain. is principal Of
the public schools of Terry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08
NORTH DAKOTA

PEMBiNA; N. D.-The following
named officers were elected: J. M. CHS
holm, mayor; A. Short, F. Kuy, George
Peterson, aldermen.-The water in the
Red river rose two feet last night. The ice
is not yet broken. The storm of Sunday
and Monday will keep seeding back for
at least two weeks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

NORTHFlELD, MINN.-The charter
membership roll Of the Commercial club
is full, as the limitation of 100 has been
reached. Hereafter applications must be
filed, and members voted upon.-Mer-
chants will continue the early closing
movement, at least, until May 1.-The
Passion week service for this evening will
be conducted by Rev. George r. Merrill,
DID,, of Minneapolis.-Track athletic prac-
tice Is well under way at Carleton. The
inter-class field meet will be held May 6.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

PiPEsToNE, MINN.-County Superin-
tendent F. s. Hanson has completed ar
rangements for meeting Of the teach
ers Of the county on Saturday afternoon.
Several interesting papers will be read
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

CASS LAKE, MlNN.-Two new estimat-
ing and classifying crews left yesterday,
accompanied by Chief Examiner e. L.
Warren for the Red Lake reservation
They go to Winnipeg and thence to Beau
dette,s on the Rainy river. All the work
had been done on township 14s, ranges rs,
81 and %. and in township III and ranges
%, Is, 81, %, 20 and 80. i -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

ROOSEVELT, MlNN.-John Awaken
has erected a saw mill four miles west Of
town and will add planer.-Mrs. Kate
Hense Of Alexandria,, is domiciled on a
homestead claim near Roosevelt.-The
Roosevelt Library association begins its
second year with about 100 books, includ-
ing the Minnesota travelling library. -Dona-
tions will be, accepted. r,a..l.as',' +; r,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

FOND DU LAC, WiS.-Clarence Girder
and Adolph Friday were fatally injured in
the Wisconsin Central railway shops.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

ARGYLE, MINN.-At the regular meet
ing Of the village council George Char
boneau was appointed marshal and Allen
Boyce street Commissioners.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

as division Of the estate, in lieu Of ail
alimony, attorneys fees and suit costs.
He also granted her the privilege to re-
sumo the name Of Mrs. Suffer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood were married Oct. II, 1899.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

CALEDONIA, MINN.-Nicholas wag-
oner, aged 1S years. residing three miles
northwest, was kicked by a horse and
his right leg broken above the knee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

LA CROSSE, WIS.-Frank D. Smith,
pioneer, died last night. He was SO years
of age.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

cRESTON, loWA-TTe grand jury has
found an indictment against s. E., better
known as Coffee Pot" Wilson, who shot
and killed Ed Knight at Lorimer some
months ago. The murder was the result
Of a fight, and it is understood Wilson
will plead self -defense.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

GRAND MEADOW, MiNN.-A telegram
from A.. e. Hovda, who left week ago
to go into business at Fergus Falls, states
that his daughter Alice is dead.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

CANTON, S. D.-The Interstate Ep-
worth Assembly prom oters are making ex-
tensive improvements on their grounds.
They are also preparing more extensive
and better program than ever before
Charley Hotter, 10-year-old son Of M. E.
Hotter, was struck in the face by base
ball and seriously injured. His nose was
broken.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

LlDGERWooD, N. D.-Joseph A. Nor
row was elected alderman for two years
to succeed himself and j. A. Dolls alder
man to succeed J. M. Hynes. There was
no opposition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

GRANITE FALLS, MINN.--Rev: Alex.
church. died Of apoplexy yesterday. He
was Al years OF age and leaves wife
and three children. He had the grip last
winter and had never fully recovered
The body, viii be sent to Princeton, Wis,
for burial. ---t. . ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

EVANSVILLE, MINN.-A real "Jack the
Hugger' has been doing his embracing
stunt in GAINESVILLE for fortnight or more
and few maids or matrons dare venture
out on the streets after dark without an
escort - RI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

tUVERNE, MINN.-After celebrating
for over thirty-one hours the jury In the
case of Chester Clegg, charged with grand
larceny, found him guilty Of petit larceny:
He was charged with robbing his employ
ers, Nelson Bros, Of $500 and was indicted
for larceny in the first degree. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

BIG STONE, S. Dig Stone lake is
still covered with ice, tho 1t is honey
combed so that the first heavy wind win
take it out.-Gold Brothers Brick COM
.pany is building drying sheds and will
make over 5000, 900 brick this year, two
thirds OF which Is now sold
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

MuscATINE, IoWA-D. b. Smith, a
penniless button cutter, found pearl
worth 1000, according to experts, yester-
.lay. It is the finest pearl that has been
taken from the Mississippi for some time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08
COUNCIL Baked

Appointments OF Mayor Davis Of Detroit
; .#.. 49,. Were Rejected.
DETROIT, MINN.-The new city coun-
Gil refused to confirm Mayor Davis ap-:
pointments for city marshal and street
commissioner. After he had made six
such appointments, each one sharing a like
fate, the matter was left until the next
meeting. i ~ e.s-'
Mrs. Rudser of Audubon, died very sud
denly. She was the wife Of Peter Rud-
ser, a prominent business man.
The Commonwealth Lumber company's
big saw mill at Frazee will commence
cutting on Monday. The company has
just secured patents on four coded town
ships in Becker and Beltrami counties
on which there is said to be 100 600, 900
feet of logs. This with other logs in sight
will keep the mill going for ten years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

NORWOOD, IoWA-The Atlas Elevator
company's large elevator burned. The
loss is placed at 1000 on the building and
SIC, 900 on the contents.
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TOLEDO, loWA-The patrons Of rural
routes Nos. 1 and 2. which were sus-
pended on account of the impossible con-
dition of the roads, have called a meeting
and have agreed to take such steps toward
repairing the roads as will probably re-
suit in the re-establishment of the routes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

FOREST CITY. ioWA-The famous
waldorf" hotel, which was built at a
cost of 100000, and which caused hotel
war that threatened to bankrupt several
citizens, has been sold to persons rep
resenting the United Lutheran church,
and will be used for a college building.
The price paid was only $4,000
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CRUISER. TO cHRIsTEN
Friends of Miss Eccles Say She Should
Have the Honor.

HOT SPRINGS, 8. D.-The fact that q
new United States cruiser will be launched
before very long which will bear the name
.So,lth Dakota is causing a discussion
as to what young lady Governor Herreid
will choose to christen the boat.
Some newspaper has offered the sug
gestion that the governor should seek tho.
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present, having been coined In the year
that Mr.. and Mrs: Harrington were mar
ried.
Mr.. Harrington Is a and his wife is 50
years old. IN I a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

ELK POINT, s. D.-License carried by
"a majority. The Law. and Order party
elected two aldermen and street commits
sioners; all other officers elected were the
"Citizens" party nominees. Mayor, John
Coverdale; aldermen. John McGrath, Patsy
Dyer, o. M. Walters; clerk, James Walsh;
HI. P. Beckwith; justice, F. w.
Smytfle; marshal, George Fluent; street
commissioner, Abe Strobel; assessor,
George M. Linch.
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MARsHALLToWN, IoWA-While at
tempting to board q freight train, a, man
who gave his name as John Murphy fell
under the cars and was fatally injured.
Both legs were ground to pieces.-Council
man I. T. Kirby has resigned in order to
accept the position Of fire chief. A new
city clerk was elected to- succeed J. Egg
gernlayer, L. Derby winning over several
competitors. DR.. Nichols was elected city
physician and Frank Kearns boiler In
spector. William Bremner was reelected
city engineer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-08

. BROOKINGS, s. D.-The city voted
bonds by two TO one with which to pur-
chase a city telephone system.
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BIG STONE CITY, s. D.-There was no
contest except In the first ward, where
Charles Phillips ran against William
Oehler, the regular nominee for member
Of the board Of education, and defeated
him by a vote of 45 to Is, eight women
voting. License carried by IS to Al. Mayor
Yonker was reelected for the fourth time.
Henry Donk and A. Wihlborg will be new
members of the council and Irwin D. Al
drich and G. E. Phillips are new members
of the board of education.
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VICTORY FOR LICENSE

J. A. cIeaver Re-eIected Mayor Of Huron
Results at Big Stone City.
HURON,S. D.-The municipal election
resulted in victory for license. J. A.
Cleayer was reelected mayor; j. T. Oh
wine, assessor Frank Sauer, treasurer;
H. A. Van Dalsern, police justice; N. M.
Wardell, clerk. The aldermen are J. N.
Shelton, ]. E. Baker, Ed J. Miller and J..
C. Cogswell. - -
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FOR AN ADVANCE
Great Western Agents and Operators to
Send Committee to st. Paul.

Great Western Agents and Operators to
Send Committee to st. Paul.
SUMNER, IOWA.-The station agents
and operators Of the Chicago Great Vest
ern railway have taken their cue from the
trainmen and yardmen Of the systems, who
thru an adjusting committee in st. Paul
recently secured an advance in wages and
will send a committee of eight to st.
Paul April 20 to adjust all differences be-
tween the company and men. George
e. Latimer, agent at this place, is one OF
the committee.
Rev. Mr.. Bulgin, noted evangelist, will
begin a, series Of revival meetings here
April 16.
ers, but general complaint is that the
fields are too. wet and sticky to permit of
farm work. u
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The Jewel cave, situated about sixteen
miles west from Custer, has proven, under
the investigation of It's discoveries, to be
one of the most wonderful and beautiful
Of all the grand subterranean vaults which
have as yet been explored. 1t is rumored
that the government is about to appropri-
ate it and make another national resort.