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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-04
IOWA
SILVER ANNIVERSARY DAY
Leading Scandinavians of DEBORAH
Join In a Celebration.

Z . = . ( y g
4. DEBORAH, II OWA-Det Norske Selska Of De-
corah celebrated its silver anniversary Wednes-
day night by a banquet In Steyer's operah
where on Dec. 2, 1913, the society organized.
Covers were laid for 60 persons; members of the
society and their families and friends of the
society, business men and college professors.
Knut Thompson: one of the charter members.
acted as toastmaster President J. B.. Visit WIS
the first speaker and after him came E. B. john
son. also one of the charter members who spoke
English. .. Amundsen. another charter mem
her, who has done more for the society than
any one read a history of the organization from
Its inception to the present. Toasts We're then
responded to as follows:
1.-The Norwegans IN Winneshiek County, by
Iyer Larson; Den II de Mai" by j. Jackwitz;
"Noge,' by Professor G. Bothne; DEBORAH, 80
by Professor l.. S. Rogue; THE Ladies'" by J.
J. Hopperstad, who spoke English.
The Lnren Singing society and quartet Of
ladies sang several songs and Professor Holder
Hanson played Norwegian national airs on the
by tile young folks.
The hall, was .profus,ely decorated with the
national colors Of the United States and Nor
way. =
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SAGE CONTEMPORARIES HOWE
Additional Charges Filed Against Rev
enue Collector Sanmis.

SIOUX CITY. IowA-The troubles Of J. T..
Samnis, collector Of internal revenue, are in
creased by the filing of additional charges by S.
L: Sage, formerly a deputy collector, now Of
Chelan Wash.
Z Sage testifes that Sammis required two depu-
ties who received 81 200 each d year, to give
500 each to the two deputies who received only
$1,000. thus equalizing the four. Sage corrob-
grated in every detail the statements heretofore
made by Milton Howe former chief deputy.
which Sammis has fatty denied.
Howe and Former Collector J. s. Lothrop Of
this city, his father-in-law will go to Wash
hearing before he .acts the case.
George W. Clarke of Dallas county. who has
been for a month the only candidate for the
speakership OF the Iowa house and conceded cleo
ton, may yet have fight. Organized labor
led by the Influential unions of lairoad employees
a new candidate into the field if thcr els any
chance of success
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PILOTS DISBAND
Upper Mississippi River Association
Dissolved at La Crosse.

W1NONA. MINN.-Several Winona pilots at.
tended the meeting Of the Upper Mississippi
River Pilots association at La Crosse this week.
The organization. which has been power on the
river for fifteen years, was disbanded. The
funds reme lining In the treasury after all obli
cations have been met are to be divided pro
rata among the members In good standing. The
members will not enter the larger association.
the Harbor Association of Masters and Pilots, In
which 1t Is believed more can be done to better
the conditions on the upper. river.
Rev. J. H. Bicknell, who has been conducting
series OF revival meetings at the Christian
church, will bring them to close on Sunday
evening. There have been many conversions.
The Humane society has commenced a crusade
for the blanketing of horses when left tied dur
ing the cold weather Several complaints have
been sworn out against farmers and 1t Is ex-
pected the fine imposed will have beneficial eff
feet.
Mrs. Thompson, state agent of the Children IS
Home society, has returned to Minneapolis after
placing two little girls in homes In this city.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT
Commercial Club and Citizens
BloOmin" Prairie Celebrate,

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINN.-The CONNER
cial club had smoke social last night to cele
brate the completion of the electric light
plant which has just been installed by the L.
G. Campbell Milling company to furnish light
for the village. a light has been placed on al
most every corner, and when the current was
tan appearance.
There was very large attendance, several
being present from out OF the village. Profess
1.-The Upbuidng Of City and other speeches
were delivered during the evening.
The waterworks system, put In about four
years ago, did not prove to be a success, and
the village has entirely new system, which is
about cOmDleted
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FOUGHT WITH sULLY
Death. at Breckenridge Of Captain
Dexter e. Bronson.

BRECKENRIDGE, MtNN.-Captain Dexter +.
Bronson. one of the old settlers of breckenridge
and one Of the best known men in this part Of
the state, died at ST. Francis hospital yesterday
afternoon aged 49, Death due to general
breaking down of the system.
Captain Bronson WAS veteran Of the civil
war, and captain of Company p. Sixth Iowa
cavalry. He was three years In the service,
spenung all the time OH til frontier under Gen
erai sully, fighting l Indians He came to Brock
enridge In 1881 and engaged In hotel business.
conducting the Minnesota house. He was chief
Of police for five years, resignng when his
health began to break down. He leaves two
grown sons. The funeral will be held from,
the Baptist church Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Cook conducting the service.
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HOFFMAN HAS A RELAPSE
Still College Professor May Die of
Bod Poisoning

DIES MONIES. IOWA-Dr. Charles H. Hof-
man. who was taken i'll last week from poison-
Ing e. t While handling Ling BODY in Eyitg in
suffered relapse and is dangerously i'll at
Mercy hospital.
ISOLATION announces that the fair of 1904 will be
held Aug. 10 to q inclusive, a few days earlier
than last season.
The triangular fight for mayor Of Des Moines
has reached such stage that Congressman Hull
Mudslinging is being INDUCED in and charges Of
graft and dishonesty are being made. Because
of Congressman Hulls attitude Judge Silvara,
the leading candidate. yesterday announced his
withdrawal. He says that the r.Nt has become
so hot and bitter that the winner will have to
spend ut least S10.a0O to be elected to an office
which pays only $1,000 a year and that he cam
not afford to remain In the race.
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YOUNG ROGERS IN DISGRACE
His Grandfather Will Prosecute Him
for Forging q Check. -

yERMILLION, s. D.-Sherif Gunderson ar
rived to-day from Aberdeen with James Rogers,
the young man who forged the name of his
grandfather, Jacob IChristianson to check for
S27. Young Rogers is reticent as to his crime,
but the grandfather says the law must take
its course Twice b before s he j, honored forged
but the limit has been reached. Mr. Christian
son had provided in his Will that Rogers was
to receive 81 600 from his estate, and was to be
resduary legatee Now he will undoubtedly
cut him off without cent.
The annual meeting of the school officers of
Clay county was held at the courthouse yester-
day. a fine program was carried out. Some
able papers were read and discussed by those
present. 4 State Superintendent 6. w. Nash
delivered an address to the school officers.
incense lodge, A. +. & A. NJ. has elected the
s. W.. G. K. Brosius; j. W., r. X Jorgenson:
secretary. j. A. Copeland; treasurer L. Z.
Swezey. III
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NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

PlPESTONE, MINN.-Miss Libbie Nut.
tie and William Burgess of Rochelle, ILL.,,
were married in this city at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. ). R. Carson Rev. f. w.
Nazerene Of Rochelle, was the officiating
clergyman. The bridal couple entered the
parlor to the Lohengrin wedding march
played by Miss Ada Nash Mr. and Mrs
Burgess left for the twin cities and Iowa
and Illinois points for visit before taxa
ing up their residence at Rochelle Early
in, January they will leave for England y
FERGUS FALLS, MINI. - Rev. t.
Tjornhom Ofticiated at two weddings here
to-day, the principals being Arthur And
rist and Miss Ida Yennie and Helmer Han4
son and Miss Bertha M Holt. Mr.. Andrist
and bride are residents of Ada and came
here on a visit z
gBRAINERD. MINN.-Miss Lillian Ed
wards, daug liter of Harry Edwards of this
city, was united in marriage last night to
Guy Warren of Duluth, Rev. Mr.. Moody
| of st. Paurs Episcopal church officiating.
SPRINGFIELD, MINN.-Frank E. Cur
tbs and Miss Jennie Anderson, prominent
young people of this place. were mar
ried in Mankato. They will remain here
a~Sfew weeks and then locate in Spoka ne,
! Wash.-Word has reached here that Frank
j. Sheffield was married al Hancock. Wis,
to Miss Berdine Hamilton, a former teach
| er here. 81
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NORTH DAKOTA
GOOD PRICES. FOR LAND
Average of $40 an Acre for State
Tracts Sold at Valley City.

]A'SAaSC W T.o OH 1ASAC iOi olStIc
Tracts Sold at Valley City.
VALLEY CITY. N, D.--About 10000 acres
Of state and institution lands were sDd here yes
terday. the sale being personally conducted by
Land Commissioner Laxdal. The average price
paid was $50 an acre. and the highest price was
S2o. a, half section ad1oining the latter, tract
$15 an acre, indicating material advance in
values since that time. There was some com.
petition and most of the land sold for more than
the appraised valuation.
The Russell-Nille Milling company has recent
" purchaser the elevators owned by the Monarch
and Great Western companies and having pre-
vtous eased the alliance elevator now owns or
controls all the elevators in the city.
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plant that is to take the Hines contracts at
Superior. is going on fast and will be thru by
gang, giving it a capacity for about 40 Oo. 900
feet annually and there are five years cut In
sight.
The Peyton, Kimball & Barber mill at Super
Tor Is probably to be abandoned and wrecked.
Two of the partners are dead and the other does
not care to continue the business. The firm
owns timber but has 4 good mill.
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ON A MURDER CHARGE
Constable Chatiima of Inver Grov
Under Indictment

HASTINGS, MINN.-Joseph Chadima. late
noon indicted by the grand jury for murder in
the first decree for the killing of Charles
empoye in Swift & Co.'S packing house, South
ST. Paul.
The grand jury indicted Thomas Burns for
burglary and also for grand larceny in the
second degree.
The Dakota County Medical society was re-
organized Yesterday with the following officers:
President. DIR. A. NJ. Adsit; vice president. DR..
L. d; Peck: secretary, ". NJ. Dodge. Farming
ton; treasurer, DR.. J. c. Fitch, Hastings.
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FLOUR WAR IN PROSPECT
Red Wing Milling Company Decides
to Sell Directly to Consumers

RED WING, MINN.--A radical change in the
local milling business is taking place. The
Simmons Milling company will sell it's flour
directly to consumers. sonnet hing which has not
been done for many years.
The prevailing prices have been 81 20 sack
for first patent and 81 is for second. The new
price schedule established by the Simmons COM
pany makes the price 95 cents and 80 cents for
first patent, and 90 cents and IS cents for sec
ond. A flour war between the mills is looked
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AMEs IOWA,

in a mild form are in the hospital at Iowa State
college, and the disease is spreading in spite of
taken by the faculty to prevent the spread Of
the disease to the extent that the school viii
have to be closed
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RECEIVER FOR BANK OF JAVA
Rufus jackson Appointed by Judge
Gaffy on a Hearing at Pierre.

PIERRE, S. D-Judge Gaffy. after hearing the
application for the appointment of receiver
for the bank of Java. has appointed Rufus
jackson, formerly OF the Stock Growers Bank of
Gettysburg, to take charge Of the effects Of the
bank and settle up Its business.
Scotty'' Philip to-day shipped to a Chicago
firm the carcass of one of his herd Of buffalo,
which was ordered for the holiday trade.
to the state the Law, Union and Crown Fire
company aud the Union Assurance society, both
English companies. with headquarters in Eon-
do not appear to keep new companies from COM
Ing into the state
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MARSHFIELD, WiS.--No little apprehension
Is felt here over three well-deyeloped cases of
smallpox in tie little village of Lynn, fifteen
miles from this city. 1t was thought that the
disease had been stamped out in this section.
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HOkAfI, MINN.--The Hokah Telephone
company has elected the following
officers J. +. Klein, president; William
Guenther, vice president; w. S. Moe sec
Rotary; George j. Hoffman. treasurer The
company offers exchange at it's central
with two long distance lines and six form
er telephone lines entering Hokah.-The
Thompson Valley Telephone company has
organized with about fourteen former
members. and officers as follows: Albert
Marquardt. president; Charles Holiday,
vice president; M. E. Sullivan. secretary;
Charles Kellogg, treasurer The line is
being constructed into Hokah.
p1PEsroNE, M1NN.--At a meeting of catlin
elected: Y. c., J. 2. Bliss w a.. A. J.
NanScotter; banker, Charles Robman; clerk. o.
T. ellison; escort, George GARRETT Waterman,
A. W. Emery; member board Of managers, A.
]. vanscotter; physicians, DR.. Taylor and Dr..
| has reelected the following: w. NJ, Mrs. J.
+. shaeffer; w. P. II. D. Jenckes; A. NJ Mrs.
4. s. Dyer: secretary, Mrs. W. V. Duggan
p! treasurer, Mrs. William LOCKWOOD conductress,
! Flo Gilmore; A. c., Mrs. F. L. Williams.
| SPRINGFIELD, NINA good CITIZENSHIP
| club has been organiSad.-Tha Westbrook bowling
| team and the Springfield team will play for d
| $50 purse.-The firm of Essig Brothers has filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy at Mankato
The assets amount to $22, 600 and the liabilities
are about 100000.
BRAINERD, acknowledgements have organ
lied the Brainerd Retail Merchants Protective
association. 1t is planned to ferret out and ex
pose deadbeats. The following are the officers
| r.. c. Bane, secretary j. w. Koop, vice presi
| dent; NJ E. Ryan, secretary and treasurer.
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s CENTERVILLE, IoWA-Eire destroyed the
business portion of Cincinnati yesterday after.
noon. Loss, 600; partly covered by insur-
ance. -.
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MENOMONIE, WIS.-The 1s-1nontts- old son of
William Schroeder of Elk Creek fell into a kettle
of boiling water and died from the effects of
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MUsCATINE, IoWA.--Fire destroyed the car
barn of the Citizens, Railway and Light com.
pany. LOGS, $4,000. fully insured.
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MADISON, wTSs-Wisconsin university Greek
letter fraternity students met last night and
agreed to walk to all social functions in order
to smash the Madison livery trust, which charges
~ Tor carriages to students and SO to towns
peOple. ---.--r W.. 49, -
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JOY IN A COURTROOM
Spectators Cheered Wildly and Car
ried Cleveland on Their Shoulders +

FOND DU LAC. visa jury acquitted Elmer
Cleveland. colored youth. charged with the
murder Of his stepfather, William Stevens. on
Nay 10, loo3 sitter being out an hour.
When Judge kirwan announced the verdict the
defendant and his mother swooned, while specta-
tors IN the courtroom broke out in applause.
Ihey then rushed forward and carried the defend
ant out Of the courtroom on their shoulders The
court was pOWerless to restore order.
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MILWAUKEE,, WIS.-Bedford X. Hopkins
aged ~, well-known club and business man of
Milwaukee, died of pneumonia
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FREDERIC, WIS.-Carl G. Grimm one of
the oldest settlers and wealthiest men in this
section of country, is dead.
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COURTHOUSE BOND ISSUE
Cass County Commissioners Compro
mise by Providing for a Vote.

FARGO. N. D.--The county commissioners
despaired of reaching any agreement on the
erection, Of new courthouse and compromised
of the county. 1t is proposed to place the
amount at 100000. This. with the $50 900 in.
surance. should erect decent building
1t will require three weeks advertising after
which thirty days must elapse. before an cleo
tion can be held. 1t is thought that the people
OF the county will be about equally divided while
those of the city vii be overwhelmingly in
favor of the proposition. 5'ss 5
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TYNDALL, S. D.--The following were elected
at the annual meeting of the local Eastern Star:
Worthy n,atron. Mrs. c. W. Yoilngworth; worthy
patron, Mr. Williamson; associate Inatron. Mrs.
H. a. Pike; secretary, Muriel Forrest; treasurer,
Mrs. c. " Fox; contuctress, LuVerne Forrest;
associate, Mrs. NJ Mccormick.
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SIOUX FALLS, S. D.--The members of st.
0laf's Lutheran church at Humboldt have dedi-
Gated a handse ue new edifice.
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MAyvILLE. N. D.-A blizzard the first Of ttf
season, ragged yesterday. The Great Northern
way freights were abandoned
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ASHLAND, WIS.-The Northwestern Cooper
age and Lumber company, which has plants il
Onio and Michigan, has matle arrangements to
start large plant at Ashland.-The Ashland
Sulphite and Flber company's mill will resume
operations Jan. Oh enlarged scale.
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SALEM, s.. D.-P. g. Estee has disposed Of
his half interest in the Salem Special to o. W.
Ding,nan, his partner. Messrs. Dinglnan and
Estee purchased the plant from T. W. Bishop
last spring, and have been very successful iii
their management
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LUNCHEON AFTER SERVICES
Feature of Rev. Mr.. Anderson's Re.
yiyal Meetings at ADnIetOn

WEBSTER CITY, IoWA-Judge Whitaker has
appointed l.. a. McMWray, president of the
hamilton County State bank OF this city. ~
the administrator tf the estate of Jacob NJ .
Funk. Mr.. McMurray's bond was fixed at $780,
900. This is the largest bond of the kind ever
much mystery about the fortune left by Mr..
Funk ever. An itenlized estimate made by
an Intimate friend places it at $3.50, 900.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-06-03
tue MISSES wiSAss' RECTAL.
Audience Thoroughly Dclightfal WITH
Program Fine work by both Tai
ented Singer.

he ice lal Mt Commencement
iInIi i'nes.iar hy the Misses Wi
mans was enjoyed hs sInsli but
appfctia'iNe audience Both singers
We're given an ovation. and lad to
respond to nurucrou, rnrnrcs. From
the program OF sixteen numbers il
is diflicnlt TO select those IA which
their talents were displayed to the
greatest advantage dream Lul
baby" Heart OF The Rose" aud
"Seienaden We're probably the most
tnpular with the audience of those
suug hy Miss Winaas. Miss Mabel
Winans most thoroughly delighted
her hearers with Alhslen's, "Oh for
a Burst Of Song violin ol,ligata b,
Al Srtnce Mighty LAX Rose. y
and .Violcts z" On Gentle Waves, .
"a duet hy the Misses Winans. and
Evening" were feetive4p will en-
ihusias Is applause. Dean Wright
son mig four secs cii,ns, whiea were
delightful OF e. urse.
The fccitcd nettcd lac Athl,uc
Association about $35.
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DIED AT BENw00p.
A. j. Dickinson Taken or by Stroke Of
Paralysis Found Unconscious on
u. a o. Tracks.

A Telegram was received We'd
mes ay by Chicl Price from the
Chi,j Of Police oil Benwuod stating
that A. j Dickinson, Of Morgan
town bad been found on the B. n O.
tracks at I,enwood in nm unconscious
condition. Mrs Dickinson, who
lives 10 South Morgantown, was no
titled, but could not go tecanse her
son is very i'll Of typhoid fever.
B. f. Dickinson. Of Charleston, a
brother was notified to 90 lat once
and j. G, Kincuhl, cf this city,
prepared to 90 aiso Before he left
however, word was received stating
that. Dickinson had died while he
was being taken to the hospital at
Wheeling. He was stricken with
paralysis.
Mr. Dickinson was employed by
the Is 4 o. 90 bridge construction
and had his headquarters in Wheel
ing. He had been in the hospital
for some time, and was getting out
and 10 work again when the stroke
came. His death leaves the family
in q very bad condition. They have
the sympathvo OF the entire commun-
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MEMoaIaL FRDM rmE BAR.
Members Of Legal Profession send
Remembrance to Hon. Geo. c. Stur-
gi>s In His Bereavement.

AT the meeting o the Bar Asso
citation OF Monongaiia county at The
Court Hcusa Wcdresda, morning
the following memorial of Mrs. Sabra
J. Stureiss was real and r.cei,ed
endorsement Of every member of he
bar:
"The members Of this Bar heard
OF the death of Mrs Siira } Stur-
oiss, the wife OF our l'rotner, Hon.
Geo. G turgits, at her home 10
Morgantown, on Friday the 22nd OF
MAY, 1908, whose bsncficent life was
constant lnnediction to her hus-
band, friends and aequaintances,
and whose death has ELECTED the
regrets and called forth the sorrow
of our community. Alas, no words
of praise by the living can be. heard
in the silence of the grave nor pene
trate the dull, cold ear of death.
But that some expression of the
esteem OF his brethren IN the hour
of his grief and sorrow is not The
iormality Of empty words, we by
this token unite 10 rendering To our
brother, for so many years an active
aud distinguished member OF our
profession, our sincere sympatnies
in his great bereavement, add request
that the Secretary OF TINS meeting
furnish him a copy Of the foregoing
fratcrnal remembrance OF the Bar OF
Monougalia county, and copies to
the newspapers Of the City for pub
Iiration.
Respectfully submitted,
John j. Brown
Clarence Il. Ollie
WIN +. Glasscoek
Joseph Moreland
Committee
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Mr.. w. 0 Bechenpaugh was here
YESTERDAY. He was here once before
On that occasion he WAS auctioneer
for tile first lot sale ever held in
Morgantown.
At that time we had probably a
Thousand people.
Now we have twelve thousand.
He says that in five years We shall
have twenty thousand.
Many people didn't believe him
when he talked here ten years ago.
Most every one believes him now.
The past is an ample warrent Of the
future.
In this connection it might be
we'll to call to mind that the B. Il l
company, of fragrant memory, is now
but memory. Its accomplish
ments are embodied in monument
which shall not pass away while the
old earth is doing business at the
old stand.
They started it and every thing
after the start was easy. They had
to work hard to got their money
back. Others are profiting by their
pluck and effort
Hats off to the B. d /.