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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Philippine Judge Resiuns.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April 29.-W. H.
Pope, Judge of the court of the first
instance of the Philippine islands.
has resigned and, owing to shattered
health, will return to Santa Fe to take
up his residence here again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Exchange Shots With Robh.re

Mlchigantown, Ind, April ga
posse OF citizens who were on the look
out, had a running pistol fight with
SIX would-be bank robbers. Many
shots were fired, but the intruders es-
capped
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Rev. Mccormick for Moderator.

Des Moines, April 27.-Rev. DR.. S.
B. Mccormick, president of Coe col
lege, Cedar Rapids, will be presented
to the general assembly of the Pres
byterian church in America by the
delegates from Iowa as their choice
for moderator of the general assembly,
which meets in Los Angeles May 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
GRAY

~ n NA IA -
Many were the guesses in politics
uesday, today they know.
Everything passed off quietly at
caucus last Monday night.
Hon. Asmus Boysen and wife visit
friends in this city last Sunday.
ed Rice and family visited friends
d relatives in Audubon last Sun
".
Geo. CARRIER sold good horse last
Eek to John Quimby the postmaster
Ross.
Mrs. Chris Jensen went to Man
pg last Saturday and spent the day
sting friends.
Uncle James Foster is still wild.
5er and goes to Manning frequently
visit his son.
/. Read Ots,. al or first page IN
regard to the AsIdlsbO1l CO,s,l-
sty Directory.
Rev. Hicks and family spent last
Friday in Manning visiting and look
ing after business.
Hi Walters has his house moving
apparatus in shape and is ready for
any work of this kind.
Mrs. Audas and Miss Dollie were
visitors up in the neighboring city of
Manning last Saturday.
Miss Ella Denton is having an adj
dition put on her building she re-
Gently moved to her lots.
Sam Jordon and John Quimby of
Ross were up last Thursday attending
to matters of personal business.
E. E. Beems made a flying trip
down to Audubon Sunday to look af-
ter business of personal interest.
Chef Dustin was down to Extra
last Saturday visiting his brother
Tom and sister Mrs. Frank Ballou.
Dick Gray, sired by Winslow Wilkes
will make season at Gray, Iowa.
4-95w GEO. CARRIER. Manager.
A representative of the Oliver type
writer was in town Monday and has
several in the notion of purchasing.
o. B. Walters of Manning of the
firm Of Walters e Swaney was in
town Monday talking trades in land.
Gene Mertz's father and mother
came in from Sac City last Thursday
and visited few days with him and
his wife.
G. II. Reinholdt and wife of Man
ming visited Sunday with their friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Groteluschen at
this place.
Chris Jensen is building an addition
to his house and improving it in gen.
eral. John Campbell is doing the
work for him.
The q. B. Quarterly Conference
was held last Sunday at the Pleasant
Valley charge, Rev. N. F. Hicks pre-
siding elder officiating.
Geo. johnson of Audubon passed
through here Tuesday returning home
from Manning and left a Shetland
pony that had tired out on him.
A representative of the Milwaukee
binders and mowers was in town the
first Of the week assisting the local
agent F. c. Hepp to get a good start
for the season.
Glenn McCuen of Ross was up last
week with his meat wagon supplying
the wants of the people. He intends
to make two trip week this summer
and give the best possible service to
our people.
John French and John Renfltle
departed Monday for Tacoma, Wash
ington to make that their future
home. These young men are just in
the prime of manhood, ambitious and
Industrious and are sure to fare we'll
in that far off land Of the setting sun.
Ed Barger who at one time con-
quoted drug store at this place came
to town last week and visited for a
few days with friends. He has been
farming in Minnesota but sold out
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
FROM ALLOVER IOWA
Murder Trial on ct ANoca.

Avoca, Ia, April 29.-The case of the
state against A. M. LeviX and Ella Nc
Daniels, charged with the murder of
Barney McDanieis, husband of the
woman, on Feb IA, was called and
the jury impaneled.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Veterans Receive coIIeqe Deeds.

Mason City, Ia, April 27.-The
deeds to the National Military col
lege, the buildings for which have just
been completed at cost of nearly
100000, were presented by the local
board to the Sons of Veterans of the
United States under whose direction
the college will be managed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Reliance Speedy in Trial.

Bristol, R. l.. April 27.-The Reliance
was taken out for another spin, last.
ing two hours, and on the whole she
proved stiff and powerful craft. She
was very fast in beating and reaching.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Hold Train While Mar Is Ein.a

Lexington. KY. April 27.-The Louis
Ville and Nashville train to Maysville
was held ten minutes here while Louis
Luns1ord, a passenger who got into a
nght on the train, was arrested, taken
to station house, tried, fined, paid
the me, and was allowed to leave for
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Delivers Verdict and Dies.

Hamilton, Mont, April 27.-After
returning verdict in a damage suit.
J. Mckinley, foreman of the Jury,
dropped dead in court of heart dis
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

ing Hur's arrest to the galley, the
rescue and the Grove of Baphne.
which is picture of Oriental SPLEEN
dor and pleasure combined as beauti-
ful as has been set for the gaze of
theatre goers in many day. Then
comes the great chariot race, the
acme of stage mechanism, and the
scenic triumph of the piece. 1t goes
off with whirl and picturing the Cir
Gus of Antioch, with the struggle be-
tween MESSIAH and "Ben Hur,n that
fires the interest of the spectator to
the highest pitch.
The last scene Of this great series of
pictures is one that will live in the
history Of the American drama as the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

Marshall if orders are filed to open
ing OF sale.
KNOX
Truly ''The Man From Missouri"
which was written by George V. Ho-
bart and Edward f. Rose specially
for Tim Murphy is, without doubt
the best play in which Mr.. Murphy
has ever appeared As Jim Broncho
he rides away with the hearts of his
audience and causes them to forget
for the time beng, that Sol Smith is
no more. The time seems not far dis
tant, indeed, when Mr.. Murphy will
be as universally popular as the great
man who played "A Poor Relation"
to packed horses from one end of the
country to the other. Jim Broncho is
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

During the engagement of "A Tho
roghbred Tramp" in a certain town
in Oklahoma, small nervous man
was noticed lingering about the
stage door, the weather was warm
aud the doors and windows were open
Duaing the third act one of the stage
hands came out and sat on the door
step; after he had been seated there
for few moments the small nervous
man approached and accosted him:
Deb you work here?' Yes, sir was
the reply. 'Wheah's tibet man thet
insulted tibet lady?' who, the villan2
He's on the stage now; do you want
to see him?' Yes, sab, after awhile
just then the stage hand was called
away and it was not until the end of
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19
4 Plays and Players y

three special matinees Wednesday %,
Christmas day and Saturday Dec. 26
Unlike 90 many plays taken from
Novels ben Hur' has been deity
handled. 1t brings out the bone and
senew OF that great story, and holds
the interest from the first to the last
curtain, as if one were enthralled
The demands of dramatic sequence
aae strictly adhered to at all times,
while the work of setting the story
before the public gaze il 80 admir-
ably done that ''Ben Hur," aside from
its natural beauties, should live as an
example Of what vast possibilities the
stage holds out WREN the right con
junction OF aaJhof, dramatist, pro
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

part in "The Man from Missouri" a
comedy which is admirably suited to
Mr.. Murphy's talents, The play has
all the delightfully."- refreshing breeze
of the West without the rough house
features. Broncho Jim has enough of
the rough and ready spirit to give him
firm grip upon the hearts of an
American aUdinence that loves nerve,
dash and heroism. but is not reduced
to a brace of pistols to solve every
situation. The play is, in parts, tense
with dramatic interest, and the sit
uatiou is always solved with Western
rapidIty and in a manner that is nigh
~ satisfactory.
The fun of the comedy is altogether
wholesome, The comedy il in -four
acts and is we'll staged, and Mr. Muir
Inv has selected to assist him far a
hove the average supporting an Amer
irHn star Mis- Dorothy Sherrod. as
Helen entworth, is altogether charm
ing Other capable artists are; Louise
Whitfield, tl)rshce Davis, Gertrude
Dalton, Doris Dalton, Aubrey Powell
John p. Wade, Wilbur VI Roe, John
German, William l., Gibson. Elliott
Dexter, John I Foley, . Griffin.
The Man from Missouri" will be
presented here on Thursday, Dec 81,
AT the Grand Opera House.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

best scene of the kind ever shown on
the American stage. 1t shows the re-
union of the mother, daughter and
son, after years of suffering. the great
white light from Mount Olivet, which
signified their healing al the hands of
the Master. The final grand hoz
annals of large chorus brings the
curtain down upon scene which mas
III it something that should live for
longer period than most dramatic
climaXes. There is woe. despair and
the accumulated sufferings of three
wearied souls.ali brought out in this
final scene until, in the presence of
the Light, relief comes and, on lis
wings the ec,tatic JOY thpt reunion
brings sending thrift through the
house that has not had its like in
many day,
The advance sale Of seats for Ben
Hur' commences on Monday morn
ing December 2l,t, Chas. \ Marshall,
Manager, OF the Lyceum Theatre, Du-
.uth, will give special atten-
lion to all requests for seats sent
through the mail, providing remit
lance accompanies same, and a self ad
dressed stamped envelope for reply.
Good seats are guaranteed by Mr..
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19
Superior
Society


The w. r. {. will give an intertari-
ment at Agen hall on next Monday even
ing. Cards and dancing will be the
features of the entertainment.
The U O. f NJ. % of the Foresters
gave masquerade bali in Maccab.e hall
Billings Park, Tuesday evdning
The neighborhoot Gard club, of the
West End played with Mr. Mrs, c. A.
Chase Wednesday evening,
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Leader. of West
9TH street, were pleasantly surprised by
number of friends SATURDAY. evening.
Bid euchre was played. Refreshments
were served. Tne following were present
Messers and Mesdamcs X. Webb, Nor
rissey, Croker Misses Marian and Lii
Ian Russell; Misses Anna and level
Kennedy, Miss Rose Iaaittc, Frank
Russell.
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The FIRST dance o'the season by the
Eight to Twelve club WIS given Friday
#a"
De 9.-i'ir''.ler7 association held its
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',''' '''I " event since Originating Tues
{" 'y night at the home Of Miss katherine
"'".''" 1924 Baxter avenue,
HHa*
The Mail Carriers association of Su
p rior is planning for the annual ball
which will take place soon after the
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The Womau's Relief corps entertain.
ed Monday evening in Ageu hail with
cards and dan,ing
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The Teachers, rl,b hard ,,.,,i...
in the Alpl pi E,.iI,, r,,,,,. ~, o.,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

Queer and stage director is reached.
The story of "Ben Hur" is familiar
TO everybody. In the play, however,
the main incidents of General Wal
lace's great vowel are graphically aud
faithfully put forth, blending at times
and tying up, as it were, at other
times these scenes of marvellous beau
ty or deep heart interest and making
them into an entirety which is be-
yond description
Usually one approaches a play
made on really powerful novel with
misgivings, but with Ben lIur' this
is different, and herein lies one OTIS
greatest charms In this wonderful
production when they ESSAY TO show
YOU the inside o. a galley with a
Prince of llur at one of the uas it is
a stage picture that suggests the
every environment aud takes on the
semhlance of reality, The same goes
with all the other pictures, from the
allegori"ai one in the prologue, show r
ing the Wise Men discovering the
the Star OF Bethlehem. aud Onward
through those stirring scenes IN Beth.
lehem; and onward through those
stirring scenes O. Jerusalem, proceed =
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19
THE SUPERIORIAN
Heard Over the Peoples Phone.

The advantages and disadvantages
oi the party phone are per-
maps pretty evenly divided The
petty inconvenience caused by de-
lays ID transitu are pretty well offset
oy the pleasure afforded the curious
~ disposed that at least is what an
East End woman thinks since Thurs
day night when she uuconsciouslv
Eeard the following dialogue. between
newly married East End neighbor-
ing woman who is inclined to be ieaI-
Gus OF her spouse. Hello is this %
Wen Is MIR there, On its you is
1t John. What do you mean by not
answering me promptly? yes know
you were. busy flirting with that in.
ternal bookkeeper. Just wait till |
meet her again! II called you no
Jonn to let you know that | shall ex-
pe1t you to be home for supper at 6:l5
sharp. Its just $500 now and YOU will
nave time TO get your face washed
and catch the s O'Clock East End car
You needn't think you can hang
around the office a half hour every
night with that BooKkeeper- While
apoat 1t you can just remember to
Drlng your pipe and box of Hand
wade smoking tobacco and a half
dozen havanas, so you shall have no
excuse 70 10 out again tonight. Good
bye Pll expect you in twenty minutes
\ new conner to Superior the other
day CHANGED to become engaged in a
conversation with an old resident oy.
er the relative merits OF several local
clergynen
what sort of preacher is Rev. Mr.
blanb2' asked the newcomer to the
head of the lakes.
Rev Blank? Oh, Banks so so
sort Of preacher. Then a new light
shone forth in the blue eyes. "Gosh.
'ut ne Is powerful prayer, though.
Why they get him to pray at nearly
every junction in the city"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

Living at out Of the way place, re-
\ ote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds Ulcers, and etc. Lay in a
supply of Buckiu's Arnica salve. It's
the best on earth, 25c, at Merrelps
Pharmacy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

the last act that he was again at liner.
ty, returning to his former resting
place he again observed the little ner-
vous man but this time he vouchsafed
no word OF inquiry. The play pro-
crossed until near the end when the
sound of half dozen pistol shots
rang out. The little nervous man who
had been pacing backward and for
ward, stopped, turned to the stage
hand and asked, What's thet shoot
in'?' They're killing the william. The
one thet insulted thet lady" The
same Well, they have saved me the
trouble; come, let's have a drink
And To this day the stage william ear.
nestly believes that if the author of
the play had not arranged stage
killing the nervous little man would
have supplied a real one.
The play will be at the Grand
tonight.
HtNt
immense interest is being mani
tested in tins vicinity in klaw x Ell
langer's stupendous production of
"Ben fiUr' at the Lyteum Theatre,
Duluth Dec. - to 26th inclusive with
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

Excellent Dining Service on day trains
AIltrains from Union Depot.
ID H. Trimmings, City Agent,
sl3 Tower Ave,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-19

MI and Mrs. S, W. Pierce, of. 1913
John avenue, have issued invitations to
the marriage Of their daughter Miss.
Mabel to Mr. Hospestl Comerford,
formerly of this city, now of Madison
which will take place at noon on We'd
nesday December goth.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
BLACK PATTI TRoUBADoURs.

The Black Patti Troubadours Grand Trans American and European Tour is progressing with success second only to that enjoyed by Sousa the March King. From the opening night at the Star Theatre, New York City, where mighty multitude turned out every night of the weeks engagement at that palatial play house, up to the present time the tour has been one continuous and unbroken series crowds, triumphs, ovations, successes, and hits for the Troubadours, and un- measureable pleasure and satisfac- tion for their patrons.
 The show is pronounced positively great by all the New York critics, and the smartest and swellest accord ing to the New York Herald seen in New York this season.
 "Darktown's Circus Day." "The Whang Doodle Comedy Four" "Sol- diers Camp Glees;' "A Festival of Parisian Melody" and Ten Top Notch variety acts by "Black Patti' the greatest singer of her race; John Fucker, "The Alabama Blossom;" Bobby Kemp, "The Shinin' Light" Mack Allen, "The Equipoise Marvel;" The Hills, "Champion Cake Walk Whirlers of the World" Sisters Tur- ner, "The Tennessee Thrushes;" Slim Morgan, "The Elongated Come dian;" Sallie Green, "The Indiana Nightingale:" Lizzie Garry, "The Unbleached Soubrette;" James Read, "Parson D. Sun, Dominee;" Ed Green, "The Chesterfield Comique;" Clementine Pratt, "The Essence of Ole Virginny;" May Lange, "The Louisiana Lassie;" Anthony Byrd, "The Black Edward De Reszke;'
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
LICENSE QUESTION
 AGAIN POSTPONED.

When county court was adjourned to meet Monday morning, it was ex- pected that the Johnson murder case would have been concluded by that date. Under the circumstances how ever, another postponement of the consideration of the license question was necessary and Judge J. M. Jones adjourned court over until Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock, by which time the attorneys in the case, expect to be able to get away from attendance upon circuit court and finish the fight for the revocation of the prohibitio on court order of two years ago.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
NEW THROUGH CAR LINES FROM MEMPHIS TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

The Rock Island System," Choc- taw, Oklahoma & Gulf R. R., have established through personally con ducted tourist sleeping car lines to California and Portland, Oregon.
 The California car leaves Memphis every Tuesday at 9:00 a. m., Little Rock 115 p. m., South McAlester, l. T., 10:50 p. m. same day, Oklahoma City 2:40 a. m. Wednesday, El Reno $40 a. m. arriving Fl Paso, Tex, Thursday morning, Los Angeles FIT day morning and San Francisco Sat urday morning.
 The Portland, Oregon, car leaves Memphis every Thursday on the same schedule arriving Denver 7:30 Satur- day morning, Ogden Sunday morning and Portland Monday morning.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09

Will Cooke, "The Comic Cop" Chas. 0. Borgia and James Worlds, "The Tyrolean Tenors;" and Weber and Fieldian ebony tinted chorus, are to be the features of the Black Patti Troubadours performances announced for Wednesday evening Feb. IS at the Newport Opera House.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09

There are only about sixty cases of small pox in Poplar Bluff at this writ ing, and all new cases are occurring in quarantined families. Dr. Johnson has the epidemic just about under control. Citizen.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
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Continued from first page.) her, then lowered it and asked where her father was. Witness didn't tell her father for few days.
 MRS. GEO. STEWART.
 Mrs. Geo. Stewart lived on Jim Coles place at time of killing. Cole had said he expected to kill Johnson on first sight.
 GEO. w. STEWART.
 Geo. w. Stewart, husband of pre- ceeding witness, corroborated testi- mony of his wife.
 HARTFUL HOWHRD.
 R. K. Howard talked with Cole on morning of his death; latter stated that he had whipped his wife that morning, and that five men had come to him (Cole) and told him if he wilted he would kill him. Witness denied that Cole had ever threatened before him to kill Johnson. Told of a con- versation with Cole, in which latter said the night before, he had tried to get his wife to go home from Thomas, but she refused and he had said then he would have his way in the morning, which meant whipping.
 Court then took an adjournment for noon recess.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
1 ABOUT PEOPLE MAINLY. \


 night.
 Edwin Chadick returned Sunday noon from St. Louis.
 Dr. L. E. Willis is much better, but not able to be out.
 Low excursion rates for the Mardi Gras via the Choctaw
 Dr. 0. West returned Saturday night from Hot Springs
 WANTED rnree or four boarders Apply to 3O1 Main St. If.
 George Thornburg came up from Little Rock Sunday night.
 Day boarders wanted, 222 corner of Laurel and Third St. 24O dtf Don't fail to attend the embroidery sale at Henry Schott's. PAS btf. For rent-Four room cottage near Cboctaw depot d6t 24S Jno. Heneke and N. B. Wishon re- turned Sunday night from Little Rock. See Ritchie's unique entertainers at the Opera House Friday evening, Feb. 13.
 Corn, bran, corn chops, corn and oat chops, oats and hay at Bowen's Cash Store. 224-btf
 G. Roy Anderson and wife went to Walnut Ridge Sunday morning for a few days visit.
 A. D. & A. F. Bailey left Sunday noon for St. Louis and Chicago to buy goods for the firm.
 Sol Lorch and Henry Schott return ed Sunday night from Little Rock. Mrs. Schott remaining over.
 One fare plus two dollare for the round trip for the Mardi Gras, New Orleans, February 1924 via the Choc- taw Rock. Island.
 Miss Suzelle Robertson is expected Monday night from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, as her fathers condition remains quite critical.
 Dr. G. D. Clements of Auvergne, came dewn the latter part of last week to visit his daughter, Mrs l.. Conner. Augusta Free Press.
 The river fell Sunday, but Monday showed another rise, with indications for continuance for several days. The guage register was 12.9 feet.
 Brainerd & Armstrong's celebrated wash embroidery silks in patent holders are now being handled by Mrs. Mattie Moore. 249-d6t
 For Residence, corner Hazel and Fifth streets. Terms made known on application.
 144-dtf MRS CORA A. MCDONALD Those in the fifth grade of the public school who received the highest aver age were Laura Patterson, Leslie O'Neal and Clara Quertermous.
 Dr. L. E. Willis, who has been un- we'll for several days, was taken sick Saturday with chill and Dr. o. West has been telegraphed for from Hot Springs.
 Cakes will be sold separately from the coffee at the affair of the Presby- terian ladies Thursday evening. They are made by the best cooks of the town. g. ?. t.
 Mrs. Hare, of Newport, and Miss Annie Clements, of Auvergne, who have been spending some time with Mrs. J. L. Conner, left for their homes Monday Augusta Vidette.
 R. B. Hooker and E. L Mans caught burglar issuing from the home of R.. D. Wilmans, but as he had stolen noth- ing more than razor, he managed to persuade his captors to give him his freedom upon promise to leave town and he has not since been seen. The menu for the supper Thursday evening in the store building formerly occupied by J. c. Hayes, includes baked chicken, with dressing, roast pig, cold ham, salads, cheese, shaw, celery, baked potatoes and pies. Supper served from p. m. on at % cents. d2t.
 Judge F. D. Fulkerson was much improved Monday morning and re- turned to his home in Batesville. Whether he will return to complete
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Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09
GEO. W. STEWART.

Geo. w. Stewart, husband of pre- ceeding witness, corroborated testi- mony of his wife.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-09

her father was. Witness didn't tell her father for few days.