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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit
Court for the County of Acco-
mack, in the vacation of the
said Court, the 9TH day of Feb
ruary, A. D., 1903.
Raymond R. Riley. Plaintiff
against
Frances T. Jones, Sally W. Horsey,
William G. West and Annie, his wife,
Richard N. West, Revell T. West,
Augustus Parker and Sally, his wife,
Alicia Hopkins, widow OF Stephen
Hopkins, deceased. Agnes NAPLES,
wife OF Edward b. NAPLES, Sr Sarah
A. Parker, widow of John w. II.
Parker, deceased, FULLY W. Parker,
Clarence P. Gusts and John VIM.
Gusts, the last two of whom are
infants under the age OF twenty-one
years, Mary r. Riley, widow Of Will
liam NJ. Riley, deceased, Edward 7.
Riley, the last named being an In
FAINT under the age OF twenty one
years, Oustis p. Jones, VIM. NJ. Ladd,
Fannie E. Lsdd, Gusts G.. Stephens,
Joseph L. Stephens, Mary Ladd,
Anne F. Ladd and Louise II. Ladd,
the last three Of whom are infants
under the age OF twenty-one years..
.................... Defendants.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to
effect partition of Tobacco Is
land, in Pocomoke Sound, Ac-
comack County, Va:
Affidavit having been made
and filed that GUSTS P. Jones,
VIM. M. Ladd, Fannie K. Ladd,
GUSTS G.. Stephens, Joseph L.
Stephens, Mary Laid, Anne f.
Ladd and Louise II. Laid, eight
of the defendants in the above
entitled cause are non-residents
of the State of Virginia; (said
eight parties having been made
additional parties defendants
since the Institution of said suit,
as heirs at law of Frances T.
Jones, deceased the first named
defendant therein, pursuant to
the order of said Circuit Court
pronounced on the 18th day of
October, A. D., 1902, remand
ing said cause to Rules; on the
motion of the plaintiff by his at
torney, it is ordered that they the
said on-resident defendants, do,
appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this or
der and do what is necessary to
protect their interest; and that
this order be published once a
week for four successive weeks
in the Peninsula Enterprise"
a newspaper published at Acco-
mack G. H., Virginia, and also
posted at the front door of the
of the said county
on the first day of the next term
Of the county court of the said
county.
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, c. G.
A Copy
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, c. G.
b. Quinby, p. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

Mr.. Bryan's newspaper is said to
be successful financially, giving him
profit of thirty thousand dollars a
year. The circulation is given as
more than one hundred thousand.
Mr.. Bryan is healthy, wealthy and
waiting. He thinks that if the Dem
ocratic party gets away from him in
1904 it will come back in 1908, and he
is young enough and prosperous
enough to look six years in the face
with complacency. - Petersburg
Index Appeal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

The house committee on the Chess
apeake and it's Tributaries has re-
ported a bill offered by Mr.. Jordan,
to prohibit non-residents from catch
ing bluefish In the waters of Virginia,
and to fix a license tax of $3.50 upon
residents before they are allowed to
catch them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

The Virginia Conference for Chair
ties met in Centenary Methodist
Church in Richmond Tuesday night.
Many delegates were present. This
organization has no connection with
any of the public institutions of the
State, but is simply body to discuss
matters in regard to the care OF the
unfortunate of all kinds.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-Sixty (6O) large English
Berkshire pigs of the best Berkshire
families. If you want pigs for breed
ers now is your time,a choice lot from
which to choose. IL you mean busi-
ness correspondence pleasure. Shep-
pard pups now ready to ship. Visi-
tors welcomed. Address
Alfred P. White, Jr.,
Parksley, Va.
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STRAYED-From the premises of s.
E. Wright last August one bull year
ling, about II years old, right ea)
underbit, color red with little white
on back and some roam. l will pay a
liberal reward for information as to
his whereabouts.
A. s. johnson,
Parksley, Va.
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To LoAN-$1, OOO.O 90, in sums to suit,
must be secured by unincumbered
real estate. Apply to
Geo. e. Winder,
Pungoteague, Va.
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. BUSINESS NOTICES.

NoTICE-I have for sale, thorough
bred s. g. Brown Leghorn eggs for
setting at the reasonable price of so
cents per setting of Is eggs.
Mrs. W. J. Hall,
Belinda, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NoTICE-The 18th annual fair OF
the Onawa Social Union will com
mence Tuesday, August 25th, 1908,
and continue days.
Alexander Booker,
Secretary.
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Notice tOCreditOrs
Commissioners ONCE,
Accomack @. H.. Va,
January Goth, 1908.

January 20tn, l9U3.
To the creditors of George R.
Mapp and Sallie Landing, de-
ceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that, at
the request of the personal repre-:
sentative of the said decedents, l
have appointed the 23rd day of
February next, at my said office,
for receiving proof of all debts
and demands against the said de-
cedents or their estates; at which
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
Jno. S. Parsons.
Comr. In Chancery of the Circuit
Court for the county Of Accomack.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-100 barrels OF corn at
Bowdoin farm in Upshurs Neck.
Apply to
Geo. E. Jones,
Quinby, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NoTICE-A red heifer, white spot
IN forehead, white on TANKS, strayed
rom my premises last September.
Information of her whereabouts will
be suitably rewarded.
Phil. T. Milliner,
Accomac G. II.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning on my
premises, Mt. Custis.
L. M. Tiffany.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-Cabbage plants cheap,
grown from truest traits of seeds.
J. W. Taylor,
Mappsville, Va.
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For Sale.

House, and lot of 2 acres of
valuable fig orchard that will
pay from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year, with oyster shore attach
ed
Skip Jack rugged bateau, ca
pacity 200 bushels of oysters
under deck, and one sharp sail
bateau.
rs bushels of oysters, also in
terest in oysters planted.
Any of the property can be
seen at my home on Cherry
stone creek near the wharf.
For further information apply
to
'l A. A. LAKE,
CheritOn, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-My house and lot at
Atlantic, new dwelling with rooms,
hallway, back porch AID pantry and
all necessary out-buildings, all new.
VIII sell cheap. For particulars ap-
ply to
Geo. W. Cutler,
Atlantic. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

FOR SALE-Jersey Wakefield big
charleston cabbage plants.
VIM. B. Pitts,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-S0,OO cabbage plants,
johnson and Stakes Earliest, and
Early Jersey Wakefield. 15c. per
iOO, ,$1.OO per 1000, $500 for 10000
(. o. b.
Jos. s. Bunting,
Bloomtown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14
Report of the Condition
OF THE
Banking Company Of |. L..
DirickSOn Jr,

at Ohincoteague, In the Common
wealth Of Virginia, at the close of
business, February 9th, 1908, made
to the Auditor of Public Accounts Of
the Commonwealth OF Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NOTICE. have for sale 500 bushels
of nice seed oats.
B. F. Young.
Rue, P. o., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14
FOR SALE
AT
Private Contract.

The valuable seaside farm be-
longing to the heirs of the late
John w. burlington, situated
on Gargatha creek about 2
miles from Modestown.
This farm contains about 210
acres and has an abundance of
wood mould,
For terms, &C., apply to
j. w. burlington,
Melbourne, Md, or
w. L. Briddell,
90 s. Charles St., BALTIC. Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-Trio, pure bred bronze
turkeys-very fine. Prices 200
Mrs. J. w. Edmonds,
Accomac @. H., Va.
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Will Be Married.

And you will need a Wedding Pres
ent for the occasion. To get 1t you
must come to me. II you want the
best, for the least money. My stock
of Sterling Silverware. and other
articles suitable for wedding presents
is unusually large and complete, as
also my stock of Watches, Jewelry,
Silver Novelties and everything be-
longing to a Jewelry Store of the
first-class (now in my new brick store
between Postoffice and Hotel)
The reason that my prices are so low, is that
keep down eXpenses-buy close for cash and
am satisfied with much smaller profits than
you pay elsewhere. You save more than
make on each article you buy from me. My
long experience teaches me that this method
is best for me as well as my customers. l am
a graduate opticjan aud refractlonst and mt
you properly with Blasses-making no charge
for examining your eyes.
JN0. W. DUNCAN,
-Jeweler and Optician,-
New Brick Block, naneOek Va
Main st. |"NN'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-We offer for sale about
20 acres of frst-clsss oyster ground
unsurpassed for growing and plant
ing oysters, one first-class shucking
house and other necessary buildings.
For particulars call at south morth
at Cat Creek on Jas. Mock or write
G. r. Mock, Assawaman, Va.
Mock Bros.
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Parksley, Va.
NoTICR-The Central Agricultural
Fair will open at Tasley, August 18th,
and continue four days.
Secretary.
NoTICE-I offer for sale at cost my
entire stock of goods; also new Nov
city high grade leather top carriage
with rubber tires, worn about Al
months; also A year old Bursar colt.
Geo. 0. Mock, of s. W.,
Pungoteague, Va.
NoTICE-I have two fine mares for
sale, one ten years old gentle to all
harness, speedy and sound; one nine
years old fine roadster, gentle to car
riage but too high strung for farm.
She Is also sound.
f. A. Shield,
Exmore, Va.
WANTED-Agents to sell and house.
wives to try our Dainty Desserts"
tablets. An unsurpassible new food
preparation. Once used never with
out. Send l0c. for sample package
full size) and catalogue OF other
specialties.
Erms, Rex Co.,
Upland, Pa.
For SALE-Jersey Wakefield and
TaiC's Early Pilot cabbage plants.
4. d Fletcher,
Bloxom, Va.
For SALE-500,0O0 Early Jersey
Wakefield and 10000 large Charles
ton Wakefield cabbage plants OF nice
size now to transplant. These plants
grown from best Long Island strains
of American grown seed. Address
by letter or phone.
J. B. Savage,
Nassawadox, Va.
For SALE-One sea side built
bateau, II feet long, year old, good
sailer, very able, with 3 sails and
masts complete. Will carry rs bush
els of oysters.
JeH Bull,
Bridgetown, Va.
For SALE-300 barr els Of corn and
$50 barrels of Crown Jewel potatoes.
Apply to
W. Hunt,
Dalbys, Va.
For SALE-Trio, pure bred, bronze
turkeys-very fine. Prices 700
Mrs. J. W. Edmonds,
Accomac @. H., Va.
For SALE-Cabbage plants cheap,
grown from truest traits of seeds.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NOTIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing on our farm Ravens
wood, and adjacent places occupied
by Mr.. Geo. r. Powell and Peter
Godfrey.
Misses Gusts.
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Report of the Condition
OF THE
PARKSLEY NATIONAL BANK,

At Parksley, in the State OF Virginia,
at the close OF business, February
9Th, 1903.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NoTICE-AIl persons are forbidden
under penalty of prosecution to tie
full extent of the law, to gun on, pass
through, or in any way trespass on
the farm known as "Mt. Oregon"
woods, field or shore.
Jno. w. Kelly.
Geo. G.. Kelly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

NOTICR-The Central Agricultural
Fair will open at Tasley, August 18th,
and continue four days.
Secretary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

State of Virginia, County OF Acco-
mack, IS:
l, G. F. Matthews, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true, to the best OF my knowledge
and belief.
G. F. Matthews,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 10th day of February, 1908.
Thomas b. Birch, "
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
l.. L. Dirickison Jr.,
Jno. l.. Anderton,
W. }. Matthews,
Directors.
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NOTICE
TO BUILDERS !

We have the goods both In price
and quality, bought before the ad-
vance, 5000 feet Of floor packed from
top to bottom, such as
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-Jersey Wakefield and |
Tait's Early Pilot cabbage plants.
L. d Fletcher,
Bloxom, Va.
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NOTICE. offer for sale at cost my
entire stock of goods; also new Nov
city high grade leather top carriage
with rubber tires, worn about Al
months; also year old Bursar colt.
Geo. 0. Mock, of s. W.,
Pungoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-14

For SALE-300 barr els of corn and
$50 barrels of Crown Jewel potatoes.
Apply to
W. Hunt,
Dalbys, Va.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
&neWS Of the ncrtbWeSte
SOUTH DAKOTA CROPS.
Beneficial Rains Have improved Cor
dltions.

Beneficial Rains Have improved Con.
dltions.
The latest bulletin OF the South Da.
kota section OF the climate aud crop
service says:
Much more reasonable temperature
than prevailed last week. with bene-
fetal rains over the greater portion OF
the state, caused marked Improvement
In the condition of all vegetation from
what prevailed at the close OF the pre-.
ceding week. Except that some fields
OF oats and barley were to some extent
reduced In stand in scattered localities,
small grains have generally recovered
well from the effects of the frosts of
the last days of April, and there was
practically no permanent injury to the
wheat crop. The permanent injury to
fruits was mostly confined To the small
varieties, and was less than anticipat-
ed, and tree fruits are now generally
poisoning. In Day county there is
some report of reseeding of oats being
necessary. Although growth has been
comparatively slow, wheat, oats, bar
ley, speltz and spring-sown rye have
made healthy root and are looking
well. Winter rye is in promising con-
dition.
Rains have retarded field work in
the Black Hills region, but the SOW
Ing of small grains, except fax and
millet, is practically completed. In the
northern counties there is still little
oats and barley to be sown, and in
some northern counties more rain
would be very beneficial.
Preparation OF ground for corn, fax
and millet has progressed favorably.
Corn planting has begun in the middle
and southern counties, and fax and
millet seeding was also in progress,
but were interrupted by rains.
AS result OF the frosts Of the last
days Of April the replsnting of much
early garden stuff became necessary.
Grass has improved considerably,
and though still more backward rhan
usual, is affording fairly good pastur-
age, especially on the ranges west of
the Missouri river.
Potato planting has progressed fl.
vorably, and it appears that the early
planted sustained no permanent injury
from the cold weather of the proceed
ing week.
Reports indicate that live stock on
The ranges is in improved condition.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

Latest quotations From Grain and
Live Stock centers.
st. Paul, May 10. - Wheat - No. 1
Northern 1919 1-2c; No. Northern,
7S@79c; No. 3, 76a77 1-2c. Corn -
No. 8, 46947c; No. 4, 446 45c: no
grade, 4l@44c. Rye--No. 2, 47f4Sc.
Barley-Malting grades, 45055c: feed
grades. asa 4Oc.
Minneapolis. May 10. - wheat-No.
] hard, 79 5-sc; No. 1 Northern.
IS 5-Sc; No. Northern, II 5-sc.
Duluth, May 10. - Wheat - No. 1
hard. soc; No. l Northern. 7Sc; No. 2
Northern, 76c; fax, s114S-4; oats,
34c; rye, soc; barley, 35651c.
Milwaukee, May l9. - Wheat - No.
1 Northern, so 1-2c: No. 2 Northern,
so l-29Sl l-2c. Rye No, /, SO lac.
Barley - No. 2, 59960c. Cats, IS a
35 l-2c. Corn--July, 40 1.sc.
Chicago, May 10. - Wheat No.
2 red. 7s1-2@79c;; No. 3 red, 71@77c;
No. 2 hard winter, 73976c; No. 8 hard
winter, 40 q 75c: No l Northern
spring, S04S1c; No. 2 Northern
spring, 1880 1-2c; No. spring, 10
79c. Corn-No. 2, A 100 45c: No. 8,
1904 1-2c. Oats-No. 2. 32c: No. 8.
3063O 1-2c
Sioux City, Iowa, May 10. - Cattle
= Beeves, 81 u 5; cows, bulls and
mixed. $26425; stockers and feeders.
$S.5004.60; calves and yearlings, $50
4.50. Hogs. $615Q6.45: bulk, S6.25Q
$50.
Chicago, May 10. - Cattle - Good
prime steers. $565.50; stockers and
feeders, SO a 5; cows, s1.60 "a 4,60;
heifers. s2.506 4S5; calves, $250Q6,
Texas-fed steers, s44475. Hogs -
Mixed and butchers, $6.60d6 $50; rough
heavy, s6.60@6.7O; light, s6.35R6.SO;
bulk of sales. s6.60@6.75. Sheep -
Good to choice wethers, $3.50 a $50;
fair to choice mixed, 1915 a 4.15;
Western sheep, s475@5.50; native
lambs, s4.50@715; Western lambs,
s4.50@715; spring lambs, $775.
South St. Paul, May 10. - Cattle -
Good to choice steers, S4.5005; good
to choice cows and heifers,, s32504;
good to choice feeding steers, $3.50
AIS: steer calves, 81 a 3; good to
choice stock cows and heifers, S2.401
2.75. Hogs - Price range, $40 %
6.92 12; bulk, s6.6066.65. Sheen -
Good to choice shorn lambs, $5.7LR6:
fair to good. $5d5.75; heavy, $46OQ5:
culls and stock ewes. S2.50Q3.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
PENALTY FOR HIS SHARE IN
THE CORRUPT CITY ADMIN
IsTRATtoN.
APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURs
CONVICTED MAN is AT LIBERTY
UNDER $4,000 BAIL
BOND.

Minneapolis, May 10. - DR.. Albert
Alonzo Ames was Saturday sentence
TO serve six years in the Saltwater
penitentiary, and in that way pay tn"
debt which he owes to society for his
transgressions of law and decency
during his last and most notorious ad
ministTation OF the municipal affairs
Of Minneapolis. He furnished bail l.,
the sum OF 5000, and is at liberty,
pending an appeal to the supreme
court.
Th. man who had for many years
occupied an enyiable position in
great and honored profession, and
who for Il longer period was the Idol
of the people, accepted the courts de
cree with that outward display Of
tranquility which has characterized
his conduct during all these months
Of sensational development. The doc
tor came into the big court room
where he had been tried and convicted
some time in advance of the judge,
upon whom devolved the unpleasant
duty Of sentencing the most prominent
parsonage ever sent to the Minnesota
penitentiary. The former mayor was
accompanied by his faithful wife
Sentence Not a Surprise.
There were present in the court
room couple of hundred persons,
many of these attracted more through
curiosity than through interest in or
friendship for the telon at the bar.
When Judge Elliott pronounced the
sentence there was no demonstration
OF surprise in any direction-not even
in the prisoner or his wife. Or. Ames
II surprised at the sentence of the
court, did not make IL manifest. 1t is
evident the man yet believes he will
escape the prison. He is generally
in an atmosphere of friendliness AMI
sympathy, and this fact, with his
confidence, is quite sufficient TO keep
him buoyed up even in the presence
Of conditions wholly unfavoTable.
F. NJ. Nye appealed in an earnest,
eloquent and very feeling manner for
leniency toward the convicted eX-
mayor. The attorney dwelt upon the
advanced age, the physical and mental
inirmties of DR.. Ames, and told Of
his official and political incorruptibil-
fly previous TO his last administration
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
Anxious to Sell.

Word has been received at Bone
steel that Col James A. Mclaughlin,
United States Indian inspector, is now
at Pine Ridge agency attending TO In
dian matters and will Immediately go
to the Rosebud agency to complete ne
gotiations with the Indians there for
the purchase of their lands in Gregory
county. This is as fine a tract of
land as there is in the state. The In
dams are anxious to sell, the price be-
ing $3.50 per acre.
Recently, when the well diggers who
are putting down the well at Bone
steel, were down fifty-five feet the
skeleton of a human body was I'M
earthed. Some of the bones were In a
well preserved condition and II is sup
posed are those of an Indian race now
extinct. The well will be completed
soon and the waterworks Immediately
put in.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
INSURANCE STATEMENT.
South Dakota Paid s2,2e4,eo9 for In.
surance in 1902.

ScutN DdkOtd Faiu SEfGo4,SUS TOT IN
surance in 1902.
The advance sheets of the forthcom-
ing report Of the commissioner of in
surance shows that South Dakota paid
81, 264,909 for insurance of all kinds
last year. OF this S1,046,654 was for
life insurance, old line and fraternal,
and sS7O,470 for fire insurance, the
rest being for accident and miscelia-
neous insurance.
The foreign fire companies show an
increase of $5,237,37l over last year in
risks written, with an increase of $685.
$50 in premium receipts and a decrease
Of S2,425 in losses paid, showing a de.
cided net gain in profit to the compa-
MES over their business of the previ-
Gus year. The premiums received for
the year were $61S,787 81, and theloss-
the year were $61S, 1871 and the loss
of S38S,577S2. OF course the expenses
of operation must be taken from this
for net profit, but even with this Ge-
duction the profits on South Dakota
business for the year cannot be far
from so per cent.
While this looks like a good profit
on any business, the life insurance
companies with all their expenses win
go far beyond that in profits. They re-
ceived premiums for the year amount.
ing to total of 1856, 146, and paid hack
for losses SIG. 233, leaving a balance Of
$7S6,S23. less operating expenses.
The fraternal companies over the
state also show healthy increase and
no evidenc, as yet of losing member
ship. They have increased their re-
ceipts s12,304, 400 over those of last
year. and collected $427,S67 out of
which they have paid S346,046 for
losses.
The state mutual fire companies
show a healthy business, with 'isks
written for the year amounting to s14,.
259,615. on which they received pre-
miums amounting to $251, 1888 and paid
out losses to the amount OF $90,643,
showing that they are abundantly able
tn take care of themselves under pres
ent conditions.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-21
RECEIVER FOR PHONE COMPANY.
Clarence e. Cook Appointed for an In.
dependent Concern in the Hills.

Clarence e. Cook Appointed for an In.
dependent Concern in the Hills.
Clarence e. Cook has been appointed
receiver OF the Harrison Telephone
company. The appointment was made
at the request Of the Royal Trust com.
pany of Chicago, by which foreclosure
proceedings had been instituted on q
bond mortgage for 100000. The
bonds were negotiated in November,
1901, and the company defaulting In
the payment of interest, the foreclos.
ure suit was started. Mr.. Cook, the re.
ceiyer, has been general manager of
the company for several months. His
brother Chicago man. holds $4,000
Of the company's bonds.
The Harrison is an independent com.
pany, established in the Black Hills
seven years ago, and has to-day the
most extensive system In western
South Dakota, connecting all the prin.
cipal towns and extending over into
Wyoming. AS soon as the foreclosure
suit has been determined II is the In,
tention to reorganize the company.