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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
JEALOUS WOMAN USES GUN.
Carroll Mix Fatally Shot by Mrs. "1I~
liams Mt Kansas City,
Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 10.-Mrs.
Amanda Williams, who came here re-
Gently from Texas, shot and fatally
wounded Carroll Mix, a farmer of
Fayetteville, Ark, while the latter was
asleep in his room at 40 West Ninth
street, early Thursday. At the police
station later she refused to talk.
Mix, who was taken to the hospital
in a dying condition, said that he had
come to Kansas City. a few days ago
to get away from the woman and said
that he did not know she was in the
city. Mrs. Williams is 80 years old and
Mix is 20.
Mrs. Williams later, in statement
to the prosecutor, admitted that she
had purchased the revolver with which
she shot Mix a month ago and that she
had planned the shooting deliberately.
She was cool and collected when ar
rested, but in her cell became hysteric-
al and expressed extreme sorrow for
her deed.
The woman says her husband is
James Williams, of Gainesville, Tex.
At noon Mix was still alive.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
First publication April 2. 1903.
Sale of Ditching Jobs.

Notice IS hereby given. That on the 18th day
OF April 1903. at 2 o'clockP. NJ. at the County
Auditors Off ce in Warren, Mimi, will sell the
JOBS OF digging and constructing the Ditch No.
3. OF Marshall County, established by the Board
OF County Commissioners OF Marshall County,
State OF Minnesota. by their order bearing
date Feb 28th. 1903. viz: AL as one Job or in
sections of 100 feet each, each of said sections
to De known and numbered by stakes. as shown
by the report of the Engineer in said matter
commencing at the one including the outlet,
ana from thence, successfully, up stream to
the one including the source: bidders shall
state price per cubic yard of excavatng
wMch price snail be in full for all labor and ma
ter1al required for the complete execution Of
the work, to the lowest responsible bidder or
BIDDERS and that bids are invited for said work:
SAID work to be completed within the time re-
CURED, and in the manner specified, in said En-
g1neer's report. And no bid will be enter
tanned Which exceeds more than thirty 600
per cent over and above the estimated cost Of
me construction, in any case. as stated in the
said ORDER; and the successful bidder will be
required to give satisfactory bond. to be APP
proved by Auditor of said County, with two
freenold suretieS for the faithful performance
and fulhllment of his contract, and to pay all
damages that may accrue by reason of his
failure to complete the job within the time
required in the contract. The said order and
estimates and profile are on file. and NAV be
seen at my Office.
All bids must be accompanied by a certi-
ted check payable to the Auditor Of said
County. for not less than ten per cent of the
amount of each bid.
The right>to reject any and all bids is hereby
reserved.
Dated April End, 1903.
County Auditor, Marshall County,
State Of Minnesota
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FUNERAL OF MRS. PORTER.
Impressive Services Held Over Re-
mains of American Ambassa-
dor at Paris.

Paris, April 1O.-The funeral of
Mrs. Porter, wife of the United
States ambassador, held at II o'clock
Thursday morning at the American
church in the Rue de Berri, was an
impressive tribute. the heads of the
french government, the members of
the diplomatic corps and many rep
resentatives of the American colony
participating. The front of the
church was draped with black and
the walls and pillars of the interior
were also hung with black draperies.
The chancel was filled with tail
palms, while Immediately in front of
the altar rested the casket hidden
beneath a profusion of beautiful
floral offerings. Ambassador Porter,
who was accompanied by his daugh-
ter Elsie, heavily yelled, bore the or
deal with fortitude. Accompanying
the mourners were relatives, init
mate friends of the family and OIL
Gals of the embassy staff. TO the
left of the family sat Nine. Loubet.
wife of the president of France;
L ouA AAOuOOV, NCAs DuOO1o, POA
sonal representative of the president,
with large staff of officers in full
uniform; Foreign Minister Delcasse,
Premier Combes and other members
of the ministry, with their wives.
Among others present were Ambas-
sador Tower, who came on from
Berlin; former Vice President Levi
P. Morton, Consul General Gowdy,
Count de Rochambeau, Marquis de
Chambrun, M. Howard, the sculptor
of the Rochambeau statue; the Brit
ish ambassador, Sir Edmund Mon
son, and his staff, and the ambassa-
doris and ministers of various other
countries, with their stats, and a
large number of Americans, taxing
the capacity of the edifce. Rev. DR..
Thurber conducted the simple serv-
ice In his invocation DR.. Thurber
made feeling reference to the
beauty of the character of Mrs. Por-
ter. The choir sang Mrs. Porter's
favorite hymns, "Jesus, Lover of My
Soul" and LEAD, Kindly Light"
At the conclusion of the ceremony,
following the established official GUS
tom, Nine. Loubet and various men,
bers of the ministry addressed few
words of personal sympathy to the
ambassador and his daughter.
After the public service the casket
was borne to the mortuary chapel
adjoining the church, where it will
remain until it's removal to America.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
First publication A pril I'd, 1908
Notice of Mortgage Sale.

! NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that default
has been made in the conditions of that GER
tain mortgage duly executed and delivered bv
Charles T. Allen, as mortgagor, to Eva G.
Noyes, as mortgagee, bearing date the 18th
day OF February, 1902, and with the power of
sale contained therein, duly recorded in the Of
flee Of the Register of Deeds of Marshall coun-
ty. Minnesota. on the 18th day of February
1So2 at nine O'CLOCK A. NJ. in Book IS of Mort
ued to the date of this notice by the failure
and neglect Of said mortgagor to pay the sum
OF Three hundred dollars and interest thereon
al seven per cent per annum from the date
OF said mortgage.
= And whereas it was stipulated in and by the
Terms OF SAID mortgage that If default be made
by party OF the first part in any OF the provi-
sions contained therein the said mortgage
might declare the whole sum secured by said
mortgage to be- due and payable. And the
aid mOrtgagee has elected and does hereby
elect and declare the whole sum secured by
said mortgage to be now due and payable. and
there is actually due and payable at the date of
enaS notlGe % the sum OF Five Hundred Thirty
contained In said mortgage has become opera
tive. and no action or proceeding at law, or
otherwise has been instituted to recover said
mortgage debt. or any part thereof;
NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given.
that by virtue of the power of sale contained in
sald mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in
vii! be fOreclOsed by sale of the premises de-
scribed in and conveyed by said mortgage, viz:
J., south one-haf of the northwest quarter and
1OCS Luico duu TOUR IN SoCClOn two, township
one hundred and fifty-five. range forty-six, in
Marshall county, Minnesota, with the heredita-
ments and appurtenances; Which sale will be
made by the Sheriff of said Marshall cOunty,
at the front door OF the Court House in the
City Of Warren in said County and State, on
the ninth day OF May, 1903. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon OF that day, at public vendue. to the
highest bidder for cash. to pay said debt of
$3.50. and interest and taxes. if any. on said
premises and $500 attorneys fees as stipulated
IN said mortgage, in case of the foreclosure
thereof, and the disbursements allowed by law.
Subject to redemption at any time within one
year from the day OF sale, as provided by law.
March 18th, 1903.
EVA G.. MOVES, Mortgagee.
S. COOKE Attorney for Mortgagee.
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Investigating Bribery Scandal.

St. Louis, April 10.-The April grand
jury impaneled Thursday in the Grim
inQl division of the St. Louis circuit
court by Judge Ryan took up the
charges Of bribery growing out of the
state alum and baking powder legis-
lation. Charges have been made by
Lieut.. Gov. John Lee that Daniel Kel-
ley, of New York, alleged legislative
agent of the baking powder trust, at
tempted to give him $1,000 to secure
the appointment of senate committee
that would handle the bill to repeal the
law prohibiting the manufacture of
"alum" baking powder in Missouri for
the interests of the trust.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
First publication March 2e, 1903
of Claims in Receivership
of Farmers Merchandise
COmnanv e. r

State Of Minnesota. County of Polk S.,
DISTRICT Court 18th Judicial District
J. B. Bren, Jos. Kulik, Frank J. Sejdlk, An
dro -Palya and John Baloc. plaintiffs, VS.. j. w.
Bren and John Stepan, defendants
The above entitled action came before the
court at chambers in the City of Croolxston on
the 10th day of March. 1903. on motion of f. W.
Flanders, Receiver for an order fixing time for
hearing on said claims in the said cause, and it
appearing to the court that the best interests
of the parties to said action and all persons
interested therein so require, -.
It is ordered. That the hearing on claims of
creditors of the Farmers Merchandise Com
pany. 1.-THE partnership involved in said action
be had before the court at the court house in
the City of CroOkston, in said county, on Thurs
day, the 23d day of April, 1903, at2 O'Clock p
M of that day.
Ordered further That the said Receiver give
notice OF such hearing by publication of this or
der in the WARREN SHEAF, weekly newspa-
per published at Warren. Mimi, for the two
successive, weeks Immediately prior to said
hearing. and that notice of such hearing be sent
byssman to each of the creditors at least ten
days before said date of hearing.
Dated March 10th. 1903.
BY the Court.
WILLIAM WATTS
IS District Judge
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
First publication April I'd. 1909
Probate Notice.

Is
Probate Notice.
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR.
State OF Minnesota. County of Marshall SIS
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Erick A. Erick-
son, Deceased.
On receiving and filing the Petition of Chris
tina Erickson, OF the Town of ComstOck in said
County OF Marshall representing, among other
things, that Erick A. Erickson late of the Town
of Comstock in in said County, on the 11th day
of February AID. 1900, at the Town OF East
Valley in said Marshall County. died intes-
tate. and being q resident Of this County. at
the time of his death. leaving goods, chattels
and estate within this County. and that the
said petitioner is the widow of said de-
ceased, and praying that administration of said
estate be to her granted. 81
It is Ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this Court, on Saturday, the 18th day OF
April. A. d. 1903, at 10 o clock "A. M. at the Pro-
bate office in Warren in said County,
Ordered Further, That notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all
persons interested, by publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the WARREN
SHEAF, weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished at Warren in said County.
Dated at Warren. Mimi. the 30tha day OF
March, "A. d. 1903. 4s
BY the Court.
Peter 81. Holm. .
8 SEAL) Judge Of Probate.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Fail to Get the Money.

6 st. Paul, MINI, April 1o.-A St. Peter
(Minn.) special to the Dispatch says:
The bank at Nicollet was burglarized
Thursday morning. Two short.
smooth-faced, dark-complexioned men
did the work. They were frightened
away before securing any money. but
the safe was completely demolished.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Troops Must BE vaccinated.

Washington, April 10. Maj. Gen.
Davis, in command Of the division of
the Philippines, has issued an order
directing that no troops be allowed to
land at Manila until they have been
saccinated. -.--.....
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Kentucky Horseman Dead.

Lexington, Ky, April 10.-F. v. r..
Hull, aged 76, died at Alexander's IA
nous Woodburn farm Thursday of old
age, He was one of the most noted
harness horse trainers in the United
States, having broken and trained
Maud 8, Wedgewoed, Belmont, Harold
and others. He had trained for the
Alexanders Al years.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Trolley Car Struck by Train.

Battle Creek, Mich, April 1o.-A troll
ley car was struck by Grand Trunk train
No. 7, Thursday morning at the JEFF
ferson avenue crossing, and smashed
into Hndling wood. Two passengers,
Miss Clara Moorehouse and A. E. Ross
man, received painful but not fatal in
juries. The escape of the other occu-
pants of the car was almost miracu>
Inns L--.-E- .----.- -. --t-E- IS. NJ Il.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
NORWAY.

the fund ~ -;.z... <z
The students of the university of
Lund, Sweden, in their congratula-
lions to Henrik Ibsen on his 18th
birthday, designated him as Scan
dinavia's greatest poet"
Bjornson's 'At Storhove" was pre-
scented at the Deuteche Theatef in
Berlin last week. The public and the
critics agree that It is mo good.
Minister Of War Stang is expected
to step out of the cabinet in few
months. T,s.g 1
The socialists Of S4avanger have
resolved to enter the next campaign
as distinct political party.
A landslide carried away $50 feet Of
the Voss railroad and broke off one
end of the house in which watch
man was living with his family.
Now, at least, it is practically set
tied that Norway will have q separate
consular service. It is doubtful
whether the Swedish people would
have agreed to this change if it had
not been for the evident intention Of
the Russian authorities to stamp out
the Finnish people as distinct ma
ton. Norwegian shippers and export
ers are in hopes that special Norwe-
gian consuls will be of great benefit
to the commercial interests of Nor
way.
Niels Engebretsen and wife, Of
Kristiania, celebrated their golden
Suaddinp March ~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Proposal to Honor smithson.
Religious Condition Of England.

Religious Condition Of England.
While the Church of England is in.
sisting upon thousands of schools
maintained from public funds being
converted into preserves for the in.
culcation of its particular dogmas, all
churches are losing their hold over
the masses, and the national religion
Is becoming a vague agnosticism. Peo-
pie may regret this, but regret does
not alter fact, and nothing is gained
by blinking it.-London Truth.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
ELE syroas. G.

Wednesday night Edwin Kelsey took
which no traveller returns. He was ac-
customed to the use of strong drink and
often took laudanum to wear off the
effects of excessive indulgences and it is
presumed that he unintentionally took
too much--A new tar walk is being laid
on the east side Of Saginaw street to the
north-Rev. F. l.. Walker attended
the Eaton Rapids campmeeting the fore
part of last week-B. F. Green and
wife went to Fenton last week on ac-
count of an accident which injured
Dennis Swick, at the cement works.
Mrs. w. B. Mattison returned recently
from a visit at st. Louis-A. E. Rich
ards and son Hugh visited friends in
Byron last week.-Mrs.. Carl Trumbull
of Jackson, is the guest of Mrs. John
Crawford-M Miss NJ. Goodwin, of Chi
cage, is visiting Mrs. A. F. Hunt
Mrs. L. j. Braden is convalescent--
Miss Pearl Tubbs, of Hillsdale, is visit
ing friends in this vicinity-Mrs. G.
NJ. Gale and daughter, Irma, visited at
L. w. Barnes Thursday--Mr. and
Mrs Rolla Lord, of Owosso, visited his
parents here last week-Jared Cook,
of Fowlerville, was in Byron, Thursday
j. L. Rose, of Detroit, was in Byron
last William Mcdonald was in
Detroit, Wednesday-Mrs. George
DeLong, of Three Rivers, and Miss V.
Hoisington, of Marcellus, are visiting
their brother, A. w. Hoisington-C.
j. Green went to Ann Arbor, Thursday
for medical advice, DR.. Ruggles accom-
panying him-Roy Barnum, of Mt
Pleasant, visited relatives in Byron last
week, and has gone to Boston, Mass
Mr.. Joseph Wood, of Grand Blanc,
father of Mrs. H. L. Cruthers, died last
week.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Vernon.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Case are now
located in their old home in Vernon
Mrs. j. l. Davids and daughter, Lulu,
have returned from Bay View-A
large farm barn belonging to T. Cool
ing, two miles east of here, burned on
Saturday evening while the family
were in Durand The barn was filled
with grain and hay. The cause of the
fire is unknown-Rev. S. G. Taylor
has returned from a visit at Flint
Miss Edith Johnson, of Grand Rapids,
is spending the summer with Mrs Chas
Van Alstine-Mrs. F. CLARK is enjoy
ing visit with her sister, Miss Belle
Hopkins-Mr. and Mrs VIM. Olney
have bought the old Holly residence on
east Main street and will move at once
from Durand to the new home here
w. d. Garrison is building new porch
and re-painting the Golf house, which
he recently bought-John Harris has
built a new woodshed and re-painted
his house-Wm. Cole ST., and family,
have just moved into Mrs. Harvey
Martins house-The East Vernon
Farmers Club met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Patched on Wednesday afternoon
DR.. Fleckenstein, who lately sold
his home, the Holly House, is packing
his goods and will store them for "a time.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Oakley.

Mrs NJ. W. Kundinger and two
| daughters of Saginaw, visited her par
ents here few days recently-Art
Parshall spent the past week at home
-. G. Wickham, of Owosso, was in
town last Thursday evening-Oscar
| Burlingame, of Perry, was in town on
business last Thursday-Dates David
son, of Owosso, was shaking hands with
old friends here last Thursday--Mrs.
Drake was in Saginaw last Thursday
Attorney Pardee, of Owosso, was on
| our streets last Thursday-Joe
Grenier, Of Wolverine, was renewing
old acquaintance here this week.
Repairs are being made to st. Michael's
church in the way of new roof-Mrs.
Sarah Bidwell, of Merrell was buried
here Friday-Mr. and Mrs. Chas
Johnson, of Bennington, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Brown attended the funeral
of Mrs. Bidwell, Friday Mr.. Brown
being a son and Mr.. johnson brother
of the deceased-Wm. German, a
highly esteemed resident of Brady,
passed away Friday at his home after a
long illness, aged Al years. Mr.. Cor.
man had been i'll much of the time for
five years past. The funeral occurred
Monday at 10 o'clock a. m. from st.
Michael's church and interment was
made in st Michaels cemetery. The
respect in which Mr.. German was held
was testified to by the large cencourse
of friends that followed his remains to
their last resting place. The deceased
was member. of Oakley Tent X. o. T.
NJ No. AGO, and carried $1,000 in that
order. A mother, wife and five chill
dren are left to mourn the loss of an
affectionate and kind son, husband and
father, and they have the sympathy Of
the entire community in their bereave-
ment-L Y. Howell was at Flint
river fishing Friday, and brought home
basket of fine bass-N. W. Bingham
entertained brother from New York
state recently. whom he had not seen in
over thirty years"Mr. ana Mrs ART
Ellsworth, of Bancroft, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hart Saturday
Miss Dollie Brennan, of Saginaw, is en-
joying a vacation with relatives here
Clayton Roosa, of Ithaca, was the
guest of relatives here, recently77TMr-
and Mrs. Myron Freshour of Mason,
a. -
Mickle a few days recently-Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Ward visited her parents
at Corunna, Sunday-Miss Eva Diggs,
OF jackson, is spending her vacation
here with relatives-Our people were
royalty entertained Monday and Tues
day evenings by the Price Comedy Co.
Mrs j. Bookey, of Chatham, Ont,
is the guest of her brother G.. ID. Ian
sing, of this place-Preaching next
Sunday evening.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Six Mile Creek.

The coal men had little bad luck in
breaking their cable and had to send to
Chicago for new one. The pumps are
kept going now night and day to keep
the water out. They intend to com.
mence mining coal in about two weeks
Miss Ina Day returned on Wednes-
day from Sterling, Ills, coming by the
lake and had delightful trip-The
oat crop in this vicinity looks pretty
bad, and if the rain keeps coming many
fields will spoil in the shock-Mrs.
Henry Hartman was hurt quite badly
this week by being tramped ON by a
horse-The continued rain keeps
everything fresh and green. There is
lots of fine pasture and clover will be
another heavy crop. Corn is improving
very fast and looks as if we might have
some this year.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Fairfield.

Miss Rose Meredith, who has been
visiting Mrs. John Stinson, returned to
her home in Rush Monday--W. ].
Baese and family visited his sister, Mrs.
G. Green, of Pittsburg, from Saturday
till Sunday-The farmers have their
haying and wheat harvest about fin
ished and have commenced the oat
harvest-The weather has not been
very convenient for the farmers on ac-
count of the rain--Mrs. Jennie Trask,
of st. Joe, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Baese and other relatives
wing Ames purchased a western
horse last week-Adelber Pray and
family have moved into the Joe Cush-
man house-Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fuller,
Of Lock, are visiting:his brother, Harri-
son Fuller. of Elsie-Jerome Fowler
and Will Baese, of Elsie, went to Owos-
so on business Tuesday-Eugene
Pitts and family were callers at Cyrus
Whites Sunday.
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Burton.

Silas Bailey is entertaining his brother
Joel Bailey, of Morenci-Mrs. A. w.
Fitch, of Lawton, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. J. w. Rose, return
ed to her home last week-C. B. Rose
has fine position with good salary as
craftsman for the Northern. Engineer
ing Co, of Detroit. Charles is very
nice young man and we are proud to
know of his securing such position
Rev. and Mrs. d, S. Cramer spent the
past week with friends and relatives in
Richfield and Lapeer-Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Marsh spent one day the first
of the week with Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Smith-Mrs Eugenia Snyder and son
George of Ovid, spent Wednesday with
her sister, Mrs. U. G.. Stiff-Miss
Hattie Baker, of Hutton, S. D., and
Mr.. and Mrs. a. e. Cadz were the
guests of Mesdames Susan and A. L
Wright Friday, of last week-The
fourth quarterly meeting of this con-
ference will be held.n the NJ. P. church
next Saturday and Sunday-Mr. and
Mrs. l., Benson, of Owosso, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Marsh,
"Wednesday, of last week-Mr. j.
N. Mcbride left Saturday for Denver,
to look after his mining interests
Mrs. A. t. Wright is spending the week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Eugene
Brown-Miss Inez Cramer is enter
tanning a lady friend from Chicago
Miss Jessie Edgar, of Lake View, is
spending the week with her cousin, MIS-
J. N. McBride-Postmaster John Pot
ter and family entertained friends from
Ovid, Tuesday---Mr. and Mrs. G. II.
Mason returped home Friday of last
week from their trip to California Ore
gon, and Denver
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Shiawassee.

George Hall and wife visited their
parents at Maple River on Sunday
Miss Merle Lemon goes back to Oberlin
this week-David Stafford and Edgar
Fuller. of Corunna, called here on busi-
ness on Monday-Will Clary, of Ian
sing, spent last week with his parents
here-Mrs. R. Colby, of Corunna,
called on friends here the latter part of
the week
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg of j.
A. Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For
four years it defied all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklens Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions
and,piles. 5o5c a. j. S. Haggart and w.
E. Collins eSrCo. drug stores. Pre-
The Owosso times., 1903-08-07
Sunday Excursion to Crystal Lake and
Frankfort.

The next Sunday excursion to Frank
fort and Crystal Lake over the Ann AR
Dor r. Il. will be given August 9th.
Special train will leave Owosso at 4:3(
a. M Fare for round trip $500.
Children under twelve years of age half
the adult rate.