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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fee at Lewiston, Idaho, November %,
1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho,
JANUARY 7, 1904, viz;
JASON r. BUTLER
Of Rosetta, Idaho, for the swA neK,
nwK SEX. neA swA and SEX nwA,
section 1, township IS N, range 3 W. B.
M.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
friedrich FIELDS, Of Rosetta, Idaho.
John Oman, of Rosetta, Idaho.
Thomas Rice, Of Rosetta, idaho.
Charles Little, of Rosetta, idaho.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Nov. 24-Jan. 7.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho, December 10.
1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
February s. 1904, viz:
ELIJAH NJ. FINLEY
of Lookout, Idaho, for the lots II, IS,
81, 80, section l, township 35 N, range
w; lots 25, 26, section and lots
and s. section Z. township 35 N, range
l w. B. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
John T. Tough, of Lookout. Idaho.
George Tough, of Lookout Idaho.
Joseph Rosencranze, of Lookout,
Idaho
Lawrence Hawley, of Clifford, Idaho.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Dec 22-Feb 81
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
JAMES A. VERNON
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Once. Lewiston. Idaho. Oct.
10Th, 1903.
Notice is hereby giventhat In compliance with the
provisions If the act of Congress of June 3: 1873
entitled IAN act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon. Nevada and Washing
ton Territory" as extended e all the Public Land
Forest. county Of Neg Perez. State of Idaho, has
this day filed In this Office his sworn statement Mo-
for the purchase of the sw Sc sec 80 NV Or ne
ar and y ne ar OF Section No. 81 In Township
No. 81 n Range No. w.. 3. me- and viii offer
proof to show that the land sought Is more valu.
able for It's timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver OF this Office Al
lewiston Idaho, on Monday The Is day Of Decem-
ber 1908.
He names as witnesses:
PERI Farley. OF Forest lpaho.
Alfred Smith,
Frank B. Aytch.
Thomas Ay'ch.
Anv and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested 10 file their claims in
this ONCE on or before said 18th day of Dec. 1903
J. B. WEST Register.
Oct. 20-Dec. Is
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice of Attachment

In the district court of Second judi
cial district of the state of Idaho, in
and for the county of Nez Perez.
George G. Stevens, plaintiff, VS.. w. S.
Clayton and L. Minden, copartners as
Clayton & Minden as such copartners
and individually, defendants.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given, that an at
tachment issued out of the above en-
titled action in the above entitled cause,
against the property of said defend
ants, on the 18th day Of December,
1908.
Dated this 18th day Of December.
1903.
]. r. LYDON,
Clerk OF the District Court
BY GEO. E. ERB, Deputy.
1. N. SMITH,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Dec. 22-Jan. 26.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

done more than any oner man Ior
South America and was the first to
traverse the Amazon from its mouth to
Its source. On this trip his brother
was eaten by cannibals. General Reyes
comes to this country as Colombia's for
lorn hope to plead her cause in an en-
deavor 10 regain Panama.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice to Creditors

In the probate court of Nez Perez
county, Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of Will
lam Stevenson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Administrative of the estate Of
William Stevenson, deceased. to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to ex-
kibit them, with the necessary vouch-
ers, within ten months after the first
publication Of this notice, to the said
administrative at waha, the same be-
ing the place for the transaction of the
business OF said estate, in Waha,
county of Nee Perez, state of idaho.
Signed and dated at Lewiston. Idaho
this the 14th day of December, A. D.
1908.
JULIA STEVENSON,
Administrative.
Dec. 15-Jan. IL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice for Publication

Timber Land, Act, June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Lewiston,
Idaho, December "a, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public Land States
by act of August T. 1892,
RALSTON vOLLMER
of Genesee, county of Latah, State of
Idaho, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, for the purchase
of the SEA SwA section "a, NEA
NWA, WIZ NEA of section rs, in
township 80 N, range w. B. NJ, and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes.
before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Lewiston, Idaho, on Thursday,
the 10th day of March, 1904.
He names as witnesses
James Kenyon of Forest, Idaho.
Samuel D. White of Lewiston. Idaho
William w. Kirkbride of Lewiston,
Idaho.
Charles Ingle of Genesee, Idaho
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file. their claims in this
Office. on or before said 10th day of
March, 1904.
J. B. WEST, Register.
Dec. 25-Mar. 10s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice

In the probate court of Nez Perez
county, Idaho.
In the matter of the estate OF Michael
Regain, deceased.
Order to show cause why order OF
sale of real estate should not be made
Edward Feehan, the administrator of
the estate of Michael Regain, deceased
having filed in this court his petition
duly verified, praying for an order of
sale of part or all of the real estate OF
said deceased for the purposes therein
set forth.
1t is therefore ordered that all per-
sons interested in said estate Of said
Michael Regain. deceased, appear be-
fore this said probate court on the
18th day of January, 1904, at the hour
OF ten o'clock, a. m, of said day, at
the courtroom of said court at the
courthouse in the city of Lewiston,
county of Nez Perez, state of Idaho,
the same being a special term of this
court to show cause why an. order
should not be granted to the said ad-
to sell a part or all of the
real estate Of the said deceased and
that a copy of this order be published
at least four successive weeks in the
Lewiston Teller, a newspaper printed
and published twice a week in said
city and county.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1903.
W. B. REESE, Probate Judge.
Dec. 15-Jan. IA.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Inherited Indian Land for Sale

ihneriteo inoian Land for sale
The following land is now listed for
sale in the Office of the superintendent
of the United States Indian school at
Lapwai, Idaho:
Date of sale Jan..24:
No. Description. Sec. T. r. Acres.
1858 eh SEX seA nwA..20 80 4E s.
Date of sale Feb. s.
131 Lots 10. 20, 81, %. ~ 3S 3w 80.
Date of sale Feb. s:
1870 Lots 81, 20, 20, 30. ~ 80 3w 50.
Date of sale Mar. ~:
1886 Lots 8. IA. IS. 1920 6 SO 2 E 9s.9c
Date of sale Mar IL:
1889 Lots s, 6, 7, So. 8 80 2 e 81.21
Copies of the rules of sale may be
obtained by applying to
E. T. MACARTHUR.
Superintendent.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice

Notice is hereby given, that L,
James r. Lydon, clerk of the district
court of the Second Judicial district
of the state of Idaho. in and for the
county Of Nez Perez. and ex-officio
auditor and recorder, will apply to the
board of county commissioners of Nez
Perez county. Idaho, on the first day
Of their regular meeting, to-wit: jan
uary IL. 1904 for one additional deputy
pursuant to section 1880. political code,
state of Idaho of 1901.
JAMES r. LYDON,
Clerk of the District Court of the Sec
ond Judicial District, of the State of
Idaho, in and for Nez Peroe County,
and ex-Oficio Auditor and Recorder.
Dec. 10-Jan. 9.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

kittie-Paul told me last evening /
was the prettiest girl he ever saw.
Bessie-Oh, that's nothing. He said
the same to me last year.
kitde-I know, dear, but his taste
may have improved since then, you
know.-Boston Transcript.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fee at Lewiston, Idaho, December IA,
1903
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
January g. 1904, VIZ:
JAMES A. VERNON
of Lewiston, Idaho, for the swA neA
WIZ SEX and SEA swH section IA,
township So N, range $ w. B. M.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Melvin Simpson, of Lewiston, Idaho.
John Vernon, of Lewiston, Idaho.
Walter Jain, of Genesee, Idaho.
isaac C. Cooper, OF Spalding, Idaho.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Dec. 1S-Jan. zee
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

If you don't see II in The Evening
Teller tonight, the chances are that IL
didn't happen today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
No More Than Rfxht.

Egbert-But l have never loved be-
fore, and you have certainly encour-
aged me.
Eisie-And why not? 1 always en-
courage a promising pupil.-Puck.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Lewiston lodge. No. 8, /. o. o. F., meets
every Tuesday evening at 1880 VIM.
Schuldt N. G.; E. A. Rowley, r. S.
Visiting brothers welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
!. o. o. r. Eneampmsnt

Clearwater Encampment No. z, /. o. o.
f., meets second and fourth Satur-
days. VIM. Schuldt, C. p; E. A.
Rowley, scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
What 1t WOuld no

Masculine dress could be much more
picturesque"
'Of course. but it only would call at
tentlon to the fact that the modern
man is not picturesque" brooklyn Ea.
gle.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

the presidential authority--is regarded
as one of the ablest men in Colombia.
General Reyes. soldier and states
man, who is native of Colombia, has
always been noted for his intense pa
triotism. Twice the presidency of his
country has been offered to him and
as often declined.
AS an explorer General Reyes has
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
commandery, knights TsmpIar

SUHIHIaHueTy' NhIghts IsmpIaF
Lewiston Commandery No. 2, Knights
Templar, holds regular conclaye on
the first Saturday evening of each
month at the Masonic temple. z. d.
Thomas, recorder; ]. d. McConkey,
E. Com.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
r. 8. Hayes Post No. 2, G. A. r.

Department of Idaho meets first and
third Friday in each month in the
city hall. H. w. Kimbrough, post
commander; Geo. A. Manning. adju-
tant and quartermaster.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. 1, /. o. o. :

Meets every Friday evening at 1880
O'Clock. Sister Nettie Knight, N. G.;
Sister Emma NJ. Edwards, r. s.
Visitors welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Meets first and third Thursdays at 1880
p. m. sharp at Masonic hall. All
visiting members cordially invited.
Mary E. Hollywood, lady commander,
IS Snake River avenue.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 3, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
her intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
January ~, 1904. viz:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Mountain Gem Chapter, No. 7, o. {. s.
chapter room, Masonic hall. Stated
communications first and third Mon
days of each month. Mrs. Elizabeth
Barnett, w. M; ]. d. McConkey, w.
p; Mrs. Louise Squier, secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Public Sale Of Government Buildings
and Lands

Public Sale Of Government Buildings
and Lands
Sealed proposals endorsed Proposals
for Lapwai Agency Buildings and
Land" and addressed to the under
signed. will be received at his office
in Lapwai, Idaho, until two o'clock
p. m, of January IA, 1904, and then
opened, for fourteen frame buildings
belonging to the United States govern
ment, together with certain tracts and
parcels of land formerly occupied and
used by the Lapwai or Nez Perez In
dian Agency, containing in the aggre-
gate 314.42 acres more or less. The
right to reject any and all bids is re-
served to the Secretary Of the Interior.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check or draft upon some
United States Depository or solvent
National Bank, payable to the order
of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
for twenty per centum of the amount
of each bid, to be returned If the bid
is not accepted, or, If accepted credited
to the purchaser. Payment of the bal
ance within thirty days is required, the
purchaser to be then entitled to a
patent.
A description of said lands can be
obtained on application to the under
signed.
E. T. MACARTHUR,
Superintendent Fort Lapwai School,
Dec. 25-Jan. 12-6t
Notice fer Publication
Department of the Interior, Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho. December IA,
1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settled has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
January 26, 1904, viz:
MELVIN SIMPSON
of Lewiston. Idaho for the neA SEX
section IS, township SO N, range W.,
lots and 4, section 49, township SO N,
range w. B. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Isaac C. Cooper, of Spalding. Idaho.
James A. Vernon, of Lewiston. Idaho.
John Rise, of Lewiston, Idaho.
Jesse ]. Yoakum. of Lewiston, Idaho.
J. B. WEST, Register.
Dec. 1s-Jan. 26"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Excelsior Lodge No. 2, X. of p.
Meets every Wednesday evening at s
o'clock. Visiting knights always
welcome. J. A. Cook. K. of r. & s.;
]. E. Chapman, c. C.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
TIME SCHEDULE RlPARIA, WASH

FAST MAIL-For Pomeroy,
Waitsburg, Dayton Walla
Walla, Pendleton, Baker
City and all points East,
departs daily. ........... 100 .. m
EXPRESS for Portland, San
Francisco, Baker City and
all points East, departs. $3.50 o. m
FAST MAIL - From all
points East, Baker City,
Pendleton, Walfa walia.
Dayton, Waitsburg. Pom
eroy, arrives daily. ....... 1900 p. m
EXPRESS form all points
East. Baker City, San
Francisco, Portland, ar
rives daily. ............... 4:05 q. m.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
LODGE DIRECTORY
. sssssssessse.

Neg Perez Lodge No. 10 A. r. & A. M.
Regular communication the second
Wednesday nights of each month.
All sojourning brethren welcomed.
T. B. Ward, w. M, ]. D. McConkey,
secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Pearl Assembly No. 1870, United
Artisans

Meets on first and third Saturdays IL
the I. o. o. F.. hall.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Tsceminicum Tribe No. 8, |. o. r. M.
Meets every Friday evening at Ma
sonic hall. M. L. Smith. sachem.; L.
LeQuime, c. of P.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
KATIE l. WILLIS

of Spalding. Idaho, for the seA swA
VIZ swA,, section II and nwA nwA
section 20, township SO N, range w.
B. NJ.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz.
Henrietta Harbour of Spaiding,
Idaho.
William P. Seller, of Spalding, Idaho.
Charles Sampson, of Spalding, Idaho.
William D. Irwin, of Spalding, Idaho
]. B. WEST, Register
Dec. Alan. ~"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Moss Rose Circle No. 1873, Women of
Woodcraft
Meets on the second and fourth Mon
days of the month at Odd Fellows
hall.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Court Lewiston No. 5, Foresters OF
America
Meet every other Thursday evening at
Odd Fellows hall. j. M. Jamison; c.
R.; ]. w. Mather F. S.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26
Modern Woodmen Of America

WUuSTH VVVOuTHSH OF 5NNIeTICd
Regular meetings second and fourth
Thursdays of each month. Third
floor Oh Adams block. c. e. Whit
comb. v e.; Henry Fair, clerk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-26

Dec 15-Jan. IL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-26
Hanford as Richard ~.

Every season brings to attention
some prominent actor or actress who
is anxious TO add to laurels won in
modern drama, those of the Shakes
pcrean Interpreter. To this erd large
sums OF money are expended. and az
,ertising literally, not to say indis-
crlminately INDUCED in. The result
lovcvcr usually den iG,'rLtrs that
the Shakcspearean drama is not to be
taken up as an ncilon al enterprise
iu the qualification ut = po"r0n1i am
bit On to reap tAc l. LaNiE.um Of re
ward with a nj l,um OF tcIl. Shakes
rVare is a life study Charles y.
Iianford. who is assured Ji a hearty
v come during . is COMING engage.
ent in this city, ha5 mac" q life
study Of the classic draEi and has
had the good judgment and the ability
TO give a genuinely popular interpre-
tation OF Shakespeare plays without
IN any way affecting the sincere stu
fice Of the delicate literary quality for
the sake of thoughtless approval. No
actor has had better opportunities for
knowing the traditions of the various
roles he assumes, schooled as he was
in his easier career with the men who
ranked as the undisputed masters of
their art. Mr. Hanford has had the
satisfaction of winning the applause
and the mirthful approval Of immense
audiences during his present season.
The casual amusement seeker has
found wit and humor such as modern
farceur could not equal, and the stu
dent has discovered new delights in
observing the infinite variety of
ShaEcapeares alert and untirlng gen
ius. The productions are made with
llberality of an attraction designed
for permanent metropolitan run, and
the company mas been endorsed as
the most efficient that this popular star
| has yet assembled Miss Marie Drof'
nah the leading lady has invested
| the Shakesperean woman with a
charm which has endeared her moro
than ever Miss Drofnah is gifted
with i magnetic vivacity and at the
same time with that intellectually
which insurcs dignity and repose in
the more serious scenes.
Mr. Hanford will present Richard
III at the Robson opera house on
December ;.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-26
Wanted at Ada.

Robert Cummings, a deputy United
States marshal, headquarters at Ada,
/. r., was in Douson yesterday a few
hours. He returned home on the north
bound Meteor, having in charge Tatsy
Prather, a negro woman charged with
assault to murder
It is alleged that the woman on last
Friday shot and seriously wounded
George \ Dyer, colored The bullet
entered the forehead over the right
eye and came out behind the right
car. The crime was committed at
Stonewall !. r. Dyer is at Waco and
will probably die rs result Of the
wound
The motive for the shooting is said
tn he robbery The woman did not de
ny having shot Dyer when questioned
but refused to say why she commiued
the deed. Dcnison Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-26
The James Boys.

At Robson opera house tonight the
famous Hoyt company will present the
original IIoyt version of the celebrated
play THE James Boys The com
pauy has its own copyrighted version
and is said to excel in this particular
play carrying a large amount OF
scenery and the necessary paraphor.
MALTA for a big melodramatic pro-
duction. The play eliminates with a
correct scene showing the assassina,
tion of Jesse James by Rob Ford AZ
81 joe Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-26
LIST OF PETIT JURORS.
For the December Term OF District
Court at Ardmore, 1908.

For the December Term Of District
Court at Ardmore, 1908.
Following is the list of petit jurors
and altcruates chosen by tho jury
commissioners for the December term
oi the United States court at Ard
moro, which will convene Monday, De
ccmber 21
!. J. Flanders Marietta.
A. y. Mayhew, Ardmore.
Il. NJ Cason, Berwyn.
A. s. Burney, Marietta.
w. r. Cair. Earl.
J. c. Faust. Springer.
J. r. Turner, Burneyville.
w. j. Deskin, Springer
A. p Taylor, Berwyn.
Scott Mckinney, Marietta
W n Gem, Ardmore.
o. l. Allen. Springer
Peb Graham, Bob.
II Elliott, Ardmore.
J. T. Carson. Berwyn
j. ". owens, Marsden
NJ. NJ. Hammer. Overbrook
II. c. Wells. Berwyn.
Dink orr. Holder.
c. c. Roberts, Earl
l.. J.. Jones, Mannsyille
jesse Holland, Thackerville
!. B. Mills. Glenn.
r p Short. Dougherty.
Alternates.
A. r. Robinson, Marietta
Ed Byrd. Ardmore.
J. w. Medley. Baum.
J. II. Grimes, Burn"yvil!e
John Gaunt, Lone Grove
Joe Akers, WOodford.
j. II. Hughes. RAJ
T. Il. Best, Ardmorc.
u. l.. Dodson. Berwyu
Allison Keller, Holder.
w. r. Ingram, !lHaldton
j. c. Clinton, P-N'enCc
w H. Hagar 7. /. Taylor Ed NJ
| be jury commits lnGrS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-26
John Bonner and Three Others Came
Near Making Their Escape.

John Bonner and IL go other pris-
oners, confined in the yan Jail, all Of
whom had been scntcncel to the Fort
Lcavenworth pententiary and We're TO
leave for that point Sunday, Noyem-
Der % came near making their es-
cape from the confines OF that govern
mont bastile
Friday afternoon, it seems, one OF
the men in the jail, in cleaning out
the stove discovered a crowbar which
had been placed in the stove, with
the handle running up the stove pipe.
The prisoners kept it concealed until
Saturday night, when they brought II
forth, and by keeping hot fire in
the stove. they could soon heat ono
end Of the crowbar and by pushing
with il against the wall OF the jail
which was built OF 2N4 scantling, they
SION succeeded in burning a hole
through the wall when they were
then able to pry with the crownar, and
would have made their escape had no,
Harve Williamson, the young iaiIer
heard them and put a stop TO thei,
little job.
They were all put in the dark eel
for the remainder OF the night,