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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
FIFTY YEARS A. MASON
semIcentennlaI Of pr. Glover Celebrated
at Rusi1ford, -.

semIcentennlaI Of pr. Glover Celebrated
at Rusfford> ..-..-.
RUSHFORD, :M1NN.-Monday marked
the f1ftieth anniversary of DR.. H. c.. Gro
.ver's Masonic, life, he having been raised
to the sublime degree Of a Master. Mason
by the La Porte Gnd.) lodge, April II,
1853 His brethren to the number of
twenty reminded him of the occasion by
gathering at his home early in the evening
and presenting him with. a toilet set as a
token of regard and esteem. Miles Car
penter and r. M. Smith, the only surviving
charter members of Mystic Star lodge of
this place, We're present, Mr.. Smith max
ing the presentation speech in behalf of
the lodge. '-'~. = " - :
Charles Drake, the pioneer harness man.
ufacturer of this place, is in a critical con-
dition with Inflammation of the bladder:
Camp Hazard, a. favorite summer resort
near this place, which was ruined by the
| floods last year, is to be restored at an
early date. A committee Of citizens Wis
tied the site yesterday to estimate the
amount required.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
WESTERN UNIONS TROUBLES !:
Atmosphere at Butte viii BE Clarified In

BUTTE, M0NT.-As the result of con-
ferences held between Mayor Davey and
the Western Union officials it can be
stated upon the best of authority that
within several days it will be definitely
known whether Or not the Western Union
company will resume business in Butte or
close it's offices in this city.
The city authorities, under pressure Of
the business men of the city, have given
every assurance that the interests Of the
Western Union will be zealously guarded
should the company: resume business in
Butte. Assistant Superintendent Moffatt
is now in communication with Superin-
tendent McMichael of Minneapolis and the
New York office, and a. decision on the
question Of police protection is expected
any time. =. -ss
The Western Union has resumed its
poolroom service thruout Montana except
in Butte.
The Postal Telegraph company to-day
put a large force OF men at work running
another wire into Butte from Anaconda.
The Postal now has two lines entering
Butte. z~re s=-=.
A. Null Grape Tonic window at
voegeli Bros Drug Co.: is attracting
much attention this week.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
SCALP TORN OFF
Hair Of a Fargo Laundry Girl Caught on
.'. =: a Shaft. s>:9r.4. -.

Hair OF Fargo Laundry Girl Caught on
,'.. = :: Shaft. s>:sr:.91 -.
FARGO. N. D.-Mary Smith, an employe
Of the Key City laundry, was combing her
hair. when it was caught on a revolving
shaft and she was practically scalped. The
strain on the shafting was sufficient to
throw the belt which probably prevented
more serious injuries. :"
L. H. Hancock has recently secured pat
ents on potato picker and sorter:> The
machine will clean the dirt off the pota-
toes, sort them and place them in baskets.
Local people have seen the machine and
are certain it will be a big success. The
increased potato acreage in this state has
made the picking problem a rather serious
and expensive one, and If the new inven-
tion is a practical success it; will have q
big sale. ,-.,-
William Pope of Broadlawn township
near the Cass county line, dropped dead
after a trip to Page. Heart disease was
assigned as the cause. -. .s.e
Maria Kicks, the wandering woman win
dow snasher, is again in this state, after
an absence of some months. She is being
sent on west by each town. .
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
Fellows, association closed last night

Fellows, association closed last night.
Cedar Rapids was selected as the meet
ing place for 1904 and 1t was decided that
each annual convention thereafter should
be held in that city unless a vote to the
contrary be taken by the association dur
ing any particular year.
The following officers were elected:
President, Colonel IF. N. Buck; first vice
president, Mrs. L. w. Richards; second
vice president, Mrs Charles Putnam; sec
retary; q. III. Richards; treasurer, w. F..
Severa. These are all Of Cedar Rapids.
board of directors was named as fol-
lows: M. A. Raney, Marengo; j. u. Ell
wood, Tipton; Joseph Doctor, Cedar
Rapids, and ]. Kocher, Marion.
A new constitution was adopted and,
at the request of the Rebekahs it was
decreed therein they should hereafter pay
q per capita tax towards the expenses ol
the association.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
.:sa* LADIES' HALL FOR NORMAL
Contract Let at Valley City to St. Paul
So Contractors.

VALLEY CITY, N. D.-The normal
board let the contract Tuesday for the
erection of the ladies hall to N. p. F'ransen
& Co. of st. Paul. whose bid was $16,98O:
The heating and plumbing contracts were
awarded to the Fargo Plumbing company.
The new building will be two stories and
basement, Asks feet in size, and will be
used as a dormitory
Mrs. Lee Combs received a telegram to-
day announcing the serious illness Of her
sister. Miss Helen Usher, who is stu
dent in Leland Stanford university, Cali
fornia. Miss Usher has typhoid fever,
and the telegram indicated that her recov-
cry Is doubtful. Her home is in Mime
apolis.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
"EQUiTABLE FRATERNAL UNION"
Next State Meeting at MadIson-OffIcers
Elected at Marshfield.

Next State Meeting at Madlson-OHicers
Elected at Marshfed.
MARSHFLELD. WIS.-After a, two
days session. the state assembly of
Equitable Fraternal Union closed last
evening with a banquet About IT'S dele
gates were present The election of Of
ficers resulted: State president, S. Fl.
Greenbach. Fond du Lac; vice president,
Albert kolitz, Merrill: advisor Mrs.
Elizabeth Drever. Tomahawh; secretary,
N. A. Iadd, Madison; treasurer, George
A. Robins, Sheboygan Falls; warden,
George Fl. Holder, Wausau; outer guard,
John Kits Oshkosh; trustees, John G..
Augustine, Racine, two years: DR.. Robert
Leith, Appleton, four years; Peter Hobst
Waupaca, six years. Delegates to gu
preme assembly, DR.. W. G. oliver, Ocon-
to.
After spirited discussion between dele
gates from La Crosse, Eau Claire and
Madison, it was decided to hold the next
state meeting at Madison in May 1905
The Union is only five years old and has
240 assemblies, representing 10000 mem
bers. ,-~"r.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
MICHIGAN .
JUNGLE BUYS LAND
Government Is Preparing for the
Enlargement Of Weitzel Lock .
at the 500. g.. ... .ss.
Quarter Of a Million Will Be Spent
-: for Realty-Negotiations
.- Soon to Start. .
Special to The Journal.
ter and Trade.

Special to The Journal. . Z. =. -.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, April 29-The
government is making preparations for
the enlargement Of the Weitzel lock, the
initial action being; to obtain possession
Of large block of property on the. north
side of Water street fronting on the river
This adjoins. the holdings of the govern
nent at the foot OF the lock and is east
of the Union dock. The latter property is
the most valuable tract to- be bought
and it. will cost upwards Of, a quarter
million of dollars to buy the land needed
Owners have received letters from the
engineering department relative TO the
proposed transfer and the negotiations
will soon be" in active progress. :: III
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
IOWA


SHOOK Eel LAwAr IN FLESH
All His Troubles Laid to His Mother In
-.sae..err- ,Law--Divorce Granted. = 80;
SIOUX CITY, 1owA-George w. j.
Shook, a tailor, was granted a divorce
yesterday on the. ground that domestic
unpleasantness, caused by the inquisitive-
ness of his mother-in- law. caused him to
lose twenty-five. pounds Of flesh. s.ar:
He frankly admitted his wife had never
abused him. physically, but said that her
cold, sull<y, irresponsive manner SO chafed
on him that he grew nervous, fell off in
weight. became pale and was forced to
place himself under the care of a. physi-
clan. His doctor testified that such was
the case. His wifer ne said, was urged
on by her mother. -: :zz:.; = -
Peter Simon, a driver for the Sioux City
Brewing company, drew $1,000 from the
Iowa State National bank Saturday and
has not been seen since. - s,-:,':: :,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

-NEW HAMPTON, IoWA.-Mrs. Will
liam Hughes died suddenly Of heart fail
ure. She had prepared the MONDAY meal,
washed the dishes and sat down at the
table: When her husband returned from
work at night she was seated at the table
cold in death "@E ,.- - - -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
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& @- ter an s#

have been run into the boom already,
to be followed before the week is out by
the remainder A force of 250 men has
been employed In the perilous task and
SO far there have. been no serious acci'
dents. The hoists will 60 into commits.
sion about May 4. ,2 r.
After being in the courts for. some
years, the case of Mrs. Annie Jones, ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Ole Jones
against Mcmillan & Brother, operators o1
a sa awmill at Ontonagon. has been set.
tied by the payment to the plaintiff o
$500 cash. Jones was killed at the mil
damages. So. -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
NEW COTTAGES; LARGER CROWDS
Devils Lake Chautauqua Season to. Be
- Best in Its History. t4-sS>''

DEVILS LAKE N. D-The= coming
session of the Devils Lake. Chautauqua,
which begins the latter part Of June and
continues a month. promises to eclipse
all former assemblies held here. The
amusement program is about completed.
and there. is listed among the talent some
stars of national reputation. Ample pro-
visions are being made to handle the
crowds better than ever.
Many new cottages are being built on
the grounds, and the. attendance this year
promise to be greater than any previous
year. An idea of the popularity of this
Chautauqua can be had from the fact that
the receipts of the association last year
were about SIS, 600. 81 ~:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
GRAVES is FORGIVEN
Wealthy farmers Wife Withdraws He

Wealthy farmers Wife Withdraws Her
Divorce Proceedings. .
s MASON CITY IOWA - Mrs A. NJ
Graves wife of the eccentric wealthy
farmer and who began divorce proceedings
in district court last week has decided tc
forgive and forget and they are again
united. ~. ~ =
Graves suddenly disappeared last week
and no trace could be found of him, bu1
Saturday he reappeared and when he
found out what had ben transpiring ii
his absence sought an interview with his
spouse and they agreed to resume MARTA
relations and let bygones be bygones.
Graves first wife had arrived to lool
after her daughters interests IN the prop
erty and a protracted litigation was immi
nent %,se ~. 49,: =
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
JoHNsoN's NEW STEAMER
'Tonka Boat VIII Be Ready for Launching
In Two Weeks. go.

oHKa 6oat VIII 'be Feauy TOT IduI1c1''1g
In Two Weeks. .r...s
EXCELSIOR, MINN.-Captain Johnson
of the Lake Minnetonka Transportation
company has had large crew Of men
employed since early spring on his new
steamer and dredge. The steamer will be
ready for launching in about two weeks.
She is 81 feet long and has 13 foot beam.
Her engines are 1OO-horse power. with a
steam pressure Of 200 pounds She will
carry 225 passengers, and will be speedy
and graceful
The company has also built a new
dredge this spring. She was launched last
week, and will soon be ready for work.
Her name is the Rambler. She has "a
foot beam and is "a feet in length. r.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

by Rev. Alexander G. Patterson Of West.
church, Minnea polls; the charge;
to the pastor by DR.. Danner of Albert Lea
and the charge, to the people by: Rev.. Mr..
Gantz Of Rochester,. So
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

sLAYToN, MI MINN.----Judge Brown be-
gan special term of district court yes,
terday.--John Broderick has been ap-
pointed boiler Inspector for Murray and
Mobiles counties
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

ADA, MENN.-August Schoenbechler
lost papers amounting to over $4,000. A
diligent search was ade without result.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

MONTEWDEO, MlNN.-D. c.. Bell OF
Minneapolis delivered his lecture descrip-
tive Of his travels in Egypt at Jones hall
of Window Institute last evening.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

MILWAUKEE. wIs.-Arthur NJ. Kuehn,
administrator of the estate of Charles w.
Stolla,y was arrested for embezzement at
the instance of the United States Fidelity
and Guaranty company, which had given
bond for him as administra tor. ars
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

NEWBERRY, MlCH.-The Dorset
Cooperage company, an Ohio concern, Is
arranging to establish "a hardwood and
stave mill at Newferry. A free site has
been donated. .
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

BARRON, WIS.-M. w. Howard pro-
prietor of a livery stable at Cameron, had
team stolen by man who represented
himself to be a collector for a machine
company. The thief started west and is
probably headed for Midway, ST. Paul
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

]. IRON MOUNTAIN. MlcH.-A COM
promise has been reached between the
owners of the Milie mine and the wives
and relatives Of the four men who were
recently drowned by a sudden rush of
water from an old working underground.
The basis Of the settlement is $500 for
each life lost. So " -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

il COUNCIL BLUFFS, IoWA-The case
Of Mrs. Ella Mcdaniel and A, NJ. -Iayix,
charged with the murder at Macedonia,
Feb. IA, 1908, Of Barney Mcdaniel, the
husband q the former. has been called
for trial
The defense IS that Mcdaniel was de-
spondent over i'll health and first took
strychnine with suicidal intent, but seeing
that it was not going to accomplish it's
purpose,. cut his throat. .s.E. - -. ...
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

MANkATo, MlNN,-The joint conven-
tion Of the Mankato and western confer
ences of sCongregat tional churches will be
held in this city on May 13 Is.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
SOME RAPID DRIVING

Force Of $50 Men Moving Logs for pia.
mond Match Company.
0NTONAGON, MICH The Diamond
Match company is making an uTprece-
dented record this spring in driving its
logs down the Ontonagon river. There
are about 32,0Oos8o0f feet Of timber all
told, and three quarters Of the amount
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

A Null Grape Tonic window at
Voegeli Bros Drug Co. iss attracting
much attention this week
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

IOWA FALLS, IoWA.-s. c. Platt,
once editor of the Iowa. Falls Sentinel has
embarked in the hotel business at Wind
sor, Mo.--Rabbi; Hirsch of Chicago will
deliver the address at the high school
graduating exercises in this city III
June.--TWoo new phone companies have
been organized, one to build q. rural line
from Buckeye to Radcliffe, and the other
from Ackley to Robertson.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
EASTERN IOWA. ODD FELLOWS

Annual Conventions, WIN Be Held If
-. Cedar Rapids, Hereafter, = ;
IOWA CITY, IOWA-The. annual con-
vention of the Eastern Iowa District Odd
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

EPEPfN, wlS.-Work in the arbor of
refuge at this place, which was begun by
the government last fall was resumed yes
Is here. -. 81 a.. -. 4 zg
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

BELLE PLAiNE, MINN.-John Murphy
a rich farmer, lost his fine residence by
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

BUFFALO, MINN.-Soo passenger
train No. 107 was wrecked three miles
east. The baggage and mail cars were
derailed and rolled down an embankment.
No one was seriously injured.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS


RAPID CITY, s. D.-The wedding Of
C. Eugene Parrish and Miss Mazda Nc
Coy took place at Emmanuel Episcopal
church, The wedding was the most e1ab-
crate affair held in Rapid City in recent
years, and was largely attended. 80
Excelsior, MINN.-Cyrus Easlick OF
Excelsior and Miss Kittie Maetibbs of
Minneapolis were married here yesterday
by Rev. S. r. Shaw. They are spending
their honeymoon. in Minneapolis. - -" 50.
SIOUX CITY, ,1OWA-Miss Nellie Ed
wards and Almon H. Gren and Miss Emma
Hunt and Fred B. Little left Sioux City
very quietly yesterday, planning sur
prise by a double wedding in Minneapolis
before their friends should know anything
about 1t. The girls are roommates. Miss
Edwards is deputy clerk in the office of
County Recorder Becker.
a Null Grape Tonic" window at
Voegeli Bros Drug Co. is attracting
much attention this week. - =
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
GREENiNe's SECOND VICTORY
He VIII Again represent Carleton In the
aE Oratoricai Contest

- a
NORTHFIELD, MINN.-The Carleton
home oratorical contest was held last
evening in Willis hall chapel. There were
seven contestants, the subjects and speak
ers being as, follows: The Spirit OF the
Apostle Paul. w. H. Greaves; 1.-The
Growing Vest j. T.. Smallwood; '"The
South Regenerate," c. w. Greening; 1.-THE
Spirit of Unrest f. L. Mason; ,.'The
City" r. L. Lee; "The Inspiration of
Nature" c. j. Nelson. G. w. Greening
won first place and W. H. Greaves second.
Mr.. Greening won first place last year.
He will represent Carleton again in the
state contest. Mr.. Greaves will go as a
delegate,
GRAND MEADOW, MiNN.-The school
board Of independent district No. n, has
been instructed by popular vote to build
additions suitable for a high school, also
to issue bonds for $4,000 to complete the
additions.
A n -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15
Easter 9! SER Prayer 9; ,;!:'!! ooks
a


I.g El.a
TINS MS is the time Of the year when
the e ecclesiastical dopartments OF tho H
shops l' throughout the country are es4
p p we'll patronizcd and prayer
+ DOORS el and prayer book marks, hymn.
ais. works for spiritual meditation ani
other requisites Of devotional char
acter are prominently SGT forth n
recognition OF the Lcnten season ana
In preparation for Easter, at which
timo they arc in great demand for
gifts. sg M
Prayer books and hymnals come
variously hound in paper, IA cloth ana
leather, and Of each OF these there are
numerous styles as to size. design and
price. Beautiful samples OF nne art
In binding are tho leather covered
books. Various kinds OF leat theirs ard :
used and OF different colors but most
favored are black. tho ecclesiastical
purple and the bright churchly red.
The prayer book and tho hymnal
can be bought separately but usually
they come bound in harmony. OF tho
cathers which figure prominently In
tho artistic evolution OF tho Easter
prayer books, the different varieties Of
morocco. calf. seal. lizard and alliga4
tor are all used Books bound with
perfect simplicity in some of these
handsome feathers. devoid OF all ornn-
mentatlon, are essentially tastetul4
such being the beauty OF the color,
texture and finish of tho leather. All
the details OF production are carried
out with perfect taste 80 that the In
side as we'll as the outside OF the
book Is essentially artistic Frequent
~ the inside OF the lids and the ~
leaves are handsomely covered with
MORE silk corresponding In hue with
the color OF the leather and gold tool
u Ing. gives a dellcately artistic finish to
|. the edges Of the Inner, covers.
Ri Some OF the handsomest OF the lea ther-
1 bound books arc mounted with GOLD
or silver with tasteful elegance. The
metal work may be- brought out IN &C.
clesiastlcal designs. and may take tho
form of corncr-pleces, narrow binds
ing around the edge and In the centre
y of the cover an appropriate emblem
= such MS the cross. the symbolic letters
X j. II. S., or tho words Prayer Book ana
: Ilymnal may be inscribed In silver or
4 gold across the front and back OF the
companion books
j5 Tho vogue OF lizard skin which leads
s the fashionable feathers this season. Is
apparent even among the Easter
prayer books and hymnnls A very
elegant set Is boundn black lizard
With corner pieces Of plain. polished
gold. Another handsome set is IN fine
morocco of the bright ecclesiastical
red, the edges bound narrowly in sill
Yer. Soft gray suede with dun silveN
* mounting ia still another artistic;
continuation. I.
The Lenten girls prayer book Is I'M
constant uso DURING the penitent!iat
period and 1t may readily harmonizd
in its symbolic violet hue with the
season OF It's use. Purple lizard skin
artistically covers one set, the edges o.
& the books being bound with silyers
Another beautiful sct has coVerlntsi
az dark violet calf with silver letters
Ing and clasps and still another IN
covered with dark purple morocco with
cross and lettering In gold.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15
White Butchers Linen Gown, with
Cluny Insertions.

Straw against the face is Inevitably some
what hard These softening materials go
far to redeem 1t and give us far pleas
anter results. Lovely ones OF color are
seen and arc exquisite: also black crowns
and brims with the color beneath coming
against tho face.
K Bonnets for elderly women are charm
Ing and show some changes that 1t Is to
DO hoped will remain. Strings Of tulle or,
OF lace held under the chin by jewelled
slides are among these features Eu-
ropcans are apt to criticsc us on this
side OF the sea as struggling always to
be young and thereby losing much Of the
charm and dignity Of advanced years.
Stringlcss bonnets are among the things
that have been demanded and much worn,
but it would be wiser by far to accept
these soft and pretty strings and TO beno-
1T BY their softening effect It Is not
necessary to tie them closely. The slides
allow of regulating the listening TO
suit each individuals need and are prac-
teal as we'll as ornamental
Time does not, and Will not, stand stu
FOR any OF us. While there Is infinite wis
dom In prolonging q womnns youth rs
far as possible, and while our projenltors
suffered from the unwisdom OF the oppo-
site course there comes n time when ac-
ceptance OF the fact that middle age IL
well spent means grace and charm that
no effort at youthfulness can ever give.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15

z&rRY pretty and stylish travelling cos
4 " tunes are being show1, In the new y
imported q foulards. While the DO
,nestio goods are very pretty, they don't
I seen, Is have the iuster and weight OF
the imported fbulnrd. Then too, the color
scheme Is more attractive. The COM
binations nre 80 odd.
"A very neat foulnrd gown Is OF dark
blue satin foulard, with n very small up.
pio green polka dot cncircled By very
faint white line. This might Impress the
reader as being loud design, but TINS
particular shnde OF green and blue, the
y contrast being softened by the FAINT
white line, makes n striking, yet by no
means ga,idy, effect The skirt Is plain
gored skirt with no trimming excepting
( three rows Of narrow tucks at the bot
tom, which are pped with pale green tar
fetn and stitched with green silk TO
match, the polka dot 1t Just clears the
floor in front, with only a slight dip IN
the back.
b The waist IS laid In solid tucks, about
half nm Inch wide, each one being Stitched
with the bright green silk and piped with
green taffeta. Four tucks in tho sleeve,
running lengthwise from shoulder to ell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15

The waist ID something on the shirt
waist order, d cluster Of three or four r
TICKS at the neck supplying the fullres !.
large box plat LII, down od tfiom rsi WITH II
six white Pearl buttons about the size
Of q quarter.
rhe sleeve very much resembles the
blue satin foulard 1t has a plain cuff,
with turnover Of plain. dark blue taifeta.
The co1lar5is Of tho chnngeable taffeta,
with turnover and tabs Of the plain
blue and on the end Of each tab Is q
white pearl button.
Both OF these gowns have narrow belts
Of the same material; tho end brought
to q point to DO crossed and fastened with
a. pretty belt pin or buckle.
Some OF tho 1pongec gowns nro ns elab-
orately trimmed rs the wash silk. The