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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE g. 1878. N0Ilct FOR
PuBlicAIl0N.
United States Land Office.
La Granie, oregon.
ApTil 18th iuoa

United States Land Office,
La Granie, oregon, Z
April 2Sth. 1904
Notice il hereby given tina, IN compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF congress OF June 1878.
titled AN act Tor the sale OF timber lands In the states
OF California. oregon. Nevada ana Washington Ter
rtory. extended TO all the Public Land states by
act OF August Al ISo2,
HARRY X, BUNKER.
OF Sumpter county OF Baker, state OF Oregon. has
this iay filed in this once his sworn statement No.
1850. Tor the purchase OF the "a y,
ana SWt SEX OF section No % in township
No. south. range No. ~ HwM. and will
offer proof TO show tina, the land sough, is more
valuable for its timber stone than tor agricultural
purposes. ana TO establish his claim to said land be-
tore Chas. h. Chance. u. :. Commissioner. at
Sumpier. Oregon on Saturday. the roth day Of
July 1904.
he names as Witnesses: Morris n. Allen. Thomas
Moore. Ralph Mead. ani Van Redsselaer Mead.
all OF Sumpter. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described LANDS requested to nile their claims In
this ONCE on before said roth day OF July. 1904.
E. W, DAVIS Register
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.
Land Once AZ La Granie. Oregon.

Department OF the Interior.
Land Once AT La Granie. Oregon,
June IS. 1904.
Notice IS hereby given that the following named
settler has fitted notice OF his Intention 10 make hnai
proof in support OF his claim, ana that said proof
will he made before Ihas n. Chance, u; =. Commis-
sioner, al Sumpter. Oregon. ON Aug. II. 1904. viz:
h. l.. No I2,27I.
WILLIAM KELLY,
ot Sumpter. Oregon. tor the "a " !. Sec -, and
n y nv !. Sec, 2A,Tp, ~ =, K % W N.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence uTon ana cultivation OF said
land. viz; Peter j. Soaris, Joseph RYAN, Ed Nc
NulN. Robert W. Riley. all OF SumP,er, Oregon.
l.. W, DAVIS, Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
You Are Invited

To try cup of Crescent Cream
Coffee served free ut our store. e.
p. BERGMAN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Lutheran Conference at Cresco.

The Melanchthon Conference of the
Lutheran Iowa Synod convened at the
German Lutheran Emanuel church in
Cresco on Tuesday morning. and re-
manned in session until Wednesday
evening. 1t was attended by fourteen
ministers from northeastern Iowa.
They discussed the papers read by
Rev. G. A. Graf, of Strawberry Point.
and the one by Rev. p. Alderman, of
Windsor; deliberated on other cues
tions brought before the conference,
and dispatched some business. The
next meeting will be held in July at
Windsor, Iowa. The officers of the
conference who were elected OH Tues
day are: Rev. E. HI. Caselman, of
Charles City. president Rev. G.. A.
Graf, vice president; Rev. G.. Frits-
chel, secretary; and Rev. GA. Gultz-
iaff, cashier. -Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

DR.. Harris, the veterinary surgeon
who came here from Dubuque last
fall, has been sick considerable this
winter and last Saturday morning in
a fit of dependency brought on by
drink and worry, took an ounce of
carbolic acid. DR.. Jungblut was called
and administered the usual antidotes
and he did not die. But his brain
was still affected and he made several
other attempts OH his life and those
around him with a butcher knife.
The authorities were then notified and
he was taken to Waverly Monday by
Sheriff Parrott to appear before the
insane commission to pass examination
as to his sanity. Later: He has been
sent to the hospital at independence. -
Tripoli Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Death from a Runaway Accident.

Finley Leas, residing two miles this
side of Rossville, died Sunday from
injuries received in runaway acct
dent the Thursday previous. He was
hauling single blocks to the mill at
Rossviile and using four horse team.
In descending a hill they got beyond
control and he was thrown beneath
the heavy load which passed over his
body. He was crushed and injured in
ternally, resulting in his death three
days later. Two of his sons were
with him on the wagon and one was
thrown off and rendered unconscious
by the fall while the other escaped in
jury. Mr. Leas was the son of Jere-
miah Leas and the neighborhood that
now mourns his loss has been his
home since youth. A wife and fami
ly survive him and for them the deep
est sympathy is felt in their great and
sudden sorrow. Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Movement for Better Roads.

About score of the largest tax
payers of Delaware township. most of
them farmers, met with the township
trustees at the court house Monday
afternoon and urged them to make bet
ter use of the road fund this year than
they had heretofore done. The plan
recommended by these farmers was for
the township trustees to select some
good public spirited man in each of
the old road districts. and employ him
to use the money collected in his dis
trict on its roads. 1t was further re-
commended that no man so employed
be paid more than 81 per day, and
that for work actually performed by
him and not for time spent riding
around the township. Manchester
Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Poisoned by Wood Alcohol.

Harry Nichols, the 16-year- son
of Painter D. B. Nichols, was found
lying on the floor in his room over the
MARI hardware by his mother shortly
after the dinner hour Tuesday. Ply.
sicians were summoned and the
stomach pump brought into use which
soon afforded the young man relief.
He had taken quantity of wood al
cohol which was kept in the house fol
use in spirit lamp, whether by acct
dent or Intentionally, we cannot say.
The lad had not eaten any dinner. He
was able to be around the house tina,
evening and seems to have suffered nc
bad effect from his experience. New
Hampton Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Overcome by Gas.

Monday morning Peter Meyer and
Louis Staub we're overcome by gas.
They were using Staub's gasoline en-
CINE to run q woodsaw in Meyer 6
blacksmith shop, and the doors being
closed the exhaust from the engine
made the air foul and before they were
aware of it they were overcome by the
gas. Chas. Schoch came into the shop
just as Staub fell to the floor and with
the assistance Of Mr.. Meyer was tax
ing care of him when the latter also
collapsed. They were taken to the
outer air and with the assistance of
Drs. Howard and Miller were revived
Mr.. Staub was most seriously affected
but they are both able to be out again.
-Elkader Argus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Saloon Petition Filed.

Last Friday evening the parties who
have had charge of the work of can
wasting the county for the saloon petit
ton filed their list with the county
auditor. There were 53 lists filed,
aud counting every name which APP
pears thereon, they contain 2.0S6
names-about 10 more than the neces-
sary SO per cent, as required by law.
Immediately after the filing of the
petition the anti saloon people took
their inning, and have prepared type
written copies Of the names with a
view to inducing enough to withdraw
their signatures to defeat the petition.
They have from now until the June
session Of the board to secure with.
drawals, as it will not come up foI
inspection till that time. Several
persons have already made affidavit tC
the county auditor stating that they
wish their names withdrawn and
those who have the work in charge are
confident that the very lean margin
will be wiped out before. the board
meets. -Cresco Times
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Fiftieth Anniversary.

Cornell College at Mount Vernon
will celebrate its semi-centennial Oh
June 10 to l6, at which time it's an
nual commencement will also tax,
place. A strong effort In behalf o.
the college has been made for some
time past and there is well-foundeG
hope that the institution may be able
to announce upon it's fiftieth anniver.
sary it's freedom from debt and a CAPT.
tai of 81, 900, 900, inclusive of grounds.
buildings and endowment. The
friends of the school are anxious to be
able to say, Cornell is worth mil
lion. '-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Couldn't Hold the Election.

The thriving town of McIntire has
400 people. A city election was due
the other day and the law requires
that ono of the judges should be 8
democrat. The Minneapolis Tribune
is authority for the statement that the
only democrat in the town is the Chi
cago Great Western section boss anG
he got up on election morning anG
went down the line to work, in utter
forgetfulness of his duty. AS result
the polls could not be opened and al
there was not time to use a want &C
for another democrat, the election wal
passed up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
An InexcuSable Mistake.

Landlord Depping will never popu-
larize his new hotel with newly
married couples if he makes the
f-ightful mistake he did one night
last week with a DEBORAH horse buyer
named Anderson and his bride. Dep.
didn't know of course they were just
married and as they arrived rather
late and the hotel was crowded Dep
thought he was fixing it up the best
he could by slowing the groom away
on a cot in the parlor and the bride
with lady friend who had accom-
panied her. When Dep. was informed
next morning of the state of affairs he
telt terribly mortified and diun't get
any comfort out of life for several
days after. -Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Result of the Strike.

At least /, 400 men have been idle il
Webster county as result of the big
strike of the Iowa coal miners. Every
mine in the county is tied up and it
will be only matter of few days
until the brick and tile factories OF
the county will shut down for lack of
fuel. Then will come the shut down
OF the big gypsum mills and the many
large manufacturing institutions of
Fort Dodge. The situation is de-
cidedly serious and will become dis
astrous unless some decision is reached
in a short time. About $4,000 miners
are idle at the various coal mines in
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Upper Iowa is the Winner.

The orators of Upper Iowa universe
ty defeated the representatives Of
Carleton college, Northfield. Mimi.
Friday night in competitive debate.
Upper Iowa, represented by E. Flee
F. H. Scobev and P. R. Roberts. up
held the affirmative side of the ques
tion: Resolved, That the importa
tion of Chinese labor into the Philip
pine Islands should be prohibited. .
Carleton. represented by n NJ. Fink,
H. G.. Krause and @. D. Fiehl, up.
held the negative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Same Old Story.

Last Thursday three of our little
boys were getting on and off a box
car that was standing on the side
track. Among them was Glenn Gar
land. He was hanging from the ladder
on the car when the engine coupled
onto the car. The boy jumped eff.
caught his foot and fell on the track.
The right arm between the wrist and
elbow was severed. Drs. Patterson
and Stafford attended him at once and
the mangled portion of the arm was
removed, leaving a stump Of about
three inches below the elbow. He is
doing nicely ana will be about again
soon. Sumner Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
EpidemiCS Prevalent.

Lamont aud vicinity are having a
visitation the like of which was never
known before. While several have
died of different diseases, the cpl
demic of measles is uppermost at pre-
sent. Whole families are having it.
Children seem to get better. then are
taken with pneumonia, and the deaths
of some have occurred. There is many
sad heart in this place at this time,
for the loss Of friends whom the best
of care and love could not save. We
hope that this visitation can soon be
stayed. Independence Bulletin Jour.
nal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Educational Association.

The sixth annual meeting of the Big
Seven Educational Association will be
held in Charles City on Friday and
Saturday of this week. Prof. Col
grove of the State Normal will give
an address on Friday evening, and
Saturday will be given over to the
round table discussions. Miss Ida F.
Leydig. county uperintendent of
Butler county, is the president.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Quilting Bee Unnecessary.

Mrs. John Muth, of Watson, who is
past sixty-nine years of age, has in
the past ten years made sixty one
quilts and comforters thirty-ni of
which were for her own family. and
the balance were distributed around
among friends and in sales for benefit
of societies-an average of six each
year. How is that in the quilt line?
All of them were very fine, handsome
spreads. -Monona Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Many Fish are Killed.

A Charles City news item states
that Long pond and Pickett's pond
were frozen to the bottom during the
past winter and tho sinking of the ice
has disclosed that hundreds of bass,
croppies and pickerel were caught in
this trap and killed. Robert A. Lin
coin. the state warden. will be in the
city to inspect the fishway put in last
December over the mill dam. COM
plant having been made that it does
not conform to the specifications of
the law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Sent TO Inebriate HOSPITAL.

Judge Hobson came over from West
Union Saturday to hear the evidence
in the cases of Thomas Seery and Luke
Hetherton. charged with inebriacy.
He sentenced both to the inebriate
hospital at independence for terms of
fifteen months. The wives were the
complaining witnesses. They we're
taken to Independence by Sheriff
Schnurr Monoay. New Hampton
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Burned to the Ground.

The farm residence Of William Dull
in Franklin township, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last Tuesday morning.
With the exception of bed and sew
ing machine nothing was saved.
Clothing. furniture. etc., all went NJ
in smoke. The origin of the fire il
supposed to be in a defective chimney.
1t is hard loss upon VIM. Dull, and
one he can lily afford. No insurance.
-Monona Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
New Railroad Proposed.

A company has been organized in In.
dependence which is to be known as
the Wapsie Valley Railway company
the principal object of which is to be
the building of a railway from Tripoli
to Anamosa on what is known as the
old Williams grade. 1t is understood
that an effort will be made at once to
secure aid in the way of taxes along
the proposed route.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
DeiQbborbood Deus.
Interesting Items OF News Cleaned
From the Press Of NeiGhborins Counties
Peat for Fuel.

The peat deposits discovered near
Bows short time ago have proved to
be more valuable than was at first sup
posed A careful examination of the
100 acres now controlled by the Iowa
Fuel and Brick Company shows that
the bed OH the east and west portions
of the tract is twelve feet thick and ia
made up of peat of the very best
quality. Iowa Falls Sentinel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20

An attempt to burglarize the Farm.
ers' bank at Jesup Thursday night was
foiled by the night Waterman. Sew
eral shots were exchanged. The rob-
bers left tools and bag of powder
and escaped. Six burglaries were
committed there in the same night
two weeks ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
$50 to California and Return.

Via Chicago Great Western Rail
way. Tickets OH sale April 23d to
May LIST, inclusive. Good to return
until June 30th For further informa-
tion apply to any Great Western Agent,
or j. P. Elmer, G.. p. A., Chicago,
Ill. 1913
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17
DESPERATE AGAIN IN TOLLS.
Convict from Terrell County taken
Back to Gang After Making Es'
cane Some Months Ago.

Will Goshae is again in the Tolls
He was recently captured in Webster
county, after having made his escape
several months ago from the chain
gang, and has oeen taken back TO
serve out the sentence he attempted
to bolt.
Goshae is the negro who was sent
mn about two years ago from this
county for shooting into the house OF
Section Master Mcleod. He is an all
round "bsd Niger" and is we'll known
as a desperate character IN several
counties. He has had trouble Win
the Albany authorizes and about three
wears ago nearly escaped from Police
man Haley and Deputy Godwln OF tnat
CITY after a desperate encounter, IN
which he was shot. He has sworn to
kill officials in Dougherty and IerreIl
counties, and it was known that ne was
desperado enough to attempt 1t II ne
ever got the opportunity. he Is the
same negro who told the tale OF woe
that led to the investigation OF convict
camps in south Georgia sometime ago
Goshae is one of the most reckless
and desperate criminals with whom
Terrell county officers have had zeal.
ings. and his recapture is matter OF
to every body.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17
SASSER SETTINGS.
Happenings of the Thrifty Viii
Iage Pithily Photographed
for News Readers.

On last Wednesday morning the
! Angel of Death visited the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Warner, taking
from them their infant son, Eugene.
The remains were inferred at Mace
donna cemetery Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Rufus Jennings officiating at the
grave. To the sorrowing parents we
extend our sympathy, knowing that
God in His wise dispensation called
him up higher, for He says "of such
is the kingdom of heaven"
Rev. Mr.. Hawkes. filed his regular
appointment here Saturday and sun
day. On Sunday before services the
ordin of baptism was administered
to three. AT II o'clock a. m. he gave
a very interesting talk as to duties OF
christians and the uplifting OF men and
women TO higher and nObler thoughts.
Drs. Jim and Oscar Crawford gave
barbecue at Mr.. Steve Brlm's ware
house Wednesday, inviting every
in Sasser and quite number of guests
around Sasser also. Everyone had
plenty to eat fit for kings. We dof our
hats, wishing them Astounding success
and prosperity.
Messrs. Bob Watson and B. 2. Col
lier of Chickasaw hatchee will engage
this season in buying cotton seed here.
With clever Will Anthony, who has
been buving for several seasons, Sasser
will make it to the interest Of farmers
who have seed to sell to bring them
here.
Our bachelor friend, Mr.. Bart More
land, rendered on last Tuesday to quite
a number an Old.time barbecue. Long
live you, Bart, is our wish, hoping you
NAV win over some one OF the falrer
sex to share your hospitality.
Sasser's first bale of cotton was
brought in last Thursday by Mr.. Geo.
McLendou and stored at the warehouse
of Mr.. Steve Brim. 1t weighed 444
pounds and brought the snug sum OF
$53.28.
Some of Sasser's merchants have
been applying the paint brush to their
places of business recently, which ADDS
considerably to their appearance.
Mrs. Lena Brim and children OF
Pelham are visiting at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Kitchens,
lear here.
Sasser's warehousemen, Messrs.
Steve Brim and J. G.. Joiner, are get
ting ready to handle the feecy Staple.
Mr.. W. E. Brim and daughter, Miss
Mary, and Mr.. Cary G. Brim, have re-
turned from a visit to Indian Spring.
Mr.. Robert Moreland and wife OF
Armenia visited Mrs. Moreland's pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs. Joiner, Sunday.
A certain Lee countian (by the way
we won't call his name) was smiling
on the Sasser bellies Sunday.
Mr.. Dempse Brim has accepted a
position as salesman with Messrs. w
E. Brim & Son.
Mrs. Sarah Warner, who has beer
quite sick with typhoid fever, is much
better at present.
Mr.. Arthur Joiner, who has beer
living at Pelham, moved back to oas
ser last week.
Clever Steve Brim is all smiles
Sequel: the arrival of fine boy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17
Thrnngh the State University

Georgia offers higher education to
her sons. The University is probably
the best equipped institution in the
South Atlantic states. 1t is the cheap
est institution in the south. The young
man gets more for the money ex-
pended. He can get board, room, fees,
books and laundry for $4,000 year on
the campus.
1t is the Oldest state college in
America, having over $500 living rep
resentatives. These become the young
mans friends and helpers. 1t is q
growing and prosperous institution,
being able to command the best talent.
1t gives definite position and standing
like connection with a strong firm. 1t
stands for what is best In Georgia and
our national life, whether social
political or religious. It developers
sound bodies, power of initiation, and
and self, reliance through we'll
regulated athletic contest and regulat-
ed military drills.
1t offers courses in Agriculture,
Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, Teaching,
Sciences, Classics and Engineering
under faculty noted for their scholar
ship aud high moral character. The
University was built for Georgia boys
and stands ready to help them. Send
for the illustrated hand book.
w. B. HILL, Chancellor, Athens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17

Many new designs in watches, rings,
fobs, stick pins and dress pins at Daw-
son Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17
A PROHIBITION RALLY.
A Call to Meet in Dawson Friday
and Organize.

The prohibitionists are preparing 10
organize for the pending campaign in
Terrell county, and will hold rally at
the cour. house next Friday morning.
Following is the call that has been
. sued for the meeting:
In view of the election on the Wills
KEY question soon TO be ordered oy
The Ordinary, looking to the abolish
rDeut of tue iispensarV and the sale OF
5r;oxicatins liquors in any form, every
prohibition voter in Terrell county,
RRQ especially those who have signed
the petiJion calling for SAID cleo
tion, are requested TO meet at the
court house next Friday, the 18th
inst, at 10 o'clock. The purpose OF
this meeting is to organize for the
Campaign which has already begun.
Let every prohibitionist attend.
TSigned. M. B. L. BiniOn, w. +.
Smith, B. Broome, j. G. Parker, Os-
good F. Cook, H. J. Hargrove, N. W.
Dosier, j. w. Tilley, ], T. Ragan, ].
j, Hill, B. B. Perry, ]. S. Jones, L.
Lamar, |. D. Graves, j. h. Davis, ,.
", Hsss. B. L. Watson, Il. w. Pitt
nan, w. B. Dismuke, M. d. Lalng, W..
q, 2Cheatham, B. P. Collier, j. A.
Caambless, G. F. Smith, j. Il. Ken
drick, w. L. Alexander, r. 4. clark
J. NJ. Alexander, D. A. Gammsge, A
Z, Britt, S. B. Denton, r: l.. Melton,
e 3. Bridges, Ben Holland, Il. d.
Thomas, M. S. Murray, w. q. AYen'
4. G. Hill, A. B. Hamilton, M. n
Guilds, B. M. Davidson, W. Z.
Eornsdy, H. A. Petty, G. W. Dozler'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-08-17
oNF-THIRD OF VOTERS REQUIRED
nd. CO. pob,b+on Election Had Not Been Filed
With Ordinary Yesterday at Noon "A Neoe"'
Change in Local Option Law.

sary to secure an election in Terrell
county. The tax digest of last year
shows that there are 1850 voters in
the county.
Senator Comas is the author OF the
bill requiring an increased number or
sionatures to secure an election on the
whiskey question, and it was passed In
the interest of prohibition, and with
the view of making it more difficult to
bring about frequent an unnecessary
elections in dry counties.
A sufficient number of names has
not vet been obtained to have an ell
ection called, but THE NEWS is in
formed that the leaders of the pro-
hibition movement will begin active
effort TO secure them.