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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
IOWA
THE IOWA CORN SHOW
Over $50 Samples from All Parts of
Iowa-S3, 900 in Premiums.

IoWa-$S,OOO in Premiums.
AMES, IOWA-1n, connection with the two
weeks corn judging school, just closed at the
Iowa state college, was an important corn show
by the Iowa Corn Growers association. Over
$50 entries from all parts Of Iowa were in COM
petition for the cash and trophy prizes, which
amounted to So OO0
G.. A. Rowe Of Jacksonville, ILL.,. thoroughly
competent corn judge. awarded the prizes and
pronounced it the finest lot Of corn he ever saw.
For the best single ear Of any variety thee
were seventy-seven entries, every district in the
state being represented. The grand prize trophy
of the exhibit, the a. a Cook $1,000 trophy,
was for the best single ear of corn of any varie-
ty. In the three classes open to the world there
were sixty-nine exhibits and except for w. D.
Johnson of Illinois, sweepstakes winner on Reid
yellow dent at the Peoria corn carnival, and one
or two other Illinois corn growers, the entries
were from Iowa. 5.Es.
corn club to compete had to consist Of not
less than five MEMBERS every member belonging
to the Corn Growers, association Of the state.
This was an important feature of the com
show.
In the club entries Of fifty ears, not more than
twenty from any one member twenty clubs were
represented, competing for the Wallace Farmer
$24O cup trophy. In the ten-ear exhibit by
clubs, not than two ears by one person,
there were forty-four entries representing nearly
every district in the state The Monona county
farmers institute is worthy of especial MENTION
sending ninety samples of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
CLEyE TO GAFFY
Constituents Around Miller Do Not
Want Him to Retire..

MILLER, s. D.-The announcement from
Faulkton that ex-senator Bottum will seek the
nomination for circuit judge Of the sixth district
is received here with great interest, especially
that part which says Judge Gafy will not be
Of treating all with courtesy and fairness, Of
giving the weak equal chance with the
benefit of the doubt, has endeared Judge Gaffy
to the citizens of every. county in his district.
Besides being learned in the law, he u
a commoner, mixing well with the humble q
life as we'll as being at home with those OF
more exalted station Pressure will, no doubt
be brought to bear to keep him in the field
Farmers hereabouts are raising large mum.
bers of bronze turkeys. One farmer brought in
500 worth in one day. He said they cost
him nothing, as they Matched and grew on the
prairies. From now on the turkey Industry viii
be an important feature Of this country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
BERGsTRoM's VIOLENT DEATH
Relatives Will See that Full Inves-
tigatfOn Is Made.

WILLMAR. MINN.-Several witnesses have
been subpoenaed to appear before the grand
jury next week in connection with the death of
o! H. Bersstrom, son of Inspector Bergstrom,
whose body was found near the tracks west of
the city last month. The relatives fear foul play
and will Investigate the DEATH. -;
At the time the body was found there were
suspicious of murder but nothing developed at
the coroners inquest. The train crew of freight
217, the train which Bergstrom was
not on the train. Other witnesses say positively
that he was, and this the investigation will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT
Proposed Bond Issue of Million and
O Half in Milwaukee,

MILWAUKEE, WIS.-The question Of mu-
nicipal lighting plant will be settled at the
spring election, provided the recommendation
adopted by the council. For years municipal
lighting has been under agitation. Mayor Rose
in his last campaign pledged himself to give the
city plant, but the heavy bonded Indebtedness
has prevented action.
Under the state law all bonded issues for
specified purposes must be submitted to a vote Of
the people Mayor Rose met Assistant City Attor-
ney White and members Of the finance commit
tee yesterdy and report formulated recon-
rnending that the council submit to the voters
the question Of issuing 81, 500, 900 in bonds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
CANTON GAINS TWO
Lumber Companies Will Make III
Hoo rtc,,c. fop,! CoptI, Do1 t,bs

CANTON, S. D.-The Mutual Lumber COM
pany of Sioux Falls and kranz Bros. and Bow
man of Minneapolis have completed arrange
ments to make this city their headquarters. They
are two of the most extensive lumber concerns
doing bushes in this part Of the country. Both
will add many new yards to their line in this
state this season, by purchaging and by start
ing in towns that offer Inducements. b
Z. A. Oyerseth, president of the Farmers STATE
bank of this city, accompanied by c. +. Johnsoil,
S. E. Groth and p. H. Hall. business men OF
Hudson, have left for the Pacific coast, where
they will spend month in pleasure and recree
alton. They will visit Denver, Salt Lake City.
San Francisco Los Angeles and probably Port
land, Seattle, Spokane and Helena.
The board Of managers Of the Canton Epworth
assembly is reporting progress in the prepara-
tion Of the program for the next Chautauqua lii
THIS city Inc caaes W b 80 to July
will be held in this city just preceding the Chau
tauqua, June 49, 20 and 80.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
BRAVE LITTLE GIRL
How She Saved a Companion from
Drowning at CrOOkStOn.

CRoOKsToN, MINI. While crossing the river
girl. walked upon thin ice and it gave way with
her. Children with her became SO frightened that
they ran for the shore calling for help and the
one little friend come to the rescue. Esther
jacobson, aged =, realized the danger, and lying
down on the ice managed to drag the nearly
frozen child out of the water.
The -windstorm was SO severe Yesterday that
many small buildings were unroofed and oyer
turned and several windmills were twisted OF.
Tom Norris is spending the week in st. Paul
in attendance the GRAND lodge of Masons. He
occupies the office of grand junior warden and
will probably be promoted. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
FARMERS NOT DISCOURAGED
Business of Elevator and Mercantile
COmpany Will Be Continued.

OwATONNA, MINN.-Altho the past years
business was conducted at los Of more tsha->
81 900. the stockholders of the Owatonna Fem
ers' Elevator and Mercantile company Xpressed
satisfaction with the prospects and conditions
at the annuel meeting attended by 100 farmers
yesterday, and decided to continue the cooper
alive elevator In this city. No blame was laid
upon the management and the same board Of
directors chosen. ....,i
The funeral Of John Lippert. aged IS, was
held this afternoon. He had resided in this
county for thirty seven years.
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KY, created no end Of a sensation in Hell
ena and the surrounding region.
For three years percy had lived the
life Of miner and rancher and had made
scores of friends among the young men
and women Of half a dozen towns. The
disguise was assumed by the young
woman to enable her to lead a rough, out
door life, which, her physician had told
her, was the only way in which she could
ward off consumption, with which she was
threatened.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
NEW STATION AT BRooKINGs
Preliminary Plans All Made for Work
in the SDring

BOOKINGS, S. D.-Representatves Of the
Northwestern railway were here yesterday and
surveyed the ground preparatory to the con-
erected in the spring The building viii be con.
structed of stone and brick and after the plan
Of tho Sleepy Eye station 1t will be furnished
with city water and city electric lights and
sewerage. lunch counter will also be pro-
vided.
Tie enrolment at the Agricultural college has
nearly reached the 500 mark and new students
are coming. James Temple, trainer Of the track
team, says he will have winning team this
as outdoor work begins rapid progress will be
made.
season several capitalists are negotiating with
men who will contribute goodly amount TOWARD
such an enterprise.
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WISCONSIN ,-....
STOLE THEIR STOCKINGS
Souvenirs of Fire i'm the Co-eds
Quarters at Madison.

MADISON, WIs.-search warrants for stolen
ter Of Madison as the result of fire In the
Gamma Phi Greek letter sorority house and Of
several ''rescues'' effected by the brother Greeks
of neighbofing houses. l., a. s.a
1t discovered that several articles Of
among them ladies' stockings, and 1t was pre-
sumed they were taken by the rescuers as
souvenirs. 1t is nderstood that one pair was
stuffed and Is hanging in the closet of students
room. '... ..,.
Professor e. F. Turnauer of Madison has been
elected by the University Of Wisconsin board Of
regents to be dean of the Wisconsin college of
engineering in place Of E. F. johnson, de-
ceased. a.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
KEENEY WILL TRY AGAIN
Second Suit to Recover from the City
of Fargo.

FARGO, N. D.-The case Of Keeney VS.. the
City Of Fargo is being tried. The city used
several lots belonging to Keeney for street
purposes, and the council planned to purchase
recovered damages, but Judge Pollock set aside
the verdict Of the jury and was sustained by the
supreme. court on an appeal. new suit has
been started by Keeney against the city and
the case will be disposed of this week.
q On account of the bad weather Monday, the
shipments Of the exhibits for the poultry show
could not be made till Tuesday, and the exhibit
tion was day late in opening. All the birds were
in position this morning, however, and the show
is a good one. Judge Holdan began the scoring
early to-day.
The Salvation Army corps is preparing to erect
q $4,000 barracks. The organization has to
raise 81 600 locally and the general headquarters
will loan $4,000, to be paid back in monthly
rentals. The officers in charge have raised
81 200 and think they can secure the building
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

others in the vicinity, and the price may be
taken as an average for land Of this class in
this vicinity. 80
, The G. a. R. will hold its annual campfire
and supper next Tuesday night. Thomas Reed.
state commander, will make an address,.
The NJ. B. A. has installed the following off
GERS: President, Robert W. Crowder; vice
president, Charles Murtha; secretary, Mrs. Major
Barr; treasurer, Mrs. Charles Murtha; conduc-
tor, W. 3, G. Halter; Waterman, James Ryan;
sentry, John Barry; physician, Dr. l.. R. Burlin.
Linch, who has been sick all winter. Being an
old soldier, city assessor and prominent and
worthy in every way, the benefit was largely
patronized, Et-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
FATHER OF EX-GOVERNOR
Death at Howard Lake of Thomas r.
Briggs, an Attorney.

an attorney died this morning from Bright s
disease and complications. He was one Of the
carly and prominent citizens Of this place and
Will be greatly missed His sickness extended
over FIVE or six years and his death was not
he attended to many matters Of business. He
leaves a widow and one son. Ex-Governor Briggs
Of North Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

Special to The Journal.
Webcter, S. D., Jan. 2O.-The Day coun-
ty courthouse, which is, entirely COM
pleted and occupied, and which is ac-
knowledged to be one of the most ar
tistic and commodious structures of it's
kind in the state, was erected and fur
nished at a cost of $4,000. The founda-
ton, ornaments and trimmings are Of
Portage Entry red sandstone, while the
body of the structure is of Kettle River
white sandstone: Being entirely of stone
with concrete floors, metal lathing and
slate roof, the building is absolutely fire.
proof. -.
The plans were drawn by Kinney &
Detweiler Of Minneapolis, who were rep
resented here by. their agent, j. Edrnunds,
and the construction was by the Gross
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
LOST IN SPECULATION
Utterback Concealed His Defalcation
f<~,, IIoYr,, Wears. 50

sIGoURNEY, IOWA-For four years G.. F.
bank, managed to cover up defalcation Of
SAT 900 that he contracted as the result OF
souvenirs 1t is underste cd that one pair was
connection with corn DEALT. 1t developed to-
day, thru the report Of the state bank examiner,
that letter to this effect had been left by him,
addressed to a relative, when he committed sui
eide week ago.
connection with a corn deal. It developed to-
He also forged copies of $25, 900 worth OF
notes, kept the copies in the vault as assets AND
deposited the originals in the Chicago and Daven
port banks as collateral for the face value.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
CONSPIRACY TO ROB
Gang Of Toughs O'ertaken at Sault
Ste. Marie.

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH.-The police have
unearthed plot among a gang Of toughs to
rob most of. the principal business houses
The plan was disclosed by Ike Garripy. mem:
Der of the gang. AS result, John Nevins ami
William Hamilton have been arrested and more
arrests will follow. 1t is believed that twenty
five robberies have already been committed. ~
Alex Dow and other Detroit capitalists have
secured from William Chandler and Harry r.
Dunbar controlling interest in the Edison Sault
Electric company, together with all lighting
franchises The power canal will remain in the.
hands of the Chandler-Dunbar company. The
capital stock of the lighting company has been
increased from $57, 900 to $3.50, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

NEW ULM, MINN.-C. A. Zele. the only
exclusive dealer in shoes in this city, to-day
made an assignment to tn. D. Beausemann.-
Steps have been taken by members of the Con-
aregational church to incorporate for the purpose
Of acquiring title to residence property for the
incorporation and not with the members.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
WIRES WE'RE CROSSED
Miss Philpot Of Mankato> Made Uncon'
scious While TeleDhOning.

MANKATo. MINN.-NIiss Letta Philpot, book
keeper In d. l.. Clement s. Sons grocery store.
had a narrow escape from death during the wind
storm. She took down the telephone receiver
with one hand while having her other hand
on tho desk phone. 1t Is believed that the wires
must have become crossed with live electric
light wire, for she transtixed to the spot
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

BENSON, M1NN:-The board Of education to-
day voted to submit the question of bonding the
district for new high school building to the
village at special election to be held Jan. 90
The sum Of 900 Is asked, which it is ex-
pected will be sufficient for 1rst-class build
.ng lon the present site.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
y A TELEPHONE DIVIDEND
Six Per Cent Declared by the Farmers
Company of Stockholm.

STOCKHOLM, kIINN.--The annual meeting of
the Farmers Telephone company was held here
and the following directors elected: John Ekl9f
P. Mortenson. two years: August sahlberg, one
year. Immediately the directors elected the
following officers: President, John Eklof: vice
president, August Cahlberg; secretary, v. w.
Mellquist; treasurer, N. P. Mortenson:, div.
Il Is l nv the Win puid
and extend telephone lines in different direc-
titons the coming summer. E..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

MINOT, N. D.-The ward schoolhouse,
built at cost of $4,000, accepted to-day by
Inspector Murray and turned over to the school
board. The structure is credit to the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
ASPIRES TO STATE OFFICE

kretschmer, Republican,, Could Not Be
Beaten In Democracy's Stronghold.
Special to The Journal.
Dubuque, Iowa, Jan. 2O.-For the first
time in twenty years Dubuque county
will have a candidate for a state office
on the republican ticket He is Fred
Kretschner, who is serving his second
term as treasurer Of Dubuque
county, and was the only man
elected on the republican ticket
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

| EVELETH, NINA test Of fire drill was
made at the big Fayal school day two ago,
scholars in the Building and they wv were 'e out in
| ninety seconds, without confusion. The chill
| dren took their wraps, books. tablets pencils,
! etc. Drills of this kind will be held every two
| weeks. - -.- -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
MAsQUERADED IN MONTANA

Supposed Cowboy GlrI--MIss Alice Pill
cher's Romance.
The discovery that Percy" Pitcher.
cowboy, miner and hail fellow with the
young men Of g. dozen camps
and ranches of Montana was not
Percy" Pitcher at all, but Miss
Alice Pitcher, 20 years old, daughter of a
wealthy organ manufacturer Of Louisville,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

MARsHALLTOwN, IowA-All union print
ers went on strike yesterday afterneen. They
asked an advance in the weekly schedule and the
proprietors refused 1t. All printing Offices are
idle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

KENNEDY, MINN.-The 17-year-old son Of C
A. johnson. residing abont ten miles east. wa
accidentally shot and killed while shooting a
a target with revolvers. The coroner is holding
an inquest.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

LEAD, s. D.-George Tallman was shot, 1t
alleged, by George Northan during quarrel in
saloon and will die.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

sPICER, MIMI The movement to incorporate
the village has failed The petition was with
drawn for correction and IN the meantime the
county board adjourned. Now the matter will
| be tabled for another year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

DUBUQUE, IoWA-Archbishop Keane denies
the report sent from Rome that he has asked for
coadjutor bishop for the diocese Of DUBUQUE.
He says that Bishop ,Cosgrove of Davenport has
asked for coadjutor and it is probable his
request will ba granted.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

ELDoRA, IOWA-A bill will be introduced
at the present session Of the legislature for the
redistricting Of the judicial districts Of Hwal
Representative Cummings of Marshall county
the bill. ss43555s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

FERTILE, MINN.-This community was
startled to learn of the sudden death OF O. N.
Strand. He was in middle life and left a
and five children in destitute circumstances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

WEST CONCORD, MINN.-Fire destroyed the
building and harness stock of George Christian
yesterday morning. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The loss is estimated at $4,000; in
surance, 81 900. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

SPEARFISH, s. D.-The marriage of
Richard p. lines and Miss Charlotte H.
Christianson, former students OF the state
normal school, took place at Lincoln, Neb.
The marriage was kept secret for over
Two weeks from every one except mem
..,ers Of the immediate families.
FERGUS FALLS, MINN-The marriage
IF John A. Nyseth and Miss Olianna
,Lillesether took place to-day, the cere-
!mony being performed by Rev. O.. N.
:Fosmark. They will reside near Rothsay.
HASTINGS, MINN.-Peter Holremer
and Miss Christine Hummer Of Vernillion
were married at st. Johns church in that
town, yesterday, by Rev. Plus Schmid. "A
largely attended reception was held in the
evening at the home of the brides parents.
l.ir. and Mrs. Jacob Hummer.
Herman e. Heron and Miss Gertrude
Murray Of Randolph were married here
yesterday.
Peter Peine Of Douglas and Miss Anna
Kfpnmes Of Marshon were married at st.
N!ry's church. New Trier, yesterday, by
Rev. Leopold Haas. A reception was held
at the home Of the backgrounds parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Kimmes.
81 LEM, s.. D.-Chester A. Agnew and
Miss Gertrude E. Ballinger Of Bridgewater
wei married at Salem by Judge George
lie. Todd.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

DUBUQUE, IOwA-The German Theological
Seminary of the Northwest will build new in,
stitution in this city, to cost $30, 900. Presi-
dent Steffens has assurances Of an endowment
fund Of 5000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

JASPER, M1NN.-The schoolhouse in district
50 burned this morning. The fire was discov-
cred after the school was called and, the
wind was blowing a gale and no water was at
hand, nothing could be done to the, prop
erty. The school library, text books and part Of
the desks were saved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

WAsECA, MINN.-Miss Mable Weed, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Weed, died last night
Of consumption, aged o.
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$500 FOR lie ACRES
Average Value Round Elk Point In-
dictated by This Sale.

| ELK POINT, s. D.-James Manning has sold
his 116-acre farm for $500 to John Murphy.
This farm Is well improved, but no better than
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

LA CROSSE, WIS -Rennie Miller, 13-year.old
son of A.. Miller of Alma, Wis, was captured by
the police in this city last night while getting
OF train. He ran away from home and was
sent back on the next train - ..a-.- b. !
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

LA CROSSE, WIS.--Deserted by her husband
driven from Iowa by the authorities for her
| poverty and an >outcast, Mrs. Lottie Wellmeier
watched her 1O-day-old child die at the county
poor farm and then dropped from sheer exhaus-
| ton and lack Of strength to endure more t'ef
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

PLAINFIELD, WIs.-Miss Grace Quimby at.
tempted suicide by taking ch1orofornl. A young
man who had paid her much attention went to
| logging camp several weeks ago. He did not
write and she became respondent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-20

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIs.-Evangelist La
Belief. aged 80. was burned to death in a. ire
at Colburn. The residence Of Joseph Bernjer,
logger, was destroyed. The loss is 80, 600.