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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-08-27
IN ORR
w. ~ MOTIFS Who Died Suddenly at Reyenye
Nevada, August ri, 1904.

The rising sun OF Wednesday sbone
on a |sorrowful procession of Elks and
personal friends ~escorting on the FIRST
stage OF its last earthly journey All
that was mortal of W. W. Morris.
who passed away suddenly on SUNDAY
last at Reveille.
Born at Liberty, CLAW county
Missouri, on April II, i84l. Mr.
Morris was little more than 63 wears
OF age at the time of his death. and
TO all appearance was the embodi-
ment OF health and vigor. He lived
at Liberty. Mo, until II wears old
when he moved to Kansas Citv where
he engaged in the drug business. sub.
s%equently going to St. Louis where
he continued the same line of trade
In 1864 ne went to Montana takiLg
the hrst stock of drugs into thai
Territory, which he moved from
Omaha, Neb., overland, to Virginia
City, near Dillon, by wagon.
Shortly after his arrival there be
became interested ia the mining bus.
mess until his inves tments extended
throughout the entire Territory If
Montana and the drug business was
abandoned. The last thirty wears of
his life were devoted to the MINING
and banking business, and his name
IS associated with many prominent
paying mines.
For four years he served his fellow
as treasurer of Madison
county, Montana, and was elected
Tor two terms to both the lower and
upper houses OF the state legislature
ln l9Ol be organized the Morris State
bank Of Pony, Montana, Of which he
was president and principal share.
holder, but bis heart was in minino
and when the discovery OF Tonopah's
great wealth was brought to his
notice 1t touched a sympathetic chord
n his enterprising soul. He became
one OF the first and largest stock.
holders IN the Montana-T onopah Min.
,ng company, OF which his son Cbas
Z. Morris is a director. Taking the
feenest interest in the development
the mine and never ceasing to ey.
press %unbounded confidence in Ton.
'pah and great admiration for this
wonderful camp. Nor did his inter.
'st cease here, for when the oppor.
was presented to him and his
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-08-27

son Charles E. Morris and Malcolm
L. Macdonald, to become inter.
ssted in the Reveille mine, he
eagely embraced it and it was while
visiting this property that the end
came. There in the depths Of the
earth, viewing with awe and admira.
tion the wonders of the great cave
cleit in the solid rock, where nature
had exposed her treasures of millions
10 ms view, he died painlessly and
without a struggle, surrounded by
the greatest marvel unfolded To him
IN u long course of his chosen and
loved vocation.
Possessed of a magnetic personal.
ity, a genial kindly nature, he en-.
deared himself to all who met him
displaying in a marked degree those
characteristics which distinguish ma
lures noblemen. All who met him
In Tonopah looked forward to his re.
turn with pleasure and babe him
aoleu with regret, missing his CHEEKY
lace, the warm grasp of his hand.
his words of inquiry, advice and en-.
enlargement. We could indeed have
spared another man.
10 his widow, daughters and two
sons his loss must indeed be irrepar.
able and the sympathies and condo
fences OF this camp are respectfully
rendered to his Borrowing relatives.
The relations between MI. Morris and
ms son Charles were ideal, not only
father and son but as brothers and
lnseparable friends, the blow to the
survivor must be most severe. If
there is any consolation nav it be
found in this that all will saw: ode
mortuis nil nisi bonum-of the dead
say naught but good" Nav his soul
rest in peace, is the prayer Of all
who knew him.
The funeral ~obsequies Of the late la.
nented w. w. Morris were attended
by a large body of Elks, personal
friends and business associates who
followed the remains TO the outskirts
the town where a special team
c. e. Morris and Malcolm I.
Macdonald took the body to Soda
vile, at which point a special train to
Reno was in waiting to connect with
overland train to Pony, Montana.
the body will be finally in.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-08-27
A Terrible Death.

On Monday afternoon J. H. Dan.
hacker, a miner employed at the
Halifax mining company, met with a
terrible death through falling off the
bucket while being hoisted from the
65O-foot level, The coroner's inrv
after thoroughly investigating the
circumstances arrived at a verdict
OF accidental death, it being sun.
posed that the deceased through fail.
ure OF the heart lost his hold Ow.
ing to the great depth OF water in
the shaft IT was many hours before
the body which was badly mutilated
was recovered, the deceased having
fallen about 400 feet. The Forest
ers OF America conducted the flne
raj on Thursday afternoon. Dan.
packer was a widower with relatives
and children at Sonora California.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-08-27

{. j, Blumenthal of the Frisco cash
store has gone to Valleys springs in
the hope of curing his rheumatic
troubles. During his absence Felix
Raphael will be in charge.
J. 5. Halliday who has been check
ing The sampling Of ore at Remote the
bowes- hernick lease was in town
this week and returned to Reno with
the intention of establishing himself
there in that business.
will sell my business as a going
concern. Best location on Main
street. r n FnwApno
Advertise in the BONANZA.
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Nothing on the Market Equal to
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and DIarrhOea Remedy.

This fact is well known to drug
gists everywhere, and nine out of ten
will give their customers this prepa-
ration when the best is asked for.
Mr.. ODE Wilmer, a prominent drug
gist OF Joplin, Mo-, in a circular to
his customers, says: ''There is moth.
ing on the market in the way OF pat
ent medicine which equals Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for bowel complaints. We
sell and recommend this prepare
ton For sale by all druggists.
l.. 5. Finnegan, townsite agent at
Goldtield. Write him for prices.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-04-20
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Minot, N D., March 8. 1904.
filed in this Office by Albert j. DuFresne, con
testant, against H. Il. entry No 20273,. made
December Is, 1902, for the sch OF section TO-
Township lj9 North Range 90 West by Wesley
Chatterley, contestee, in which it is alleged
that said Wesley Chatterley, said entryman has
wholly abandoned said tract for period OF
more than six months last past and that he
never improved or cultivated said land. nor es-
tablished his residence thereon and that said
land is now wholly abandoned and in its natural
state and wholly unimproved and unoccupied
and has so been for more than six months i'm
mediately last past And that said alleged abb
sence from the said land was not due to his en-.
ployment in the army. navy or marine corps OF
the United States as private saldler, OFFICER,
seaman or marine during the war with Spain
or during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged. Said parties are here
dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a.
M on May 4, 1904, before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land Office in
Minot. N. ID. =,
The said contestant having, in proper atli-
davit. filed February 10. 1904, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made. it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
3-23 4-27 r. c. SANDoRN, Register.
(iann,ons i McGcc.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the IIntesrior, United States
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office BY George w. Buckminister con.
testant. against Homestead entry No. 3OS99
made March ls, 1903. for the ne'4 Section %,
Township Isl. Range 81. by Harry Mc(iuire con.
testant. in which it is alleged that said claim
ant has wholly abandoned said tract Of land for
the filing OF this contest. the fact is said claim
ant never did reside upon the said tract of land
and never did make any valuable improvements
thereon, and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in the
army, navy, or marine corps Of the United
States as u private soldier. oficer, seaman. or
marine during the war with Spain or during
any other war in which tho U. $. maybe engaged
Said parties are hereby notified 70 appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allie.
CATION ut 10 O'Clock a. m. on June 8, 1904, be-
fore the Register and Receiver at the United
States land Office in Minot, N. u.
The said contestant having in 4 proper affi-
davit filed April II, 1904. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice cannot be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication
4.ls5-ls K. G. sANBoRN, Register.
q. q. Ripley Attorney.
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Robert johnson Dead

Robert Johnson, former regis
ter Of Deeds of Ward county
from 1894 to 1902, died very
suddenly at his home in this city
Thursday afternoon afternoon
after being sick but fifteen min
utes OF rheumatism OF the heart.
Members OF the family were pres
ent during the last moments of
his life. Mr.. johnson was about
i6 years old and leaves besides
his wife, four children and a num-
Der OF sisters and brothers. He
wasJvery popularand noting can
be said against his character.
For TIVE We years he had been
troubled with rheumatism, and
during part Of that time was I'M
able to walk but little. He had
enjoyed fairly good health lately.
More Of bis life WILDE said later.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department.: of the Interior United States
Land Office Minot, N. D., March IL, 1904
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
IN this office BY Elias Q; Bacon contestant. aga
inst Homestead entry No. 1890, made July ID.
lao2 E, fqF the neh Section =, Township 49, RING.
alleged that said claimant has wholly abandon
ed said tract OF land for q period of more than
six months Just prior to the filing of this con
test, upon tho said land, the fact is, said claim,
ant never did reside upon the said tract of land
and never did make any valuable improvements
thereon, and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in the
army, navy or marine corps of the United
States as private soldier. officer, seaman or
marine during the war with Spain or during
any an other cry var in which the United States may
appear, respond and offer evidence touching
sad allegation at 10 o'clock Il. m. on May II,
100! before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Once in Minot. N. d.
The said contestant having. in proper affi-
davit. filed March Is, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
rccted that such notice be given by due and
proper publication R. c. SANBoRN. Register.
James johnson, Atty. for Plaintiff, Minot, N. D.
3-23 4.27
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior. United States
Land ONCE.

Department OF the Interior. unlted states
Land ONCE.
MINoT N. d.. April 2. 1904.
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Nina G. Nelson. contest
ant against Homestead Entry No. 1855. made
January 81. 1902. for the swA Section 81. TWP.
1854 X ange IS. by Ole johnson, contestee. in
which it is alleged that the said entryman has
wholly abandoned said tract for period OF
more than six months last past and has never
improved or cultivated said tract according to
the homestead laws and has never established
d residence thereon. and that said alleged ab-
sence from the said tract is not due to his en-
ployment in the army navy or marine corps
of the United States during the war with
Spain or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation ut 10 o'clock Q. M, on May 20.
1904, before Riley H: Lyon, Notary Public FOR
Ward county North Dakota. at his office at
Mckinney, N. D., and that final hearing will be
held at 10 O clock Il. M. on May p. 1901, before
the Register and Receiver at the United states
Land Office at Minot, n. D.
davit. filed April l. 1904. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence. personal
service of this notice can not be made. It Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
r. c.. SANBORN.
f. X. Williams. Atty Register.
for contestant.
4.13-5-1S
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE. 4

. Notice is hereby given that that certain mort
Mortgagor to Minnesota Title Insurance Com
pany mortgagee dated the 10th day Of April
1903 and filed for record in the Office OF the
Register of Deeds of the County Of Ward and
State Of North Dakota on the 18th day of AtEil.
1903, and recorded in book P Of mortgase3 at
page 4O7, will be foreclosed by sale Of the
premises in such mortgage and hereinafter des-
,cribed at tho front door Of the Court House in
'the County of Ward and State Of North Dakota
at the hour Of o'clock p m, on the 3Oth day of
April 1904 to satisfy the amount due upon such
mortgage on the day OF sale.
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same are des-
cribed as follows:
The NV 4 Of Section 81, Twp. 16l. Range 80,
containing 100 acres. located in Ward county.
North Dakota. There will be due on such
mortgage at the date of sale the sum Of $l2.lO.
Dated March l5 1904
Minnesota Title Insurance and Trust Con-
pany. Mortgagee.
A. ?. Scofeld, Sheriff Of Ward County. N. D.
n d.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

department OF the Interior, United States
Land cfiice, Minot, n. ~, April g. 1904
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Herbert Goodhne, contestant
against Homestead Entry No. 15322. made May
6; 1907, for the nes Section "a. Township 1855.
Range 93. BY Nels O. Grinde contestee. in which
it is alleged that said claimant has wholly
abandoned said tract Of land for a period Of
more than ak months Just prior to tho fling Of
this contest, the fact is said claimant never did
reside upon tho said tract Of land, and never
did any. valuable improvements thereon, and
that said alleged absence from the said land
was not due to his employment in the army.
navy or marine corps of the United States as a
private soldier officer, seaman or marine dur
ing the war with Spain or during any other war
in which the United States may he engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
CATION at 10 o'clock "a. m. on June l. 1904 before
the Register and Receiver at the United States
Land office IN Minot. N. d.
The said contestant having in a proper affi-
dayit fled April 8. 1901, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made. il is
hereby ordered and directed that snch notice
be given by due and proper publication.
II. G. SANBORN.
q q. Ripley Atty for contestant Register.
4-l3-5-is.
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NOTICE WHEN TINE FOR REDEMPTION
WILL EXPIRE

To b. S. AYREs.
described lands and premises, to-wit: Lots
numbered two (2) and three 49, in block num-
Der nineteen (l9), Brooklyn addition to the City
Of Minot, were heretofore and on the seventh
day OF December A. d. 1897 duly sold for taxes
for the sum Of one dollar and eighty-four cents:
That the time when the redemption period will
cembcr A. D. 1900. and that the amount re-
quired to redeem said lands. exclusive OF the
costs to accrue upon this notice. is the sum Of
four dollars and forty cents. All of said lands
being situated in the County Of Ward State of
North Dakota.
II you fail to redeem the same within ninety
days from the date OF this notice. a tax deed for
the aforesaid land will be issued and delivered
to the holder Of the tax certificate.
Dated at Minot, North Dakota, this 18th day
Of March A. d. 1901.
ISEALI LOUIS A.LARS ON.
as 4-13 40 Auditor OF Ward County. n D..
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NOTICE WHEN TIME FOR REDEMPTION
WILL EXPIRE.
To CHAs. w. SILVER:
You are hereby notified that the following
described lands and premises to-wit:
Lots number seventeen % and eighteen
U8) block number twenty (sO). Brooklyn Addi-
on the seventh day OF December A. D. 1897, duly
sold for taxes for the sum OF One Dollar and
Ninety-fOur cents That the time when the
redemption period will expire for said lands ia
the i4th day OF July A. D. 1904. and that The
amount required to redeem said lands. excln-
sive OF the costs to accrue upon this notice. ~
the sum Of -Four Dollars and Forty cents. All
OF said lands being situated inthe County OF
Ward, State OF North Dakota.
II you fail to redeem the same within ninety
days from the date OF this notice. u tax deed
for the aforesaid land win be issued and de-
lvercd to the holder Of the tax certificate.
Dated ut MinOt. North Dakota. this 14th day
OF April A. ID. 1901. LOUIS A. LARSON
40 81 Auditor Of Ward county. N. D.
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NOTICE WHEN TIME FOR REDENpTI
WILL EXPIRE.
]. GREEN

To G. j. GREEN,
You are hereby notified, that the following
described lands and premises, to-wt: Lot num-
Der one IA In block nineteen (f0) BROOKLYN
add. to the City OF Minot. was heretofore and
on the 18th day OF December A. D. 1897 duly
sold for taxes for the sum OF One Dollar and
Two cents. That the time when the redcn1p-
ton period will expire for said land Is the,
seventh day OF December A. d. 1890 and that
the amount required to redeem said land ex-
Is the sum Of Two Dollars and Twenty cents.
Al OF said land being situate in the County pf
Ward. State Of North Dakota
II You fail to redeem the same within ninety
days from the date OF this notice. tax deed
for the aforesaid land will be issued and deliy-
cred to the holder Of the tax certificate.
Dated at MinOt North Dakota. this 3lst day
OF March A. d. 1904
SEAL LOUIS A. IARSOE
Auditor Of Ward County M,
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Henry Hanson, OF the firm Of
eleven 4 Hanson. OF Overholt,
was in Minot this week and in
formed the Independent that the
postotfice would soon 60 in their
store.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, LAND OFFICE
AT MINoT, n OAK. April 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before the Register
and Receiver of theUnit States Land Office
at Mniot. n. OAK. on June 4th. 1904, viz: John
Petier H. +. 9363 for the nell Section %, Town
ship 157, Range 49,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: F. f. Holmes, 0. r. Hath
away, P. Hathaway, W. NJ. News. all Of Lynch.
n. Oak.
X. G. SANBoRN.
j. +. MCkOANE. Register.
Agent 4-20 5-25
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Minot. N. Oak, March IL, 1904.
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 Register
N. d.. on April p 1901, viz:
George A. McGsf
for the SO u Section q, Twp. Ta& snge ST. ~
He names the following witEes 9, TO prove
his continuous residence upon Standardization
of said land, viz
r. w. Jones Geo. Treat. F. W. Beach aid
J. j. Coyle. All Of Minot, N. D. r. G,AANBeRN.
Register 3-l6 4-20.
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NOTICE FOR BIDS

Board OF Directors for Norman School district
OF Ward County. ". ID. will receive sealed bids
trlct. Plan and specifications will be seen ut
the Clerk Once. bond or = certified check
for $4,000 must accompany each bid for the
faithful performance to enter into a contract.
Bids will be opened at O'Clock y. M. May s3ri
1904 AT the Clerks Office at II esnant r. o.. N.
ID. Board reserves the right to reject any or
al Bids
Dated NJ Norman this 18th day OF April
1894 John A. Berg Dist Clerk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-15
.GEORGETONN'S BIG
GAME TOMORROW
Meets Old Harvard in An
nual Contest.
CRUMLEY AGAINST CLARKS0N
Blue and Gray Had Last Hard Prac-
tice Yesterday-Changes
in Lineup.

The Georgetown varsity bail team
took fits last hard practice yesterday
afternoon in preparation for tomorrow 5
struggle with Harvard at Georgetown
Field. The work was such a decided
Improvement over anything that the
team has done since the vale game that
the students are now more hopeful Of
winning from the men from Cambridge.
The practice was devoted TO both field
Ing and batting, and every member Of
the squad, both regular and substitute.
was given a chance at the plate and in
the field.
Captain Morgan is still suffering a
little from the ankle which he hurt in
sliding TO the plate in the Syracuse
game. but this is not expected to great
ly interfere with his work in the i'm
portant game which Will be decided to-
morrow afternoon
The snake-up made after the Wash
fngtOn games will determine the lineup
Of the team I'm the game with the Grim
son This viii be Downing, first base;
Dorman, shortstoD; Hart. catcher; APP
perious. left field; Captain Morgan, third
base; Hanretty. second base; McGetti-
gan. center field; Burns, right field;
Crumley. pitcher
The Harvard team, accompanied by a
large number Of supporters. will arrive
this evening and Will be quartered al
the Arlington. Walter tiarkSOn Will DC
the twTliuR for the Crimson. lie Is con
sidered easily one or the greatest pilct4-
ers in the collegiate ranks. and the
pitchers battle between he and CruIn-
/ ley promises 20 be feature Of the
The game viii be called at 4 o'clock.
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COLUMBIAN MEETS
THE nUTES TOMORROW
Gallaudet Will Line Up Against Old
Rival at University
Park

Columbian University will tomorrow
afternoon meet her old rival. Gallaudet.
at baseball. at University Park. Seven
teenth and c Streets northwest.
Several changes have been made IN
the lineup of the Columbian team and
better results are expected by Captain
Bielaski. The boys have not yet sue
ceeded in winning a single game. but
are confident of adding the first victory
to their credit tomorrow by defeating
the Mutes. The lineup Of the Column
bian team for tomorrow has not yet
been definitely decided upon.
With Noble in the box Columbian
showed a noticeable Improvement in the
game with Syracuse on Tuesday, and
gave the New Workers a hard fight for
victory. Had the team played together
better it would probably have won. but
il went to pieces a critical stages Of
the game.
In the pitching department Columbian
Is especially weak, and Gallaudet Will
have the advantage over II in the box
Both teams are rather weak this season,
but appear TO be pretty evenly matched
and a good game may be expected