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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03
VICTIMS IN MIDDLE WEST,

w. IL. Holman, Il wealthy Omaha
man, entered into deal with him and
upon investigation found that such
deeds had been recorded here; that the
| title to the property was clear, and he
| therefore traded certain valuable ON
aha property to Anderson. who for q
! balance owed to him took mortgage
on part Of the property for $500. The
amount involved in this one transac-
ton was $500, part of which Homan
paid in cash. Once the deal was COM
| pleted, Anderson Immediately sold the
property to an innocent third purchas-
er for cash ut IL price far below the
market value, and left Omaha. Holman
soon learned that the deeds he had re-
ceiVed were. fOrgeries, and that even
the deeds which had been placed on re-
cord in this city had been forged.
Anderson went from Omaha to Kan
SaS City. where, under the name OF
Springer, he successfully worked the
game again. but in this transaction he
got another man so involved in the
case that when officers began to look
| for Anderson. alias Springer, they ar
rested his dupe, but were unable to
successfully prosecute him.
Then Anderson went to Chicago,
where he advertised extensively that
/ he had California property to exchange
! for eastern property. He had suite
of offices in business block and under
/ the name eff j. w. Johnson he found
other victims. The extent of his oper-
+ atiOns in Chicago is not known, but
Chief of Police O'Neill would like to
have him behind the bars Of the Cook
! county jail.
SOLD SAM, LAND MANY TIMES.
| Meantime the officers had been work
| leg on the Omaha fraud. Holman set
! the machinery of the law in operation
and Chief OF Police DOnahue took up
the case. The more he investigated it
! the more extensive AndersOn's opera
tiOnS appeared. He had sold the prop
erty which Mrs. GriswOld owns not
only to persons in Omaha, but had
disposed Of portions Of it in Norfolk,
: Blair and Kearney, Neb., Council
Bluffs, CreStOn, Missouri Valley and
Ida Grove, Iowa, and also in Kansas
City. How much the fOrger realized
in these transactions is not known,
but the amount was very large.
Charged with having assisted Carl
Anderson in his wholesale land frauds,
Mrs. f.. w. Allen, 4 bride of two days,
was taken from her husbands side in
Pasadena Monday, brought to Los
Angeles and lodged in the City Jail.
Today II felony complaint will be
lodged against her, and with Anderson
She will be arraigned in court. She
has made Il statement To the officers,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

hundreds OF thousands of dollars.
Time and again did officers in various
places think: they had him, but he
slipped through their fingers. 1t was
for the Los Angeles detective force to
finally land this leader in what is
known to be q gang of land swindleps.
who have parted many an easterner
from his money, giving in return only
forged deeds and mortgages on prop.
erty to which the members of the gang
never had title. How many members
there are in 4this gang of crooks the
detectives do not know, but they assert
they have abundant evidence to prove
that the man whom they arrested last
night is the ringleader in the gang.
WOMEN MEMBERS OF GANG.
The officers would have preferred
waiting until such time as they would
have been able to capture others of the
gang, several women among them, but
the opportunity came last night to
clinch certain case against the ring.
leader, and they nabbed him, trusting
| that his confession will lead to the cap
ture of the others. Although he ad-
mitted his own guilt, he refused posi-.
lively to reveal the identity of any OF
the persons who have been assisting
him. He took his arrest in O manner
which led the officers to believe he
would commit suicide if given an OPP
pOrtunity. The prisoner was. there
fore, not Onl y lockedup, but was placed
under special guard.
Last September the authorities here
learned that some person had been of.
fering to trade California property for
farms and city lots in the Middle West
and that when several such trades were
made, and the persons who made the
deals came here to claim what they
thought they had secured, they found
they had been victimized by q gang OF
fOrgers and the deeds they had secured
were valueless. Many such cases were
reported within month, and finally Il
case was discovered in which the Off
GERS were able to trace the fOrgeries to
this city.
Mrs. Mary GriswOld, widow. whose
home is in Sioux City, Iowa, and who
is the mother OF the young banker who
was killed in the attempt to hold up
and rob Santa Monica electric car
two years ago, owns Il number OF
pieces Of realty in this city: property
in paSadenafand elsewhere in Los An
4eles county. \ man who gave the
name Of Carl Anderson appeared in
Omaha and advertised certain CalifOr-
MIA property for sale. He exhibited
deeds which bore what purpOrted to
be the signature of Mrs. GriswOld, and
offered the property mentioned in these
deeds for property in the vicinity OF
Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

loss. Attorney S. =. milford, who
represents Mrs. Griswold, called at
the City Jail yesterday afternoon and
had q long consultation with Anderson
who made q complete statement of how
he transactedh his fraudulent land deals.
The prisoner is more than go years of
age and financially is quite we'll to do.
His home was at Audubon, Iowa, whore
his family is considered respectable.
He has wife and several children,
bnt had separated from them and they
are supposed to be somewhere in this
part of the country.
The one request which Anderson
makes in consideration of his willing
ness to plead guilty is that he be per-
mitted to have several persons who
have known him for years testify as to
his former responsibility. He takes all
the blame upon himself for the crimes
and asserts that the Massey woman
knew nothing of his Intentions and did
simply what he asked her to do in con-
sideration of Sl5.
News of this arrest caused more ex-
citement ia Audubon than anything
we have had recently. The first paper
received gave the name as Carl Ander-
son, but had double column picture
of him which bore so striking resem-
blance of Mr.. Overholtzer that the
several hundred people who saw it
were almost unanimous in the belief
that it was Jake Some of his at
tempted deals when here last were
given out and the circumstances OF
the case we're almost conclusive.
News was received yesterday that he
had acknowledged his name.
The story of the crimes charged to
Mr.. Overholtzer covers a wide terri
tory and while the Los Angeles detec-
tives may be attempting to obtain
credit for an arrest of the leader OF a
very slick gang of swindlers without
evidence to convict on many of the
charges, in view of the confession to
the Los Angeles crime it certainly
looks bad for Mr.. Overholtzer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

The first annual township commence
ment viii be held at Melville Center
school house this evening. The fol-
lowing pupils have completed the
course of study and viii be graduated:
Goldie Smith, Susie Law, Clyde Keith,
Albert Mcclure, Russell Thomas and
Roy Hunt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Gus Keith sold his lunch counter to
Bert and Chas. Delahoyde last Thurs
day. The new firm have made some
improvements.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Come in and we will convince you
that we can save you money on your
kitchen and furnishing goods.
G, w. HOOVER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

When shipping any kind of Live
Stock, cOnsign to Drumm Commission
Co., Union Stock Yards, Chicago.
They will get You the best prices, good
fills, and give you square deal in
every way. Write them for market
information. SIS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Henry Hale was quite sick the latter
part of last week, but is now improv-
ing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Mrs. DIETRICH is busy working up
an entertainment for the High School
musical and literary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Rev. Sheets, pastor OF the Christian
church at Lewis, was visiting Rev.
Mccormick here Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Henry Wulf, OF Manning, and Will
Ross, of Ross, attended \. O. I. W.
lodge here Monday night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03
they say, in which she admits her con

they say, in which she admits her con-
| nectiOn with AnderSOn's deals.
| The arrest was made by Detectives
Hawley, Murphy and Benedict, who
from the first, and particularly since
the arrest of Anderson Saturday night,
have been looking for the woman in
the case. How they found her and
what their information is as to other
members OF the gang of land sharks,
| of which Anderson was the head, the
| officers are not ready to make public,
| because they expect TO make other ar
rests.
The statements OF the woman are con-
| firmed by what Anderson himself says.
He declared from the moment of his
| arrest that the woman did not know
| she was doing wrong. Whether that
will save her or not remains to be seen.
In order that she may suffer no loss
| by reason of AndersOn'S forgeries and
that there shall be no question as to
her ownership OF her property, Mrs.
Mary A. Griswold filed suit yesterday
in the Superior court against Ander-
son and w. II. Holman, the latter Of
Omaha, to quiet title to the property
involved in and described by the forged
deeds. The property consists OF five
acres on Los Robles avenue, Pasadena.
The complaint recites that on Septem-
Der 26, 1908, q woman accompanied by
Anderson appeared beforeJ ohm Wayre
a notary yublic, and representing her
self to be Mrs. Griswold, executed
deeds to the property in favor of An
derson. The consideration named in
the deed was $2450. Continuing the
complaint recites that after this forged
deed had been executed, Anderson took
the deed to Omaha and there repre-
senting that he owned the property, he
transferred it to w. r. Homan, the
details of that transaction being given
in full. Mrs. Griswold prays the
| court to compel Anderson to cancel a
mortgage which he secured on a por-
ton of the property from Holman and
also to oblige Holman to execute a
quit-claim deed to the property (which
Anderson pretended TO sell him. In
the event OF the refusal of either, the
court is asked to make such order as
may be necessary to remove the cloud
now upon Mrs. Griswold's property
by reason of Anderson's criminal ac-
ton.
ANDERSON PEN1TENT.
Realizing that there is not the slight
L L = ALL 1~H~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

j. f. Thompson, of Malvern, deputy
for the A. O. L. w. lodge finished his
work here Monday and went to Man
ming. He was quite successful in his
work
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

You may expect very pleasant
musical surprise Sunday evening at
the Christian church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Carpet weaving l0cts per yard.
fourth house south of German church.
81 MARY HENSHALL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Bart Feney and family moved Tues
day to the farm in Melville township
which they will live on thecOming year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Carson Ohm, of Manning, was an
Audubon visitor Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Mr.. Steele, of Coon Rapids, is
visiting the family OF his sister, Mrs
G.. G.. Nelson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03
ANDERSON PENITENT,

Realizing that there is not the slight
est hope for him to successfully defend
himself against the criminal prosecu-
ton, Anderson not only has admitted
his guilt OF the charge of forgery, but
has expressed u willingness to assist
Mrs. Griswold to protect herself from
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

Mrs. Hill entertained at dinner
Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

The council called 10 recognize the
newly organized baptist church At
Burbank, met Wednesday afternoon
and evening. The sermon was
preached by Rev. Craig S. ThomA Of
vermillion. His subject was. '.The
Conquest Of Canaan After the SER
mon Rev. Hupp called for recruits TO
the Masters service and fourteen re-
Quested prayer Deacon Davis Of Ver~
million, moderator Of the Southern
Association, gave the hand OF fellow
ship 10 the church, through their pas
tor, Rev. Hnpp. Rev. M. j. Sigler,
district missionary for South Dakota,
gave the charge TO the church and
Rev. Jensen, pastor at Spirit Mound,
offered the prayer Of recognition. The
meeting was one Of spiritual power
and will long be remembered BY the
community.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

The countys dads were IN session
yesterday aid today The business
before them win not accomplished I'M
til this even Ing or tomorrow morning.
Look out FIR the full official proceed
lngs next week.
Al number Of the young friends Of
Robert Schumacher were royalty EN-
sertained at bis home on Saturday
afternoon, the occasion being his
ninth birthday. A delicious lunch was
served. Robert was the recipient o.
several pretty and useful presents.
The lecture on "Wireless Telegra'
phyD Lash evening was poorly attended,
| hut was, as we predicted, one OF the
best 81 the course Prof. Welbourr
I'd ade his subject very attractive, nu-
nervous experiments adding much to Ia
interest. This closes the course OF the
woman's Wednesday club for this
year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

Death and Burial Of Or. carl A. swensson.
DR.. Carl Al. Swensson, founder and
president of the Bethany Swedish
Lutheran college OF Lindsborg, Kan
sas, and one Of the mostable and promi-
nent Swedish educators In this coun-
try, died III Los Angeles, California,
last week. He was close and per-
sonal friend OF Pres. Roosevelt, who
sent the following despatch:
White House, Washington, Feb. is.
To Ernest Pthlband, Vice President
Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kas.:
deeply regret TO learn of the sad news
you have telegraphed me. Pray ex-
press my sympathies to President
SwenssOn's bereaved family. -THEo-
DoRE ROOSEVELT
The funeral was held In the audi
torinm Ia Linds5crg, Tuesday after
noon. The services were in charge OF
| DR.. Norelius OF Minnesota, president
Of the Swedish Lutheran synod OF
the United States, assisted by DR..
Abrahamson Of Chicago and DR.. Bran
dele OF Denver, president OF the Kan
sas conference. The deacons Of che
Swedish Lutheran church or Linds-
borg were the active pail bearers,
while the faculty OF Bethany college
acted as honorary pail bearers. Special
trains were run from several nearby
cities. A tribute to the dead was
chorus of 800 voices, which sang
"Worthy Is the Lamb and the
Amen" chorus from the Messiah, :
written BY Dr. Swensson himself. La
kin Stroud, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Al
Stroud, formerly Of Elk Point, is al
present student Of Bethany college
and was one Of the voices In the cho
rus Of 500 Miss Marie Runbeck
daughter OF Ole J. Runbeck OF Ahls
borg, this county, Is also a student II
Bethany college. DR.. Swensson was
still young man and his death is 1
severe loss to the Swedish Lutheran
church and the musical and education
al interests OF the Swedish people
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

MRS ANNA sTAPP.

Anna Anderson Stapp Was born
April LIST, 1864 Her girIhood days
we're spent In Union county, the home
of her birth. liz 1900 she was united
ID marriage 10 William Stapp at ST
Louis, Missouri Some time afterwards
they removed to indianapolis, Indiana,
where Mr.. stapp died In 1902. Left
alone, she then went TO Cincinnati,
Ohio, where she lived up to the time
oi her death. DEC. 9th, 1908 she was
operated on for cancer OF the breast.
After that time she never left her bed,
but relatives did not know how serious
her condition was until Feb. II. Feb.
Is her sister, Mrs. @. r.. johnson,
vent hurrying to her bedside, but,
alas, too late. She had died the day
previous 10 her sisters arrival Feb
ruary ~ Mrs. johnson arrived at
elk Point with the remains. Funeral
services will be conducted ct the
Brule Greek Lutheran church to-
day, Rev. II Dale officiating Besides
her mother, Mrs. Bretha Anderson and
sister, Mrs 9. + johnson, three broth
ers, Andrew, Ingey1rd and Thomas,
are left 10 mourn her loss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Flag Pavenents.

"Our cities are better paved than
yours" said an easterner to United
States Senator Weldon B. Hepburn of
Idaho
Yes was the reply; plenty of flags
under your feet, but not near so many
over your head as out our way
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
JENNIE MuLLoY.


Miss Jennie Mulloy died during the
night Thursday, February 18th, 81
quick consumption. 1t The home Of her
brolher-in- law, james Callahan. four
miles west Of town. She had been
seriously I'll only 4 few weeks The
funeral was attended Sunday afternoon
Ut 5 o'clock In the Catholic church In
this city.
Jennie Mulloy WAS horn It'd Iowa City,
Iona Jan. go, 1876. She was The
Aang ser u j i and MRS. John Mulloy,
Mrs. Mulioy dylsg Il years ago and
Mr. Mnlloy now living ns6rs Chamber
lain When six years OF age .InEaie
moved With her parents to Elk Point,
where they lived for two years They
then lived on the farm miles north
vest Of town until two years ago. when
they moved into town again.
She was Of kindly disposition. at
tracing and attaching 10 herself .
large number Of loyal friends who feel
her loss keenly. Two sisters and Ave
brothers remain 10 mourn her loss;
Mrs. EstelIa yerxani 81 belmont and
Mrs. Hortense Callahan Of Elk Point
and viii Mulloy 81 ST Paul, James Of
sioux City, Fred, George and Harry 81
H'ik Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
He Took No Chances.

"How do you like my new hat,
George?' asked Martha Washington as
she came home tired but radiant after
having left half of her husbands week
~ salary with the milliner
Il cannot tell lie,y replied the Fa-
Their OF His Country. looking it over.
LET us talk about the weather"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

You 10 to cali
When you feel all
Elated. buoyant gay,
Upon lass
To whom you pass
IA Your heart upon tray.
Ut You're number one;
You're having fun:
Things seem to come your ways
When. ting-a-ling,
There comes ring,
And UP jumps pretty May.
IN walks chap,
Who is, mayhap,
You think, her brothers friend,
But he sits in
Your game to win
And sees it to the end
And then you get
A Jolt. you bet,
That puts you to the bad.
He shows to you
A trick or two;
He makes you fighting mad.
Your gibe and quip>
You thought so flip
| Don't make hit at all,
But at his jokes
May nearly chokes.
You hate the fellows gall.
You rise and say
You must away;
IT'S time for you to bolt.
When safe outside
You own your pride
Has had an awful jolt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

a II or 18.year old boy TO work on a
farm In Miassscss, this summer. Only
those accustomed to farm work and
the care Of horses need apply. Apply
ut this Office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
~ Trade.

/ have good $50 acre farm, partly
Improved, near Aberdeen. S. D..
WoulS like to exchange for small farm
Or city property and pay cash differ
|enoe.
If JOE HGNRTN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
No Common Salt,

You cannot catch the turkey old
BY putting salt upon it's tail.
Unless your salt Is grains of gold
Or dollar bills you're bound to fail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Free single Tax Literatnrs.

Single Tax Literature will be sent
free toany one who writes for it.
Single Tax Information Bureau,
1887 Bedford Avenue,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
TO care q Cold in one Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qainine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
| Il 1t fails 70 cure. e. w Groves sigma
ture 10 on each box. rs cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Money Counts.

Lives of poor men all remind us
That we do not cut much ice
Grasping after fame illusive
If we haven't got the price
Let us then be up and doing,
Every one who'll kindly wait,
So that when our lives are written
Wen b. listed with the grcct
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Intelligent.

Canvasser- Is your husband Demo
crat or Republican?
LADY, guess SO. / think heard
him say something to that effect.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
When spencer boarded.

Among the stories told of Herbert
Spencer some time ago was one relat-
ing to his boarding house experiences.
His doctor had advised him that soli-
tary meals were not good for him. and
he went to boarding house, but did
not stay. The pleasant lady" who sat
next to him and who was to engage
him in light and cheerful talk was a
sad disappointment. A friend asked
her how she liked the boarding house.
Could she recommend it? "Oh. yes,
think can" she replied. 'sBut there
is a Mr.. Spencer, who thinks he knows
about science and philosophy. have
to correct him every nighty' One of
Spencer's peculiarities was to carry
about two little plugs in his pocket,
and whenever conversation around him
became annoying he took them out
and put them In his ears. London
Chronicle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

The fact that so many of their states
men wear monocles goes to prove that
the English cannot appreciate a joke.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
rnrited the MINORITY to call.

Invited the Minority to Call.
Colonel Bradley B. Smalley Is the
leader of the Democracy of Vermont.
When Governor Russell of Massachu-
sets was alive Colonel Smalley thought
it would be a fine thing to have the
governor come to Burlington and make
a speech.
He telegraphed to Russell, evil you
come to Burlington and address the
Democracy of Vermont?''
Governor Russell telegraphed back,
II am too busy to come to Vermont at
this time. but if you will come to my
house shall take great pleasure in adj
dressing you. Philadelphia Post.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Cam or THANKS.

We wish % return sincere and hearty
thanks til the numerous friends who
offered aid and sympathy 10 Us during
the recent death aud burial Of our
tnpna ma
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

III is the iarlme1 win : p-eeey S-z-------.
ter who has no trouble in keeping hi
hired men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

Do the Chinese, after all. follow ways
that are dark or ways that are yellow?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

DR. w. ! COMFY 4 SON. Elk Point,
LARSON ! RRIEHE1sG Herasiord.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
He Ought To.

He Ought To.
When you step on
a banana
And your feet fly
in the air.
Shouldn't the re-
cording angel
Turn his head
while you can
swear?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25

Did you ever notice that borrowing
neighbors are much more Objectionable
than loaning neighbors2
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-25
Hunor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
TI,s CONNIE 10 you.

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