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St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

T. All Whom it May Concern:
We. the officers and members of
the First Baptist Church, do here
by protest and condemn the pub
lie rumor that was circulated
through the Town of Covington
agains, our pastor, Rev. J. W.
Daniels, to be untrue and false
hood of the blacklist die, pub
l'shed against him by one Wallace
BENJAMIN, in regard to his (Wal'
lace Benjam,n's) family. We, the
Church, appointed committee of
five brethren Of the Church to go
and see Mr.. Benjami and wife at
once, and they went to his house
aud his wife testified before we
five witnesses that the report
against Rev. Denlels was not true
concerning her; that he had al
ways treated her as a christian gen.
tleman and a preacher. and she
protested against the rumor. We
also met her husband. Mr.. Wallace
BENJAMIN, ard he made the same
statement. He said the report was
not true and be knew nothing about
it, and testihed to it in the presence
of we five witnesses.
We, the Committee,
GEORGE NAsHINGToS.
ROBERT TYSON.
OTHo VIRGIL
GEORGE CALLAHAN.
REV. ELIJAH WILLIAMS.
Attest, as counsellers:
REV. b. D Dixon.
REV. A. r. OLLEGE.
REV. s. j. JACKSON.
BRO HENRY WILLIAMS.
Bro. A. SHOWERS.
Bro. A. ALLEN. /
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

We, the undersigned, hereby
express our sincere thanks 10
friends and ne'ghbors, especially
10 Mrs. Casimer SECOND and Mrs.
Emile SECOND, for their assistance
on the occasion of the death of our
sou, Louis J. Abadie.
MIR. and MRS. l., E. AEADlE.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
MIST RE QUICK.

Pains in the stomach and attacks OF
the collie come on so suddenly and are
SO extremely painful that immediate re-
lief must be obtained. There is no ne
cessity of sending for doctor In such
cases. II Z bottle of Chamberlains's 8
Collie. Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy Is
at hand. No Doctor can prescribe q
better medicine. For sale by Jos. s.
Claverie, druggist.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
t'Marriage Bells. -

The marriage of Miss Eta NORM to
Nj. JobP S. EeD:in was celebrated on
Tuesday evening, December IL, 1905.
at tue residence Of her aunt, Mrs. James
2. Guinault, in the .'reeence OF q large
assemblage Il relatives aud friends.
Tall, graceful palms aud ferns were
:roupe: best 'e the beautiful bower of
crystal lace and long steamers of
white sam ribbon, from which hung q
handsome marliegc hell, under which
ibe couple stood duyius the impressive
ccrelp ony. which WAS performed ny .he
Rev. A. H Becker. The wedding ]0arch
Was played At O'Clock, the appointed
houy. As he 1shers led the way, the
maid OF loror. Miss Bertha Thiel, and
the riu; bea' e.. li:;le Miss Yvonne
Guiualli, immediately preceded the
bride, who was escorted bv her father,
Mr.. Eugene =. Mori", MIR. John s.
EentiD, the bridegroom, awaiting her
with his nest maD, Mr.. 8. Cara. The
bridesmaid, Miss Eertha Thicl. was
daiutily gowned in grandmother's swiss
and carried lovely bouquet Of pink
roses, tied with streLmers OF pink satin
ribboD, land little Miss Yvonns Gu,uault,
cousin to the bride, was beautifully
gowned in rose-pink silk and lace and
carried handsome pillow Ut white
satin and real lace. The bride, an ex-
ceedingly young and pretty girl. was
gownea in pink crepe de chine over
white silk aud bertha Of beautiful
real lace. Orange blossoms acid the
long tulle veil In place. Brides roses,
maiden hair and asparagus ferns, tied
with long streamers OF white satin rib.
bons, were carried.
After the ceremony, the bridal party,
and relatives and friends were inform
ally entertained at The home of the
brides aunt, and later the yourg couple
left for their new home, 1916 Dauphine
street, where they 20 to housekeeping
in their pretty, cozy little cottage.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
WHEN YQu HAYt A GOLD

You want a remedy that will not only
give quick relief but effect permanent
cure.
You want a remedy that will relieve
the lungs ana keep expectoration easy.
You want remedy that will counter
act sny tendency toward pneumonia.
You want q remedy taat is pleasant
and safe to take.
Chxmberlain's Cough Remedy meets
all Of these requirements and for the
speedy aud permanent cure Of bad colds
stands without peer. For sale BY Jos.
y. .::Claverie, druggist.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
limited States Land Office

United States Land Office.
New Orleans La, Nov. %, 1906
Notice is hereby givon that the follow
,nR.named settler has died notice Of his
intention to make anal proof, in
support of his claim. and that said
proc, will be made before the Register
and Receiver, at New Orleans. en- We'd.
nesday, January 10. 1905, viz:
LEMUEL THOMPSON,
Father Of John O. Thompson, deceased
who made homestead entry No. 20, 1l0
for the east half Of the southeast
Quarter, northwest Quarter Of southeast
quarter and northeast quarter Of south.
west quarter, section 80. township g.
south range 10 east, st. Helena Meridian
He nal-es the follu~ ing Witnesses to
prove Lis continuous residence upon
aud cultivation of said Land viz:
Henry Cooper, Rube Bennett. Jacob
Core and Rea Mckee, Ill Of Alma. Ii.
de2-5t WALTER L OcHxN, Register.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
CLEARED FOR ACTION

When the body is cleared for action,
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills. you car
tell it by the bloom OF health on the
cheeks; the brightness of the eyes; the
firnness of the flesh and muscles; the
buoyancy of the mind. Try them. A,
J. L. Watkins, City Drug Store. and Jos.
S. Claverie's Drug Store. Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS

Is a feast day of obligation. Mon
day, December 25, holy mass will
therefor be celebrated a: st. Peter
Church. Covington, Al 8 A. N. High
mass and demolition OF the holy
sacrament at 10 A NJ. In Madison
Vile. at 8 A. NJ. and ga. In Abita
Syringe, at 81 NJ. and 9 A. II In
The chapel, near Eedico River, at
8 A NJ. aud 8 A. N.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
No Trespassing.

All persons are hereby forbidden, to
hunt, trap, or otherwise tresspass on
the lands of, the undersigned under
penalty of the law.
HOWARD A. PIERC e.
JOHH D. COC- SIN.
TAYLOR COUSIN.
JNO. A. TODIs, JR.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

For a full line of toys, dolls,
wagons, email chairs, rockers,
drums, air rifles, rocking horses,
go.carts, and also full line of
fire works, call on Hebert Bros.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Work has commenced on the
Foundation of the two-story brick
building Of H. H. Smith q Sons,
on Columbia Street. When com
pleled, i, will be an ornament 10
our main business ,horoughfare.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
COURT ITEMS.
CRIMINAL CASES.

State Va. Cyril Ray; mol pressed
State vs.. Sam Dawes, carrying
concealed weapons $25 and costs,
or thirty days.
State vs.. Wesley AlIsobrook ; mol
pressed.
Cord.lia DuLoury vs. William
Phillips; dismissed at plaintiffs 3
cost.
II. l.. Nick & Co. vs.. O. Perry
Thomas dismissed at plaintiff g
cost.
State vs. Eud MeiIleur, assault
will, dangerous weapon; six
months aGd costs, or thirty da, 8,
to be hired oct by Police Jury.
State w. Jack Blackwell, carry
ing concealed weapons, $25 aud
costs. or thirty days; to be worked
on public road
Slate vs. Henry Hart. carrying
concealed weapons: not guilty.
State vs. Henderson Bahaln, cut.
ting with Intent to kill; not guilty.
State vs. Cbas. Owens, carrying
concealed weapons sixty days aud
costs, or thirty days; to be hired
out by Police Jury.
Walter Allison, carrying concealed
woapons; $40 and costs, or thirty
days.
State vs. Jessie Williams Court
sustained the prescription.
State w. james Mcintyre, carry
ing concesIed weapons; $50 and
costs, or thirty days; subject to
work on the publi; road
State vs.. Robt Andrew, disturb
ing The peace by disclarging fire.
arms across public street; six.y
days and :;osts, or thirty days; TO
be hired out by the Police jury.
State vs. Clarence Tay lor, cary.
ing concealed weapons; SIS, tn
day and costs, or thirty, Gays; To
be hired out by Police Jury.
State VS.. James Jenkins, carrying
concealed weapons; S25 ana costs.
Or thirty days; subject to work on
public roads.
State vs.. Hal Perlyman, cutting
with dangerous, weapon with ib-
tent to kill; three years in the peni,
Tertiary.
CIVIL CASES.
Preston Willie vs.. Greenlaw Lum-
Der Co., Ltd. /; dismissed at defend.
ants cost.
George McN,:lty vs.. X. K. Min
ton; judgment il favor Of .'Iaintiff.
Greenlaw Lumber Co, Ltd, VS.
Rae Mckee; Judgment for plain
tiff.
MIS-. Samantha Keyler vs.. j l..
Bernard; Judgment for plaintiff.
II. L. Heymann vs.. Si:as E.
Bayne; judgment for plaintiff.
Benjamin o. jenkins vs.. Mary
A. Crawford, divorce; judgment
Tor plaintiff.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
A nice line of holiday goods.
Christmas cards, ETC., Al w. L.
Watkins City Drug Store.

We acknowledge the rece'. !. this
week OF handsome and usefel cal
eodars from 4. J. Frederick, g.
h J. Barrere and +. j. Lacioix,
general merchants; the Coy'ng.on
Grocery and Grain Co., Ltd, and
IN attractive calendar and years
memorandum book from j. b.
Kent q Co., general insurance
agents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
WOOD FOR SALE

Oak Wood. Light Wood, Fire
Chunks and Back Logs. Now is
the time to order your winter wood
and have it all in your yard when
you need it. The Enterprls e Steam
Wood Yard is ready to supply your
wants at very reasonable rates.
Stove wood at the regular price
$l.O0 and l.25 per load.
WM. B1ERY. Mgr.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

FOR Rem IA nice new cot.
tage, seven rooms and pantry,
stable and good shade. Opposite
Mr.. f.. Norman's residence, on
4th Ave.
Furnished house, six rooms,
four bedrooms, dining room,
kitchen and hall. Good water,
shade and fruit trees. Flowe,
garden. Stable. Apply to
MRS. FUXA.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

The St. Tammany Banking Com
pany and Savings Bank tenders to
The public every facility tor doing
q general banking business. Special
attention given to small deposltors.
we insure all money entrusted to US
against loss. Safety deposit boxes
for rent IN fire proof vault.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

A Beautiful line of Burn. Wood
Novelties and other pretty things
suitable tor presents will be found
at Porter's S aud 10 cent Store.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Mr.. Hardy II. Smith and Mr..
]. B. WORKMAN have been quite i'll
this week. We hope they will
soon be all right again.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
December %. 1905.
u. A. O. D

Bus,le Falaya Gravel No. 2l
Meets on the frs. and third Saturdays
In the month, at 7:3O P. NJ, IN the
Masonic building. Covington, La.
jNo. l.. JENKINS, Noble Arch.
r, B, HEMPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

FOR SALE.-Lots l and 2, in
square l03, in Helena, near Abita
Springs. Price $50 90 each. Ap.
ply at this office.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
AUCTION SALE.

The contents Of the Bar Room
of the late Charles G. Kleemal
will be sold at public auction OF
Saturday, Jan, 80. 1905, terms o.
sale-Cash.
T. E. BREwSr TER.
Auctioneer.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

There will be Lutheran services,
with Christmas sermon, Sunday, Al
II A. NJ. in AIandeville, and Ut $3.50
r. M in Abita Springs.
All welcome.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Mrs. Milton Burns and Miss En-
ma Core, of the Second Ward,
spent last Thursday and Friday in
Coving,on, the guests of Mrs. ".
q. Kentzel. ~
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

We take this occasion 10 wish
our readers a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New year.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Mr.. Cbas. Scie1-er and Mrs.
Ira STRAIN were married 10 Mande
Vile last week, at the Catholic
Church. Father Roth officiating.
We extend congratulations.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

FOR SALE CHEAP.-A pleyel
piano, IN good condition. Apply u,
this Office.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Everything in the line of Toys
at r. J. Lacroix's.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Miss Se7moura Hadden, ''eturned
last week, after a visl. of four
months to relatives IN North and
South Carolina.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

We issue our usual holiday
supplement this week, which con-
tains seasonable and interesting
reading for both old and young.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
SIXTH WARD DRY.

The election IN 'ie Sixth Ward,
last Saturday, o" he liquor licence
question, passed off quietly, and re-.
suited in victory for those op-
posed 10 the sale of intoxicating
liquor in SAID ward. The vote was
as follows; .
Againsi license ~
For license 80
Total :. IS
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

The schools are closed FOR the
holidays, and .ie teachers ard pu'
pills will doubtless j',v ueir va
cat;On O The fullest extent.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Lace Pins, Rings, Sleeve But.
tons, Scarf Pms, etc., at j. +.
Doty's, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

FOR SALE CHEAP omilh b
Premier r. w. No. 2, IN splendid
condition. Apply to J. +. N''soo's
Insurance Agency, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Miss Katie Kennel returned last
,Thursday, after a few days visit
to relatives in New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

The saw mill plant near Abita
Springs was SOLD at public auction
IN New Orleans last Tuesday by
Danzier & Tess,er, for $l025 90.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

For the cheapest and best toys OF
all kinds 60 to G. &. Forsyth's.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

New Orleans papers Sl.00 per
month. LIONEL CHAMPAGNE,
News Agent.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Get your fruit cake supplies from
p. j. Lacoix's.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

FOUND. A gold ring was
found in St. Peters Church in
Covipgton two weeks ago. The
owner can recover the same by
calling at priests residence and
proving property.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
A fine line of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, etc.. at J. +. F.,DotY's.

Mr.. j. e. Burns ana family, of
the Second Ward, moved to Gov
inpton last Thursday, aid are now
locsled in the fine cottage which
he recently bought from Judge
T,hos. NJ. Burns. on Columbia
street.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

We have bad a week of dark and
disagreeable weather.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
Successor Of VIM. ]. Mayae!d.

Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana, in and for tie Parish OF
St. Tammsny.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

After Jan. l, the st. Tammany
Banking Go. and Savings Bank
will pay per cent interest on time
deposits. A small deposit weekly
will soon amount TO q large cum,
that will come in handy when most
needed, We call attention to their
advertisement III another column.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

,;lsbor II. e. Morrison, y. d..
OF the Southern Methodist Church,
whose residence is IN New Orleal 8,
preached In the First Methodist
. nurch here twice last Sunday to
large congregatlo' 8. He took up
: collection 10 wipe out small
balauce against the debt OF the
church, aud raised practically the
whole amount.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
CARD OF THANKS.

Majority against license, 9.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

All good guaranteed as repre-.
seuted or money refunded, by J.
F. Doty, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

J. F. Doty has a nice line of La,
dies and Gents watches.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

MARRIED. On Wednesday,
Dec. 20, 1905, at St. Peters
Church, in Covington, Archie ".
Jones and Miss Jeanette Con-
naugh!on, Rev. Jos. Koegerl Off.
clating.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
Fireworks Ordinance.

Now that the holiday season
is near at hand, we publish the fol-.
lowing Ordinance, adopted Dec. Z,
1897, for the information of the
public:
BE II ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of
Covinglou, That the discharge of
fireworks of any description; ls
hereby prohibited within the town
of Covington between the limits of
Florida, New Hampshire, Rutland
and Gibson Streets. All persons
violating the provisions Of this
ordinance, on conviction before
the Mayor. shall be fined not ex,
ceeding five dollars, or imprisoned
five '''ays IN Jail, at the discretion
of the Mayor.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23

Porter's 5 and 10 Cents Store
will be headquarters for Santa
Claus.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
WARMING NOTICE TO TIMBER 1IlsspAsSfRS

Phone 223.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
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&. Wa,'1n'an!J 5arlnf'
December 23, 1905.
u. A. O. D
Busue ralaya Gravel No. 81
Meets on the frs, and third Saturdays
In the month, at 1880 P. M, IN the
Masonic building. Covington, La.
1No. l.. JENKINS. Noble Arch.
r. B. HEMrEL Secretary.
We have bad week of dark and
disagreeable weather.
We take this occasion to wish
our readers a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New year.
Miss Katie Kennel returned last
Thursday, after a few days visit
to relatives in New Orleans.
Mr.. Hardy H. Smith and Mr..
J. B. WORKMAN have been quite ill
this week. We hope they will
soon be all right again.
Miss SeYmoura Hadden, returned
last week, after a visl. of four
months to relatives IN North and
South Carolina.
We issue our usual holiday
supplement this week, which con-
tains seasonable and interesting
reading for both old and young.
The saw mill plant near Abita
Springs was solo at public auction
In New Orleans last tuesday by
Danzier & Tess,er, for Slo25 90.
The schools are closed for the
holidays, and .ae ,eac:'=rs ard pu'
pills will doubtless j''v 1eir Va
cation o The fullest extent.
Mr.. Cbas. Sciei<er and Mrs.
Ira STRAIN were married 10 Mande
vile last week, at the Catholic
Church. Father Roth officiating.
We extend congratulations.
Mrs. Milton Burns and Miss En-
ma Core, of the Second Ward,
spent last Thursday and Friday in
Covington, the guests Of Mrs. ".
q. Kentzel.
There will be Lutheran services,
with Christmas sermon, Sunday, At
II A. NJ. in Msndeville, and ut $3.50
r. N in Abita Springs.
All welcome.
Work has commenced on the
foundation Of the two-story brick
building Of H. H. Smith & Sons,
on Columbia Street. When com
pleled, i, will be an ornament TO
our main business ,horoughfare.
FOR SALE CHEAP omi.h
Premier r. w. No. 2, IN splendid
condition. Apply to J. e. N''soo's
Insurance Agency, Covington, La.
The St. Tammany Banking Com
pany and Savings Bank tenders to
The public every facility tor doing
general banking business. Special
attention given TO small deposltors.
We insure all money entrusted to US
against loss. Safety deposit boxes
for rent IN fire proof vault.
A nice line of holiday goods.
Christmas cards, etc., Al w. l..
Watkins City Drug Store.
We acknowledge the recei. ! this
week OF handsome and usefel cal
eud.rs from 4. J. Frederick, =.
d J. Barrere and +. j. Laciolx,
general merchants; the Coy'ogton
Grocery and Grain Co., Ltd, and
IN attractive calendar and years
memorandum book from j. b.
Kent 4 Co., general insurance
agents.
A fine line of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, etc.. at }. F.,Doty's.
Mr. l. e.. kurns and family. of |
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-23
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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-06-29
FLYER is WRECKED.
Twentieth Century Limited Ditched
n Mentor. Ohio.


Running at the rate Of more than fifty
miles an hour the Twentieth Century
Limited on the Lake Shore Railroad
| dashed into all open switch at the pas
senger station at Mentor, o., shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock Wednesday night. Vt
least eleven persons were killed and
| twelve or fifteen badly injured, some ia
tally.
The combination baggage and smoking
buffet car and the coach behind it caught
fire and were destroyed.
The dead are John r. Bennett, patent
attorney, New York City, burned to
death; Thomas Il. Morgan, of the Well
man-Seaver Manufacturing Company,
Cleveland, burned to death; Allen Ty-
| her, engineer, COllinwood, O., crushed
under engine; Newt. Walters, baggage
| man, Hamburg, N. Y; Fireman Graham,
Collinwood, o.; w. D. Mickey, Rev
York, identified by Y. NJ. c. A. card.
Five bodies horribly burned were TAX
en- from the wreck. 1t was impossible tc
identify them at the scene of the wreck.
The accident happened opposite the
| station at Mentor. about twenty-five miles
east of Cleveland. At this time the Off
Gals are unable to account in any way
for the accident. This was the fourth
trip Of the flyer on its way from Chica.
go to New York on an eighteen-hour
schedule. The train was the fastest long
distance train the world. The train
hauled out of Cleveland five cars-four
Pullmans and buffet car. The comb.
| nation car was burned completely, but
| cooled off at II 80 o'clock so that resc,l-
ers could get to work. About fifteen
passengers were known to have been rid
| ing in this, and at least six of the num-
Der are dead.
Engineer Tyner, of the train was TAX
en- from under the engine dead and horri-
bly, mangled about two hours after the
accident.
Fire departments from Mentor and
from Paynesville, O., were called and
were at work trying to extinguish the
flames in the combination car within
| thirty minutes after the wreck occurred.
The injured went sent to Cleveland OF
! a special train.
The sleeper behind the combination
car swung off the track and crashed into
the freight depot, which was completely
destroyed
The engine was turned completely
around when it struck the freight depot
| Every car left the track, the rear truck
of the last coach only remaining Oh the
| rails.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-06-29
FATAL FIRE AT ELkhORH.
Fred PLash Dead and Wife serious
" Burned by Exploding Oil.

Fred Paash. German farmer RESIDING
near Elkhorn, is dead and his VIE seh-
ously burned as the result of an explosion
of coal oil.
Wednesday evening about g O'Clock Mr..
Paash started > light fire in the stove.
After igniting the fuel he poured OIL out
of a five-gallon can on the FIRE. Flames
were Immediately communicated to the
can, which exploded. covering the unfor-
tunate man with burning oil. His wl1e
came to his assistance. but could 90
nothing to save him and he fell to the
floor in an unconscious condition, burned
from head to foot. He died about III
o'clock Wednesday night
His wife suffering from burns and the
flesh falling from her body, which was
then practically nude. walked to the
home of neighbor, where she was Civ
en- such treatment as could be administer
ed. She is in Il critical condition and
was taken to hospital.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-06-29
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING
Railroad Wants Right of Way
Through Dakota County.

Condemnation proceedings have been
commenced in the county court Of Judge
j. J. Einers. at Dakota City. by the
Sioux City and Western Railway Com
pany against over 100 property owners
between South Sioux City and Homer,
to have appraised the damages arising
from the building of the proposed exteu-
sion Of the Sioux City-Ashland extension
Of the Great Northern Railway. Sheriff
Hansen has sworn in two special depu-
ties who are now at work serving no.
tees on the resident property owners.
Judge Eimers has appointed the fol-
lowing board of appraisers who are all
among the substantial farmer residents
Of the county: j. +. Learner, William
Cheney. John Boiler Thomas G. Baird,
George II. Harris and Thomas G. Clapp.
They Will hold their first meeting at the
office Of the county judge on the 18th
inst
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-06-29
ACCUSED OF FORGERY. q
Another Warrant Issued for Former
PHILADELPHIA Official.

For the second time within a weel
John w. Hill, former chief Of the bureau
of filtration, at Philadelphia, Pa, wa:
arrested Friday on charges of forgery
and classifying certaing books and papers
for the purpose Of defrauding the city Of
Philadelphia.
After a hearing lasting nearly ST.,
hours, he was held in $1,000 bail fol
trial. His arrest Friday was surprise
coming so close on his statement of in.
nocence of forgery and Justification OF
records, on which he was held OH $4,000
on Wednesday.
The principal witness against Mr.. Hill
was s. G. Garrett, a former employe OF
the filtration bureau. Evidence was pro.
duced to show that work done by Daniel
J. McNichol, a contractor, was padded
and the city was defrauded out Of about
$4,000. Counsel for the defense claim
ed that the evidence produced did not
prove Mr.. Hill guilty Of the offenses
charged.