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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
Ben Axes Writes of Frisco Horror.

Ben Axes, a former Leon boy, now in
business in San Francisco, has written
the following letter to relatives in this
city, and very kindly sent THE RE-
PORTER copy for publication:
San Francisco, Cal, April u, 1906.
DEAR RELATIVES write you in
regard to the awful earthquake and
Obstructive fire at San Francisco.
woke up at five o'clock Wednesday
morning, and as we are accustomed to
getting up at six, was wondering what
time it was and all of a sudden the
house began to shake, at a degree that
would be impossible to describe unless
YOU had witnessed previous earthquakes,
but will however give brief descrip-
ton by comparing the occasion with a
powerful person rushing up to your bed
in a mad rush and shaking it as if they
were irving to wreck the bed or make
YOU say "nuff and to give you some
idea of the way our house was rocked,
will say that the Regina music box
which was sitting against the wall was
thrown under the billiard table upside
down with the lid broken off. Both my
book cases were hurled to the floor, fall
ing on valuable furniture and smashing
same. Our china closet was thrown
over smashing everything that amount
ed to much; the dreamer that Ida gave
us was one of the things that was not
broken, it is one that she used many
years before her death.
l do not know or have any idea Of my
personal loss but it will run up into the
thousands. We will know more when
we find the extent of the insurance
companys obligations. The house that
/ am with was burned to the ground.
After the earthquake was over, which
only lasted part of a minute, ran tt
the window to see what twas doing or
the outside, then wife and throwec
our clothes on at rapid rate and went
down town, walking was the only
chance as the cars were all wrecked, sc
to complete the destruction the city
caught fire at several places, and yol
can imagine the horrible sight; the
earthquake had shaken buildings dowI
and crushed the life out Of many people
and others were pinned under wrecked
buildings. We saw and helped rescue
what we could but progress was slow OF
account of the raging fires. Heretofore
we have run blocks to witness the beau
tiful sight of fire but for years t.
come fires will be grewsome sight
You can imagine the condition when
say that | waded in coolly and helpes
rescue dead bodies and when the police
men and other forces were Dlannin!
how to get corpse when all had bee
relieved but one hand, and | called TO
an axe and willingly chopped away
corner of door that lay on it, and nov
| write this with tears in my eyes. NJ
wife remarked to me that our Own HON
was in danger and we thought it hes
to try to get home, and we indeed had
time to dodge the fires, there was not
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

use mafr1e roof. 4 circus which was
travelling in the neighborhood was
guaranteed expenses II It would stop
over and occupy the square in front
Of the Hotel de Vile. Brewster's en-.
thusiasm was such that no one could
resist helping him, and for nearly
week his friends were occupied in 50.
perintending the erection Of triumphal
arches and encouraging the shopkeep.
ers to do their best. Although the
scheme had been conceived in the spir-
It Of lark, 1t was not 80 received by
the townspeople. They were quite Sc.
rious in the matter. The railroad Of
ficials sent advertisements broadcast,
and the local cure called to thank
Brewster for resurrecting, as it were,
the obscure saint. The expression Of
his gratitude was SO mingled with fiat.
terry and appeal that Monty could not
overlook the hint that a new altar piece
had long been needed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

you to Pettlngill. might have Known
the chump would have been knocked
out by all this color" He stopped to
look down at her. and light came into
h.; eyes. Little Peggy in the great
world" he smiled; you are not ct.
You mcdowell. you need-just me-"
But Mrs. Valentine had seen him as
he stood revealed and came up In
search of Peggy. 1t was almost morn
ing. she told her. and quite time to 60
back to the hotel and sleep. So In
Rragdon's charge they wandered or, a
bit reluctantly, bit lingeringly.
1t was not until Monty was sum-
moned to rescue Reggie vanderpool
from the stern arm of the law that he
discovered the identity Of Punchinello.
Manifestly he had not been in con.
dition to recognize his assailant, and a
subsequent disagreement had driven
the first out of his head. The poor boy
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

Of a celebration. Monty proposed to
revive the custom by arranging a Sec
ond carnival.
you might just as well not come to
the Riviera at ALL" he explained, 1T
you can't see a carnival. It's a simple
matter, really. offer one prize for
the best decorated carriage and anoth-
cry one puts ON a domino and a mask.
throws confetti at every o2e else, and
there you are"
II suppose you will have the confetti
made Of thousand franc notes and Of
fer a house and lot as a prize" And
Bragdon feared that his sarcasm was
almost insulting.
Really, Monty. the scheme Is ride.
ulous." said DeMille. 1.-THE police won't
allow it."
won't they, thought said Monty ex-
ultingly. 1.-The chief happens to be Phi
lippe's brother-in-law, and we had him
on the telephone. He wouldn't listen
to the scheme until We agreed to make
him grand marshal of the parade.
Then he promised the cooperation of
the entire force and hoped to interest
his colleague, the chief Of the fire de-
partment."
"The parade will consist Of two gen
darmes and the Brewster party In car
riages," laughed Mrs. Dan. do you
expect us to 60 before or after the
bakery carts?'
I'VE review the procession from the
hotel" said Monty you needn't
worry about the fete. It's going to be
great Why. an Irishman isn't fonder
Of marching than these people are OF
having a carnival"
The men in the party went into ex-
ecutive session as soon as Monty had
gone to interview the local authorities
and seriously considered taking meas
ures to subdue their hosts eccentric
tiles, but the humor of the scheme ap
pealed to them too forcibly. and almost
before they knew it they were making
plans for the carnival.
"Of course we can't let him do it
but 1t would be sport" said Subway
Smith. think Of cakewalk between
policemen and laundresses!"
II always feel devilish the moment
get a mask on" said vanderpool. land
you know, by Jove, haven't felt that
way for years."
THAT settles II, then" said DeMille
Monty would call 1t or himself II ht
knew how It would affect Reggie"
Monty returned with the announce
ment that the mayor Of the town would
declare holiday II the American could
see his way to pay for the repairs OF
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

of care. Just before be tainted oui
there be murmured something about
his mother. He wasn't thinking OF
himself even then, you see. And.
Brag don"-this In q lower voice-"wiil
you see that his wages are properly
increased? Hello, Peggy! Look out,
you'll get wet to the skin II you do
that"
II Brewster had had any misgivings
about his ability to dispose of the bal
ance Of his fortune they were dispelled
very soon after his party landed In the
Riviera. On the pretext that the
yacht required thorough 'house
cleaning Brewster transferred his
guests to the hotel Of fascinating
village which was near the sea and
yet quite out of the world. The place
was nearly empty at the time, and the
proprietor wept tears Of JOY when
Monty engaged for his party the en-
tire first door of the house. with bal.
comics overlooking the blue Mediter
ranean and a separate dining room
and salon. Extra servants were sum-
moned, and the Brewster livery was
soon familiar sight about the village
The protests Of Peggy and the others
were only silenced when Monty threat
ened to rent villa and 60 to house
keeping.
The town quickly took on the ap.
pearance Of entertaining royal WIS.,
itor, and a number Of shops were kept
open longer than usual In the hope that
their owners might catch some Of the
Americans money. One morning Phi
lippe, the hotel proprietor, was trying
to impress Brewster with gesticula-
tory description Of the glories Of the
bataille de fieurs. 1t seemed quite
impossible to express the extent Of his
regret that the party had not arrived
in time to see 1t.
This is quite another place at that
time," he said ecstatlcally. 1T is mag
nificent! 1t is superb! If monsieur
had only seen it,!
why not have another all to our
selvesY asked Monty. But the sugges-
ton was not taken seriously.
Nevertheless the young American
and his host were in secret session for
the rest of the morning, and when the
result was announced at luncheon
there was general CONSERVATION. It ap.
peared that ten days later occurred the
fete day Of some minor saint who had
not for years been accorded the honor
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

must not forget, Monty, that there
are other years to follow this one.
Do you know what meanT
Peggy, dear, please don't lecture
me-" he begged so piteously that she
could not be serious.
1.-THE class is dismissed for today,
Monty" she said airily. But the pro-
fessor knows his duty and won't let
you OF 80 easily next time"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

cabin? A lot of books that you like
some from the old garnet. I've saved
them to read on rainy days"
Peggy did not speak. but the blood
began to creep into her face. and she
looked wistfully across the water.
Then she smiled.
Il didn't know you could save any
thing she said weakly.
Come now, Peggy; that Is too much"
Il didn't mean to hurt you But you
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31
CHAPTER XIX.

CHAPTER XIX.
u T Gibraltar Monty was handed
"a an ominous looking cable
gram, which he opened trem-
4 = bltuQly.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-31

Fine Job Printing at this ofiice.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-26
ORE RUNNING AS HIGH AS $4,000
PER TON ON THIS GREAT LEDGE
The Nevada Hills East Extension Has This
Same Rich Ledge Traversing Its
Property
A FEW FACTS CONCERNING FA1Rv1EW:

have been found outside of this area.
The area of the camp now indicates
that there viii not be a large num-
Der of good small mines; but there
Will be at least 10 or Is GOOD LARGE
ONES.
The drawbacks to this camp are few,
as they have an abundance of wood and
water within a distance OF 30 miles,
The water VIII come In by gravity and
they are now at work on the water line
to bring II into the camp. The pres
ent water supply Is furnished by near
by springs and is hauled 10 the town
and mines In wagons, but IT is INSULT
Client for milling or mining purposes.
Carson Sink. the wonderfully produc-
tive valley of Nevada, to irrigate which
Congress recently appropriated 5000
600 is within 40 miles OF FairView,
which assures this camp Of an abund-
ance of farming products which In
some OF the other Nevada camps has
been a great drawback.
A few weeks ago the Nevada Hills
Mining Co. offered for sale $4,000 shares
Of its treasury stock to the public at
81 90 per share. This $4,000 shares was
bought up at that price within two
days by local investors. who had WIS.,
tied the camp and appreciated Its rich
ness; this stock is now selling at 81 rs
per share.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-26
AIRVIEW. NEVADA, for several
obvious reasons, offers the most at
4ractIyo poInt for conservative

r AIRVIEw. NEVADA, for several
obvious reasons, offers the most at
u tractlve point for conservative
capital that can be found by the
investor. When one considers that this
district has the remarkable record Of
not having q single failure where
mine has been sufficiently developed,
the most timid capital Is attracted to
this fortunately situated camp.
This newly discovered camp is Ne
vadas S latest meteorological wonder. Its
ore bodies are only comparable 10 those
on the great Comstock lode near Vir-
gnia City. The Comstock was a syno
nym for richness in the SOS. and was
regarded by biologists as unique In
that It's ore bodies were the largest
rich lodes OF ore ever discovered. The
weld OF the Comstock is supposed to
have exerted a seriously disturbing in
f1uence on the monetary system OF the
civilized world, and It's treasures have
been exploited with an une1ampled
rapidity.
According to eminent geologists the
Comstock lode is true assure vein, or
a vein formed at A late geological peri
od by some great volcanic convulsion,
causing the crust Of the earth to be
rent in twain, thus creating an i'm
mense fl5sure or chasm several miles
in length and extending downward at
The predominating metal Of the Com
stock lode was silver which constitute
cd about two thirds of the value OF the
bullion, but as greater depth was at
tanned the proportion Of gold increased
and now forms one-half the value of
the bullion
The exact yield OF the Comstock lode
Will never be known. and although the
statements compiled from the most au-
thentic source and records obtainable
place the total bullion product at $780,
000. 900. yet. there are other estimates
privately recorded that place its yield
at more than $3.50, 100000 Two OF its
richest mines. in the height Of their
prosperity, the California and the Vir-
ginia, EACH distributed every month
for period of two years, $1.0S0,000 as
dividends to its fortunate stockholders
There have been many mining dis
tricts In which large bodies of ore car
rylng precious metals have been found,
in almost all of these the ore has been
of avery low grade and frequently un-
profitable to work. The Comstock lode
and the Fairyiew lode are comparable
In that very large bodies of VERY
RICH ore have been discovered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-26
What the Nevada Hills East Ex-
tension Has to Offer

The NEVADA HILLS EAST EN-
TENSION MINING COMPANY owns
seven claims in this rich district
through which can be easily traced
the two parallel ledgcs which traverse
the property of the Nevada Hills Min
ing Co. With the development Of these
two ledges, ore, identical in richness
with that found on the Nevada Hills
Mining Cos ground will be discovered
The Nevada Hills East Extension Min
Ing Co. is Incorporated under the laws
OF the Territory of Arizona; its stock
Is absolutely worcestershire. 1t is cap
italized for 81 900. 000 500 900 shares in
the treasury. Par value 81 per share.
There is no preferred stock.
We are offering a limited amount Of
the treasury stock for sale at 10 CENTS
PER SHARE, We anticipate that when
some careful investor reads the fore
going he Will wonder why stock of a
mining company owning such rich
ground should be willing TO sell It at
Is cents per share. The owners Of the
Nevada Hills East Extension Mining
Co. have expended all OF their money
in acquiring their seven claims and de-
sire to dispose of some of the treasury
stock OF the company In order TO secure
money TO develop and prove the rich
ness of their magnificent property. The
personnel and management of this COM
panY is the best of experienced and
successful mining men in Nevada
AS brokers it gives us a great deal
of satisfaction to recommend to the
public the purchase OF this stock for
We gain many patrons by recommend
Ing stock that seems sure to increase
greatly in value within a short time
Your interests are our interests. and
if YOU do not succeed we cannot.
This is a genuine ground floor propo-
sition and ne strongly advise you to
act Immediately In acquiring this stock.
WIRE Us YOUR RESERVATION
OF STOCK at our expense and LEI your
remittance follow by mall. Wire and
mail all orders to Child, Cole & Co.
Salt Lake City. Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-26
For Centuries FairvieW's Treas
ure Vaults Have Been Waiting
For the Hand That Would
Unlock Them

This new and wonderfully rich camp
is located at the base OF Fairview
Peak. in Churchill County, Nevada, IS
miles from Fallon and 60 miles south
of Hazen. on the Southern Pacific. For
more than 40 years it has been known
to be a highly mineralized section, but
until three months ago the ledges.
from whence came the rich float, were
not located. The old Comstockers
thoroughly prospected this country.
but failed to prospect the repans. For
this reason they passed over the rich
deposits. The old overland stage route.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-09-29

part OF the busiest people
OF the busiest cou try
on earth. which can be completed in
detail by readers and writer's as
their inclinations and enthusiasm
might suggest. There is very little
danger that the mere review Of
peculiar theories or the discussion
of any sort OF fantastic state or
national projects will disturb this
volume OF trade. continuance, but
danger in thas direction should be
kept in safe limits. So long as re-
publican congressman, republican
legislators and state officers con-
tnue In control assurance will ex-
isl that the disturbing theories and
wierd projects will remainharmless.
So long as the apostles of the
peculiar and fantastic have no Off
cial stamp in their possession, their
powerin any undesirable direction
will not be dangerous.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-09-29

Default having been made In the conditions
of certain mortgage made by Frank Fou.
CAN'T and Malvina Foucault, his wife, Of
Baraga village, BaraRa county, Michigan, to
Joseph Bellaire, Of the same place, dated the
seventeenth day of September. A. ID. 1905, and
recorded In the Office OF the Register OF Deeds
for the county of Baraga. and state of Michi.
A. D. 1905, In Liber six of mortgages. on page
sixty.six, on which mortgage there is claimed
TO be due at the date of this notics the sum of
seven hundred ffty-eight dollars aud sixty
three cents, and attorneys fee of twenty five
dollars, provided for IN said mortgage, and no
suit or proceedings at law having been insti-
tuted to recover the moneys secured by said
mortgage or any part thereof; =
Now, therefore, by virtue Of the power of
sale contained In said mortgage, and
the statute in such case made
that on Monday, the seventeenth day of
Decem Der "A. d, 1908, Mt ten o'clock In the fore
noon. shall sell at public auction TO the
highest bidder, NJ the front door Of the Court
House In the village OF EAnse, Baraga county,
Michigan, Chat being the place where the
Circuit Court for said county Of BaraRa IL
held,) the premises described In said mortgage
or 90 much thereof rs may be necessary to
pay the amount due on said mortgage, with
fee Of twenty-five dollars, as provided by law
and rs covenauted for therein, the premises
being described In said mortgage rs follows,
to-wit:
The north east quarter Of section fourteen
u4,) in township forty-eigbt (4s,) north, range
thirty-four (34,) west.
Dated, Sept. Goth, A. ID. 1908.
JosEPH BRtLAIRR, Mortgage.
". L. Mason. Atty. for Mortgage.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-09-29

Default having been made in the conditions
of a certain mortgage made by Ehh Mairn
and Sela Malen, his wife. Of Baraga township
Baraya county Michigan, TO ole Borgesen'
dated the fifteenth day of August, A. ID. lAi,
and recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds for the county of Baraga, and state OF
Michigan, on the sixteenth day OF August A.
ID 1904, In iber six Of mortgages, on page
forty, which said mortgage was on January
twelfth, A. ID. 1905, duly assigned by the said
ole Borgesen 10 the undersigned, ANNA Borge'
SEN by assignment thereof duly recorded IN
the office OF the Register OF Deeds for said
county, on January seventeenth, A. ID. 1903, in
liber five of mortgages, on pages Two hunureu
eighty four and two hundred eighty'hve on
which mortgage there Is claimed 10 be due ~
the date of this notice the sum of one thousand
thirty and no-l00ths dollars, and an attorneys
fee of twenty-five dollars, provided for in said
mortgage, and no suit or proceedings al law
having been instituted to recover the moneys
secured by said mortgage or any part thereof:
Now. therefore, by virtue of the power OF
sale contained in said mortgage, and the
statute in such case made and provided,notce
Is hereby given that ON Monday, the twenty
ninth day of October, A. ID. 1905 at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, ! shall sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, at the front door OF the
Court House. in the village of L'Anse, In said
county of Baraga, that being the place
where the Circuit Court for said
county of Baraga Is heidi
the premises described in said mortgage, or so
amount due on said mortgage, with all legal
costs, together with an attorneys fee OF
twenty-five dollars, as provided by law and as
covenanted for .therein the premises being
described in said mortgage as follows, to wit (:
lot five (5D of block one ID Of LaFernier's
addition TO Keweenaw Bay, township OF
Baraga, county of Baraga. state of Michigan
ANNA BoRGEsEN,
Assignee of Mortgage
w. L. MASON, Atty. for Assignee of Mortgagee.
Business Address, L'Anse. Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-09-29

The dedication OF monument to
William Mckinley, at Columbus,
Ohio, a few days a 20 recalls to mind
the most aggressive principles OF
one OF the most unique and lovable
personalities our country has pro-
duced. William Mckinley believed
in. the possibilities OF the United
States to lead and control the bust
ness movements OF the world. He
urged always the value OF home en-
thusiasm and individual hopefulness
as national assets. Work for all
would mean contentment for many,
he believed, and he gave the best
days OF his life to striving in direc-
tions that would exault American
labor and permanently establish its
high position. The memory OF Will
liam Mckinley is healthful and help.
full as an influence in American life.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-09-29
First pub. Sept. 8; Last Oct. 9, 1905.
NOTICE.

To the owner and owners OF any and all In.
terest in the land herein described, and to
the mortgagee mortgages named In all
undischarged recorded mortgages against
said land or any assignee thereof of record
Take Notice that sale has been lawfully
made of the OF the following described land:
situated In the county of Bai "a, state OF
Michigan, for unpaid taxes thereon, and
that the undersigned have title thereto under
tax deed issued therefor, and that You are en-
titled to reconveyaDce thereof at any time
within six months after service upon you OF
this notice, upon payment to the undersigned
or TO the Register in Chancery of the county in
purchase, together with one hundred per cent :.
additional thereto, and the fees of the sheriff
for the service or cost of publication OF this
vice of n declaration as commencement OF suit
and the further sum of five dollars for each
description, without other additional costs or
charges II payment as aforesaid Is not made
the undersigned will institute proceedings for
possession of the land,
DESCRIPTION OF LAND.
So OF NEll. Sec. II, TIP. n. a.. Range W. 81.
Amount paid 1920, Tax for year 1902
OSCAR JOHNSON and JOHN A. JOHNSON,
Place OF Business, Michigamme, Mich.
Dated. August II, A. ID. 1906
STATE OF MICHIGAN,lss
County of Bapaga. s.
do hereby certify and return, that after
careful search and inquiry / am unable to
find the owner of the within described land.
OCTAVE SIcoTTE, Sheriff.