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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
SCORES DIVORCE TACTICS
Judge F. G. Brooks, In Denying Separa
ton, Deplores Desertion Claims.

Judge T. G. Brooks has filed an order
lard lar! I .Dobbin AGAINST Elizabeth A
int agfl hHs aimed 8
blow at Wouldsbe Divorces who seek
the simplest methods of securing legal
separation. In the Dobbin case the de-
PENDANT, is a well known nurse in Brook
Ign and in spite of this fact. the ain
tiff alleged that he did not know where
his wife could be found.
In a lengthy memorandum the court
remarks: sM
n.Out Of twenty two suits upon the
present term calendar Of this court,
brought against alleged nonresident de
PENDANTS, who are in default, in three
only was the splaintiff willing to admit
the slightest knowledge Of the where.
abouts Of the defendant.
- In the other nineteen cases the plain.
tiff by sworn affidavit andZby oral ties
timony insisted that the defendant had
disappeared from the face Of The earth
80 that neither by inquiry of relatives
or friends or otherwise could his o.
her location be ascertained. The in
ference is unavoidable that in many
of these cases a fraud was attempted tc
be =perpetrated upon the defendant an6
the court. -,
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Columbus, Ohio.

81 Columbus, Ohio.
Take the Erie, Railroad. Popular
Route. Short Line from Chicago. Two
through trains daily. Apply 10 any
ticket agent or E. R. Porch, TRAY. Pass.
Agent, st. Paul, MINI. s3.:9fs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28

arrangements for the encampment and an
organization has been planned which will
produce excellent results at the least pos
sible expense. To properly care for this
gathering will require large amount Of
money. The undersigned have consented
to serve as the finance committee to raise
the fund needed and supervise It's expen-
diture We believe that the necessary
fund should be raised without using any
OF the money to employ solicitors. We
have, therefore. compiled list OF busi-
ness firms and individuals and have, after
careful consideration determined upon a
fair and equitable amount to be asked
from EACH
The amount which the sommittee sug-
gests you should subscribe is stated in
the fnclosed blank subscription, which
you are urged to sign and return at once.
No money will be wasted in this work,
land only such percentage of the subscrip-
tions as is necessary will be called for. At
the close of the, encampmenf detailed
financial statement will be published.
A prompt return will save both time
and money, Yours sincerely,
W. A. burst chairman; F. M. Prince,
E. w. Decker, S. S. Thorpe, A. A. Crane,
A. e. zonne, Dan G. Brown, William M.
Regain, F. A. Chamberlain, J. S. Mitchell,
George G. Merrill, M. L. Rothschild, w.
e. Satterlee, Karl De Laittre, J. H.
Riheldaffer, w. G. Nye, secretary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28

J. GitSLa Grippe on can. t forget the
name cures a cold in one day. s At all
druggists, IS cents. n ~ ~ 80
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
WEATHER DOPE SHOWS
WHAT MARCH MIGHT DO

Past records Of Minnesota climate
40 5 not i: furnish n s a very good basis upon
eept along the line suggested by the
hypothesis that the weather foundry
can be trusted to turn out something
new every time. The following figures
for March are taken from the official
records of the weather bureau, and
while they are Of no value as fore
cast for the month which opens tomor-
row they will serve to show what
March has done in the past
The coldest March since 1919 was
that of l843, when the mean tempera.
tire was ~ degrees. The coolest since
1890 was that Of 1899, with an average
OF II degrees. The coolest March days
curry dropped to the go degree mark.
Turning to the other extreme Of tenn
perature, the records show that March.
1850, when the temperature was 46.2
degrees, was the warmest. The warm
est March since 1890, was that of 1894,
when the average temperature was So
degrees. The warmst March daY Came
in 1910, when the mercury climbed up
to 70. 49,. ...s -. :
The average precipitation for March
since 1890 is IT inches. The wettest
March since that date was that of 1897,
when 3.O5 inches of moisture was reg
istered. The dryest was that of 1909,
with only 0.3 inches. Turning to the
more extended record the greatest
March precipitation came in lS49, when
Al inches Of water fell. The smallest
March precipitation was OIL inches in
1881. ~. I @..-... ~
The prevailing March winds come
from the northwest and travel at an
average rate Of IL miles an hour. The
heaviest winds in fifteen years came
from the southwest at the rate of SIS
miles an hour in 1898. AS to clouds,
the average for fifteen years is: days
clear, days partly cloudy, and IA days
cloudy. 5-.s ~, - IL. t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
CALL IS MADE FOR
ENCAMP MENT FUND
COMMITTEE APPEALS DIRECT TO
MEN AND FIRMS.
Five Thousand Letters Go to Loyal
Minneapolitans Stating in Explicit
Figures Amount Each Is Expected to
Give - Donations Gladly Accepted
from Any Source.

f. :
The generosity of every loya! citi,
zen and business house in the city of
Minneapolis is now on trial. Five
thousand personal letters, asking for
subscriptions to- the Grand Army en-
campment fund, were sent out late this
afternoon by the finance committee OF
the encampment. The, committee has
fired the first gun of its active cam
paign and is now waiting for a response
that will show to the entire country
that for patriotic generosity and hospl,,
tality Minneapolis stands at the head OF
the list.
All May Contribute.
A long list of business interests and
individuals has been carefully can
vassed and each is asked for an amount
that is believed to be just and fair.
The campaign for funds is by no means
limited to those who will be reached
by the Letters Every loyal citizen is
for the work in hand and any amounts
from 25 cents to 81 and upwards will
I be gladly received and turned into the
general fund. There are thousands who
vass. Subscriptions for any amount
may be forwarded to the executive
headquarters, 533 Andrus building, and
will be acknowledged and recei pted for.
Every letter sent out contains sub
scription blank, with the amount asked
for, and prompt replies are requested.
AS is stated in the letter, no money
is to be used to employ solicitors No
money will be wasted in the work, and
prompt returns are imperative. Funds
| will be called for as necessary, and any
surplus will be returned in the form
of dividend. 49,.
Text Of Letter. j..
Each letter bears the facsimile sig
nature of the fifteen members Of the
committee, all well-kpown men in the
| fnanc ia1 and business circles of Mime
apolis. Dignity and Importance with d
guaranty Of skilled, able management is
more than assured by the exceptional
personnel Of the committee. The let
ter in full is as follows 5
Minneapolis, Mimi, March 1, 1906.
Dear Sir-The Grand Army Of the Re-
public will meet in our city Aug. 1918
A rate Of 1 cent a mile has been granted
by the railroads. One hundred and five
thousand people attended the last en-
campment at Denver. altho other large
conventions and the Portland fair rat
tracted to other points. Without these
i counter attractions next summer an at
tendance of 100000 visitors can be ex,
pected at the Minneapolis encampment.
Sentimental and business reasons com
bine to prompt u.s. as citizens, to enter:
| tain the surviving hosts of the Crane
Army and provide sor the thousands wht
Ia re off saoY ilro0t
rates The Commercial Club has con.
sented to assume executive charge Of al
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
CHURCH ROW ENDS
Rev. Robert Seymour Resigns Pulpit OF
st. James Charge. So

- The trouble which has been brewing
in st. James African Methodist church.,
st. Paul, has now come to an end as
a result Of Rev. Robert Seymour. the
pastor, resigning. His resignation
takes effect April 10. A copy Of the
resignation has been forwarded to the
ernhgp fnr ebpoR he
pastor has been paid. all money due
him. and the trouble which seemed to
threaten the life of the church seems
at an end
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
BUY CANADIAN PINE !.

Backus-Brooks Company Take 10000
= 900 Feet Of Canadian Timber.
+. Over So,OoO,ooO feet Of timber IN
Canada and northern Minnesota, be-
| longing to the Keewatin Lumber and
Manufacturing company of Keewatin,
Ont, has been bought by the Backus-
Brooks company. The Minnesota tim
Der is in Itasca county near the site Of
the mill which the Backus Brooks com
pany will build at International Falls.
The Keewatin mill burned last fall.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28
Chicago News

Miss Country Maid was reading in
q magazine that in the city hotels one
often sees palms about the diningrooms.
What kind Of palm is the most promi-
.nentq
Mr. Dineout-The waiter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28

IS you had & taken two Of Garter IS
Little Liver Pills before retiring you
would not have had that coated tongue
Keep a vial Will. You fdrs occasional use 9
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28

! ls, \ Great Belasco Play.
a splendid company in Sweet Kitty
Bellairs' at the Auditorium this week.
Don It miss it. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-28

More pure India rubber, more wear,
more quality g love rubbers.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

subject Of this sketch, Dr., D. M.
Stewart.
Dr.. Stewart is a graduate Of the
Tulane University, Medical De-
partment, New Orleans, La, and
has served many months in hospital
practice.
He has been practicing his pro-
fession for the past twelve years
with great success and for the past
FIVE and one-half years has been one
of the leading physicians of Canyon
City.
His ability and skill in profess
sional line are appreciated by all
our people and he holds the utmost
confidence of the public in general,
Dr.. Stewart is also a member Of
the board of health Of our town and
can always be found advancing the
best interests Of Canyon City
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

jeweler is able to pass upon the
value Of his wares for many men
who sell Jewelry such as proprietors
Of general merchandise and depart
ment stores, do not know the diff
ference between a 20 year gold
filled case and cheap plated case,
or between % jewel and jewel
watch, Such is not the case with
the subject of this sketch, Mr..
Wilbert Peterson, who has had II
years experience in the jewelry trade
four of which were spent in St.
Louis.
He came to Canyon City in De.
cember, 1905, and carries a com
plete line Of watches, jewelry etc,
The watches he carries will stand
railroad inspection and the public
can secure from Mr.. Peterson any
of the high grade movements from
seven jewel Elgin or Waltham
movement to % jewel work.
In addition to handling first
class line Of jewelry, Mr.. Peterson
also does repair work in a first
class and scientific manner.
His skill and ability in this line
of work is meeting with the ap-
proval of the people of Canyon City
and surrounding country.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

to chronicle in this special edition is
that of Mr.. D. N. Redburn.
Mr.. Redburn has been located in
the General Merchandise business
here since Nov. !, 1905, and car
ries good line of staple and fancy
groceries, gents furnishings, notions,
hats, including the we'll known and
popular Graham & Roelofs brand.
He pays the highest market price
for country produce and this store
is headquarters for good bargains
and high quality merchandise.
He makes special sales at differ
ent times, for instance he is now
selling 10 bars Charlotte soap for
Is cents, 4 cans best corn for Is
cents and flour from 81, 40 to $500
per hundred, and being a good
buyer from the best markets he
naturally gives his customers the
benefit of this experience.
We are glad to note his increas-
ing success and extend a cordial in
vitation to our readers to call and
inspect his stock and ask prices when
in Canyon City.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
BEAVER & BURCH

This new business enterprise
might well be termed the Palace of
Sweets. They constantly carry
complete line of confectionery, fruits
and pastries Of all kinds, made fresh
every day,
Messrs. Beaver and Burch the
proprietors of this popular place are
young men of thorough experience
and the great success they are re-
ceiving is due to their courteous
treatment, and always being ready
to please every customer.
All the stock is made of pure in
gradients and with practical know
ledge and they guarantee the read
ers of this paper that all purchases
made at this popular bakery will
give satisfaction.
They have ample facilities to fur
nish the trade of our town and sur.
rounding country and no firm in our
town is more deserving of success.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
A. S. ROLLINS,
I TTOPNEY At Law AND NOTARY
PUBLIC

ATToRNEY AT Law AND NOTARY
PUBLIC
For the past three years this
prominent attorney has taken an
active part in the practice Of law in
Randall and joining counties.
He is a graduate Of the University
Of Texas, lawyer Of ability, also a
Notary Public and Abstracter.
Mr., Rollins makes a specially Of
furnishing abstracts and has every
facility TO properly handle this bust
ness in prompt and satisfactory
manner.
He holds the highest respect Of
the bar and has ever been man to
advance the best interests Of our
city and county. AS our present
County Attorney he has proven a
success and fully deserves his ex-
tenSive popularity.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
DR.. G.. !. PARSONS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON


While it is not our intention to
advertise anyone in professional
way, yet it becomes necessary to
mention in an edition Of this kind
our physicians.
No town in Texas can boast of
having better qualified men or men
who have given closer study and aP-
plication to this profession.
DR.. G. J, Parsons the subject Of
this sketch is a graduate of Barnes
Medical College of St. Louis, Mo-,
and has practiced medicine for the
past nine years, seven of which were
in Canyon City.
He has a complete set Of surgical
instruments and every modern ap-
pliance needed in his profession.
DR.. Parsons is the medical ex-
aminer here for some of the leading
life insurance companies and holds
the highest esteem and confidence Of
all our people both in a professional
and social way.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

which time he has given the land
laws of Texas a close study and
ne is familiar with all points that
arise in examining titles to Texas
lands. He has resided in Canyon
City eight years.
w. D. Scott, the junior member
OF this firm, is an attorney of ability,
being a graduate Of the Lebanon
Law School, Tennessee, of the class
of 1900. This firm will do a gen
eral Law practice in all the courts Of
the state, and give special attention
to examining titles of Texas lands
for all who may desire their ser
vices-and can give the best Of ref
erences. See their card in this
issue.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
Canyon City Business Concerns.

thing tina. they handle from the
smallest to the largest.
The business was established
seven years ago and from its incep-
ton to the present time it has ever
been OF the increase until today
they enjoy q trade covering thous-
.ands OF square miles.
Their two houses in Canyon and
Amarillo are large and we'll equip
ped and every attention is given the
retail trade in all towns all over
this part Of Texas and New Mexico.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
K. 4. SOWDER
layer AND ABsTRAC-ER

LAYER AND ABSTRACTER
The lega! talent Of Randall is rep
resented by men Of marked industry.
Prominent among them is R. A.
Sowder the subject Of this sketch.
He graduated at the University Of
Texas class '0l and located and
commenced practicing law in Canyon
City, august 1902
He practices before all the courts
of the state and has by energy and
close application established fine
business.
In addition TO his legal duties he
also conducts d first class abstract
office and guarantees satisfaction in
all work intrusted TO MS care. All
abstracts made by him are copies
OF the conveyances themselves be-
ginning with the granting clause
down. Nh. Sowder is prompt and
reiiable and has every interest for
1he welfare Of Canyon City at heart.
He has an Office well equipped
and always makes you welcome
vRen calling on him whether Oh a
business mission or for entertain
rnent.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
KING & PARKS,
GROCERIES, CONF DICTIONARIES
FRUITS, ETC.

GROCERIES, CONF ECTIONERIES
FRUITS, ETC.
Those who desire to buy pure can
goods of the highest quality or the
sweetest Of confectionery will find
the popular establishment run by
Messrs King and Parks the proper
place to visit.
While their stock is not so
large, yet they are rapidly coming
to the front and making many new
customers by always keeping nice
fresh goods in stock.
They make specially of the
noted Supreme Texas Beauty Flour
and many housewives are made glad
to be able to secure this article.
No firm is more courteous or pays
closer attention to business than
King and Parks and they invite the
trade of all our people.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
DR.. D. NJ. STEWART,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

In giving this business review Of
Canyon City and leading citizens, it
becomes necessary 10 mention our
professional men. Prominently
amorg them We wish 10 mention the
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
BUIE & SCOTT,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Iudge B. Frank Buie, the senior
member Of this firm, has resided in
Texas for twenty-five years, during
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
D. N. REDBURN,

DRY GOODS GROCERIES, PRODUCE, ETC
One OF the new business industries
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
WILBERT PETERSON,

IEWELER AND MATCHMAKER.
No one that is not a practical
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04

Mrs. R. B. Langdon-Will return from
her winters sojourn in southern Calf.
fornia early in April.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04

When Admiral and Mrs. Dewey give ..
dinner there is prominent place for
Mrs. Charles Campbell, only daughter
Of Admiral Porter. Dewey served un-
der that leader, and Dewey's love for
his senior has caused him to. honor Por-
ters whenever it has lain in his power.
There are persons in Washington who
pay similar regard to the children Of
General Grant. Mrs. Nellie Grant Sar-
toris is frequently a guest at banquets
where there are ambassadors, cabinet
officials and supreme court justices,
and they never assert title to priof con-
sideration. With the foreigners, this
leniency would be remarkable only for
the fact they are careful to honor eti-
quet in the breach when such break
ing is on the. popular side.
The German ambassador and Baron
ess Won sternburg have as their guest
Miss Langham, the sister of the baron.
ess Won sternburg and her younger
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04

The Milan Peace society, in accord
with the school teachers Of Italy, has
petitioned the government to have the
birthday of George Washington pro-
claimed public holiday, to be devoted
Typhoid fever is responsible for
nearly one-third Of the deaths in the
British army in India.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04

w at. sss + social Sc season ss2.s5 =
came this week with the advent OF
Lent. The winter has been crowded as
never before with festivities, in which
representatives of society from all
parts Of the union and from foreign
capitals have participated. The past
few months have fully demonstrated
the fact that Washington has become
one of the important social capitals
Of the new world, drawing to itself that
culture, beauty, wealth and graces that
distinguish other cities, and blending
their characteristics into cosmopoli-
tanism that represents the highest de-
velopment Of American life. Some Of
the gatherings Of the season have been
internationally important; others con-
!. spicuous for unprecedented luxury and
display; and one event Longworth-
Roosevelt wedding-will make the win
ter memorable in history.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04

Miss Helen, for twelve years with the
late Miss Christianson, will open her
dressmaking parlors on the fifth floor
Of the Dayton building on or about
March 20, when she will return from
New York with full line Of imported
gowns, dress goods and all the latest
novelties, having an entire new stock to-
select from
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-03-04
Pertinent Personalities.

Mrs. T. F. Lally returned Friday from
a two months visit In southern Cali
fornia.
Miss Elvira Anderson Of Red Wing,
who has been spending few days visit
ing friends and relatives, in M Minneapo- I
Mrs. W. R. Hoag lett Friday evening
for a. ten days. visit with her sister
in Helena, Mont.
Mrs Jean Mitchell Lawrence and her
mother, Mrs. Mitchell, have gone to
New York.
Miss Grace Horton is home from a
ten days visit in Chicago. :
been playing the part Of Bob in the
ssLittfe Oufcast" company thru the
south, is spending the Lenten season at
Miss Celia Morey of 1902 Van Bu-
rem street NE, Columbia Heights, en-
tertained a number Of her young friends
at her home last evening in celebration
of her thirteenth birthday. Those at
tending were: The Misses Vivian Du"
Wright and Pearl Craig, and Masters
Elmer Larson, Percy Taylor, Clarence
Mott, Bert Fleetham and Charles Fleet
ham. 5.1
Nj. and Mrs. E. Mapes. the Misses
Eleanor Mapes and Miss Bessie Nicou
are at Pasadena, Cal.
Walter L. Badger. has joined Mrs.
Badger and son at Avalon, Gal. Mrs.
W. j. Held is also aat Avalon. 9
Mr. and Mrs J.. w. Bull are at Los
Angeles, Cal. !.
G. L. Lamb, who is making the Medi-
terranean trip, has arrived at Athens,
where he will spend a month. Later
he will go to Rome and then journey
i slowly north, to return by way Of Lon
q don. 4
Mrs. William S. Judd and Mrs. Rus
some time at Daytona and De Land
Fla, are now at the Royal Poinsiana,
Palm Beach. They will not return
home until the early spring.
DR.. Ethel E. Hurd has returned from
), a months visit in the east. DR.. Hurd
went to Baltimore to attend the ma
tional convention Of the Woman Is Suf
frage association, and later visited, il
Washington and with her parents II
= Illinois.
E. "A. Merrill left last evening fol
/. Chicago, where he will join Mrs. Mer
rill. who went down last week. Mr.
and Mrs. Merrill will sail this week
from New York for two months triI
in Europe. ],
Mrs. Samuel Morse will sail from
:, New York Friday on the steamer Re
J public for the Mediterranean trip. Mrs
, Morse will leave tonight and will b.
3 away about two months.
: Miss Donnelly Of Pittsburg, Pa, VIII.
g has been spending few weeks witt
mrs. Charles a. Pillsbury at her hom
:. on Stevens avenue, left last week TO
7 her home.
: Miss Dunckenheimer. who has bee
: visiting Mrs. II. G. Truesdale at he
home on Tenth street S., returned hom
i Friday evening.
i. Mrs. R. B. Langdonswill return fror
: her winters sojourn in southern Cal
e fornia early in April.
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81 IT is said that in Australia there i
a regular. traffic in lending engage