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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
cENTenARlANs TO MARRY.
Man to1 Years Of Age VIII Wed We
man Aged 100, In August.

man A6Cu lVVg IN august
st. Louis, April % Announce
ment Was made Friday that on Au-
gust 2e. John B, Bundren, who, on
April LIST. was 101 years old, will be
united in marriage 70 Miss Rose Nc
CURE, who Is almost one hundred
years OF age.
The wedding win take place on Mr..
Bundren's estate near Tatesville, In
Tennessee He has been visiting
relatives in st, LOWS for several
weeks, and has Just returned to Ten
nessee.
Bundren and Miss Mcclure we're
sweethearts in Tennessee In her
youth. Her parents, OF English de-
scent, would not consent to their
marriage. and finally returned to
England, taking their daughter with
them.
Bundren went to California and ac-
ouired considerable wealth. He never
married From California he return
cd to Tennessee and bought his birth
place near Tatesyllle. He decided
10 hold a reunion Of old friends on
his estate this year, and sent out nu-
merous Invitations.
Not long ago he received letter
from Miss Mcclure. Correspondence
followed, and he renewed his offer OF
marriage and was accepted The date
for the wedding and the reunion Of
friends has been set for August &c,
on the brides birthday anniversary,
when she will be one hundred years
old
The prospective groom has long had
white hair John Bundren, Of st.
Louis, namesAke, will be best man
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
Bankers Indicted.

Chattanooga, Tenn. April -Z.-
special from Winchester says Il
grand jury OF thar place has iadle,''
several officers Of the Bank Of wig
chester, who. Il Is alleged. were ln'
pllcated in the failure Of the oaak =
Gently. Former Cashier Frant rAI
tie was indicted for falsitying MS
port and on the charge OF emoe4i.
ment OF SIS, 600. j. W. Paitie'
father, was indicted. charged ~.
larceny on overdraft Of $780, '9'
W. Mcbride was indicted because
oyerdraft OF 500 900. and Joe f.-'
was indicted for larceny Of N'''''
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
TAFT and HUGHES
MAY Be NOMINEES
Regarded by Republicans as a
Strong Combination.
rAE LIE seEMs POpvLAR oNE
Preliminary Campaign Practically
Concentrated In the Two States Of
Ohio and New York--ROosevsIt Net
Behind Ticket.

Chicago. April PA Tribune dis
patch from Washington says;
Taft and Hughesl That Is the
ticket which seems to the majority or
the administration followers the
strongest, and they point out the fact
that the preliminary campaign prac-
tlcally Is concentrated 10 the two
states OF Ohio aud New York.
In each state he has the right 70
ask for vindlcation through the In
dorsement OF candidate in sympathy
with his point Of view on government
al matters. The idea OF coupling
the secretary OF war with the COVER
nor Of New York has proved a popu-
lar one. Experienced politicians say
II would be about as strong a combin-
alton as could be imagined Each
of the two men would bring force 70
the ticket, and DO II, too, In a state
more or less uncertain, according to
ordinary political standards
II should not be understood, OF
course. that President Roosevelt IS
behind this ticket, but the names OF
Taft and Hughes are grouped togeth-
or so often by people who are in the
confidence OF the president as 10 give
hetimpression that the ticket would
meet with his approval to an extra
ordinary degree.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23

New York. April %. Securities to
the value Of $500. 900 which were
stolen from the Savings Bank Of New
Britain by William f. Walker, the
absconding treasurer OF thar instltu-
ton, have been traced TO two New
York banking houses, according to
a statement made by Detective VAL
lely, OF the local police department.
He said the two banking houses stand
in the position OF innocent purchss-
ers
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
lgIscAMAN,s ApRoIr MOVE.
nlscss Porte In Awkward Position Re.
nadna the sultan.

~ "~NN WV W FNNftNNNAA N~f~fNff -
eandns the sultan.
Constantinople. April - -Ambas-
Nador Lelschman has made new
move IN the American school question
~ which he has placed the porte In
fhe awkward position OF appearing 10
ahwart tho will Of the sultan.
In bis last communication 10 the
korelsn once tho ambassador pointed
~ called attention 10 the fact that
notwithstanding the formal presen-
Ration aud pledge % his majesty as
b satisfactory settlement OF the school
1nosoon would be arranged, the porte
has utterly failed 20 carry out the
nnNial assurances. The position
vi ar. Lelschman In thus holding
~ porte responsible for VIE delay Is
regarded In diplomatic circles here
s beana very sdrolt,
Even Turkish circles admit that q
places the government In the unon-
slable light % seeming 70 oppose the
okecutos o. the sul,an's promises.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
Posse Shoot into convIets.

SummerYllle, Ca. April 22-Foul
negro convcts, who recently ESCAPED
from the Durham coal miaes, a
Plttsburg, entered the home OF J. ~
benson, IN Chattooga county, securt
ing clothing and provisions and 81
in money. They threw on tlell
cOvict garb and put on some OF th'
stolen clothes. A posse formed inl
medlately and chased them. Thu
day afternoon they were oyertaken \
a patch Of woods, and the posse pei
gan firing upon them. One conV'e
was killed and two Others wound
ed. perhaps fatally. The fourth e'al
vict escaped.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
IMMENSE FORTUNE
IS TO Be DIVIDED
Multi Millionaire Makes Man,
Persons Rich.
ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY SMITH

Lady Cooper, Of England. Will al
eelve Lions Share Of His w.,,,
Making Her the Richest Woman n
the World.
New York, April ga Iop3oI
dispatch to the Times says tina, 81
George Alexander Cooper, bart. an
Lady Cooper, sailed Friday on hi
steamer Deutschland for the Unite
States to aid in the settlement Of IN
estate of James Henry (SilenU Smith
who died in Japan recently while Of
a honeymoon trip around the world
Lady Cooper Is a sister Of Mr.. Smith
and her English friends understand
that the greater part Of his estate
which is reported to amount to owe
$40 900 900 has been left to her by M
will.
According to the information OBJ
tanned In London. the duchess a
Manchester. daughter Of Eugene ziml
norman, OF Cincinnati, who, with he,
husband, the duke OF Manchester
was on the trip with Mr.. Smith a,
the time of his death, has been rel
membered in Mr.. Smiths will.
Lady Cooper and James Henri
Smith were children OF George 81
Smith, Of Evanston, HIS. a cousIt
Of George Smith. the Chicago req
estate owner and promoter Of III
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Pad
railroad and other western enterpns,
es. George Smith left James Henri
Smith fortune Of $50 900, and Lad
Cooper is said to have received a
equal amount from his estate.
The Times says thai should N
news cabled by its London correspond
dent be confirmed, Lady Cooper VIZ
become the richest woman 10 thi
world.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23

Mitchell. Ca, April s2.-Dock
Rrhees. Who resides about slx miles
easl Of Caiker. Ca. came 20 town
nnursday with two 81 bis small chill
arsn Who were Bitten BY q pet dos
Il. 4. walden. Who has maidstone,
epnea ne stone q ne smallest ooe
she children AID tte stone adhered
Az. -l-Lan Aanl.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
DAMAGE OVER ESTIMATED.
Loss Of life from the Recent Earth
quake Not over 100.


Mexico City, April % --Communl-
cations have now been opened with
all the important points In the section
most affected BY the earthquake.
The latest reports adlcate that the
loss OF lie will not reach a hundred,
but many persons have been injured
and the property loss Is very great.
Vice President Corral in q commu-
nicatiOn published declares that the
whole Of the state OF Guerrero has
been devastated
Thousands OF dollars are being SUBJ
scribed to the fund being raised in
this city for the relief OF the earth
quake sufferers.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
nanvnr la, HeavY snoNflII.

Denver. Colo. April %. -Tai''e'
inches OF snow fell In Denver dal1'
the twenty four hours ehiing .
O'Clock Saturday morning u
the heaviest snowfall Of tie So.
and the creates, preclpita'ios r'oo'
ID here IA April since 1855.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
seuIpler Eer Et. Id, Nanum,nt

New York. April 22--Tae ~. Lee
monument commission has announced
that sculptor Carl +. TsHt's design
has been accepted for the bronze statue
10 De erected 70 commemorate the
mastery retreat % the Coaunental
Army nom New York q Fort Lee
aurlng ne repoiutioa.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
pa,.baIl Pre,Ia.nt psmand. ApeleuY

Montgomery, Ala. April 22--Pres-
ident Chambers Of the Montgomery
Baseball club. has demanded an apol-
ogy Of Manager smith. Of the Atlanta
Baseball club, for usiOg profane Ian.
guage In the presence Of ladies a. the
park Friday. the apology 20 De made
before the grand stand. Smith Is
charged with swearing az Umpire
Rim, Smith sAys he VIII gle before
he wlll apologize. stating stat he did
not use profRne language In case
% refusal. Chambers vii order the
arres, OF the Atlanta manager.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23

Chattanooga. April p a s
from Bristol. Tenn, say5 t-a'
W. Rn, a prominent eiares'
killed Saturday morning By 49,
a fAuea telephone wire IA
was very badly burned aad 80
eharred.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
ersats. 20 peparsmsnt.

i0ndoa, April 81 -Tae coionlai
conferences at Saturdays session
unanimously agreed - suport ne
creation q new permanent depart
meat % ne eoioulsi o0lce. Wlh az
Independent seefeiAry e. essi aQh
maiisn og tent lrpatl sisr
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
1908 PLATFORM OF +
|. DEMOCRACY OUTLINED
Not Demand Absolute Govern
msnt Ownership Railroads.
ILL AEFoRM Is MAIN PLANK
NaaIenaI Committeeman DahIman
pertrays Probable Changes In the
Event that Bryan Controls the Con-
ventIon.

Chicago. April 22.--A dispatch to
hs Record Herald from Omaha.
geb says:
The Democratic platform OF 1908,
tf w. ], Bryan controls the con-
NentIon, win not demand absolute gov
ernment ownership OF railroads. This
MAS authoritaayely announced Friday
by James @. Dahlman. national COM
initteeman from Nebraska. The state
snent Is In the nature OF an Official
announcement for the reason that Mr..
Dahiman is 10 close touch with Mr..
Bryan. From the same source It iA
stated that tarIff reform will again
become q dominant feature OF the
platform. While Mr.. Dahlman was
bot able to 90 into minute details he
Says the prominent planks In Mr..
Dryans platform viii concern trusts.
che tariff, state regulation and money.
4he railroad ownership plank. OF
course, being conspicuous by Its abb
aence.
Constitutional guarantees will have
3 strong Endorsement, and the ac-
peptance OF campaign contributions
from trusts and large corporations
Wlil receive severe condemnation. The
platform will define the necessity for
and proper use OF money contributed
Cor running campaigns,
UsurpstIon Of power by the presi-
Dent also viii be made a strong point
Ard the convention will be asked TO
neolare that President Roosevelt In
4hls respect as we'll as In the matter
0g accepting or approving campaign
contributions, has oyetstepped the
rue Democratic principles.
Government economies Will receive
be usual attention aud a halt will be
Demanded In naval circles. It will be
Declared that tho vast sums spent on
armament may be much better em-
ployed IN irrlgating The plains OF the
'West Development OF river nayiga-
klon IS TO be Endorsed.
Election OF the United States SEN
alors by direct vote OF the people,
Reformation OF civil service rules aud
strong foreign policy wall be strong
~ proclaimed and pledged.
No oyertures OF any sort are 10 be
made to the Populists, beyond q gem
eral invitation directed 70 all classes
se Join forces With the Democratic
party Ia an effort to enforce the prin-
caples proclaimed aud demanded 10
ahe Democratic faith
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
Larne Sc -, 3D.

Genoa. Agrl - Pre- Saturday
morning dests,yei ,he theodore chip
yard here. one Of the largest institu-
tcns. ou tone. emP'oyins 500 men.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
Quake Fsls z, cons,,,,l,s,l.

ConfiantinoGle. April a2.-Ano,ber
earth shock vas felt here aud IN the
suburbs - 4 O'Clock saturday mora
Fnr
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-04-23
peeIsIon 81 Rhoae I.Iand Iudo.

Providence. r. l., April 20. Chief
Woman Frederick BuenEle, who was
barred from a dance hall 10 Newport
because, as he claims, he was wear
ing the uniform OF the United States
navy, can recover At law only the
price Of bis admission ticket. accord
ting 70 decision handed down by
William II, Swee,land. chief presld-
ing oflcer OF the Rhode Island supe-
rior court. The decision, which Is
long and which overrnled the demur-
rers presented by the defense, says
the legal rights OF a man wearing
the United States uniform are not
different from those OF, any well be-
haved person who possesses a ticket
OF admission to any place % amase-
ment.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
EATON

J. j. Ward is now improving after
a serious illness.
H, Brush is recovering from an ar
tack of tonsilitis.
T. G. Gates is visiting his parents
at Plymouth, Mich.
F. Gazelle was attending to busi-
hess in Denver last week.
Chas. Gavin left Wednesday with
sheep for the eastern market.
Paul Smell recently purchased a
line driving horse OF N. Lair.
Mrs. R. S. Denniss is VISITING At
her girlhood home in Beardstown
Ill.
Miss Irene Gazelle has returned
from visit with friends in Love.
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. A.. G. Adams ro
turned the first Of the week from
Buffalo.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
FAIRPLAY

Miss Iva Dean of Beebe Draw
visited her sister, Miss Edna Dean
at the Dahlgreen home last week.
The literary exercises were we'll
attended Friday evening and we're
very entertaining. There was no
debate for that evening.
Mrs. Hall of LAGRANGE was In this
neighborhood Friday. Her daughter,
Miss Mabel Hall, accompanied her
home for Sunday visit.
The friends Of Miss Mamie Carroll
planned and successfully carried out
a surprise on her last Friday, about
rs going to the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Carroll, and spend.
Ing q social evening at games. Re.
freshments were served.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
Call for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by Mrs. G. NJ.
Lunt for the building of a brick
school house for school district No.
10. Plans and specifications may be
seen at the First National bank in
Windsor on and after Tuesday,
March 26, 1907. All bids must be
accompanied by certified check to
the amount of 10 per cent Of the con
tract price and contractor must be
able TO furnish good and sufficient
bond to amount OF so per cent of
contract price. All bids must be in
by Monday noon. April lst, and
same will be opened Tuesday, April
2, 1907. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
James Cazer. president.
Mrs. c. NJ. Lunt, secretary,
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
ling grain, some few having finished,
otharc oplv oettinp started.

ling grain, some few having f'nished'
Others only getting started.
Miss Mabel Landrum OF Sterling,
who Is attending the Normal, spent
the weeks end visiting with her
cousin and uncle, E. F. Landrum.
An item in last weeks items was
incorrect. 1t should have read
MIS-. John Moody is enjoying q visit
with her sister, Mrs. Butler, from
Colburn, Colo.
Literary met at Hazelton school
house on Saturday evening, the 10th.
New officers were elected and 1t was
decided to hold one more meeting
this spring before suspending for the
summer.
The Young Ladies' Sewing club
met with Miss Lizzie Maitland on
the l4th with q full attendance Of
members and several visitors. Next
meeting at Miss Brownie Wilson'S
on March 2s.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21

f. Phillips, formerly OF ,p.'a pen'e''
The firm is now Kirby n fn'ii'p''
Last year the total number . o. Of
votes registered was 27S' Ihs ' .oa n,S'
days Registration this year was -'-.
A. Kratz has sold his blacksmith-
ing business toJ. II. Rogers VINO
has been living on bis farm eas' u
Ault.
Mr.. and MIS-. Samuel Newell nave
gone to Kansas City for a ie~
months, ,is,r with Mrs. Newell S
two daughter.
Mrs. ". ]. Henderson has been
elected delegate 10 the l.. y. i, NJ,
state convention which Will be heio
at Pueblo. April ~
R. L. Pence is pushing the WORK
on his new brick buildings and VIII
have them ready to move into oe'ore
long. One will be occupied by the
postoffice.
At the caucus which was held on
Thursday evening by the ConserVa-
tive party the following nominations
were made: For mayor, Albert AL
lison; for trustee for one year to NIL
vacancy, John HAYDEN; for trustees
for two years, W. A. Hart, Jens
Jeremiassen and John Kiser. At the
Citizens, caucus held Friday night
the present mayor and all the old
trustees were nominated. A hot
fight Is expected.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
East Lone Tree

Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Fry of Grover
are visiting over Sunday with their
aunt, Mrs. ]. Christman.
Revs. Mccullough and Euge are
holding meetings at Bethel church
every evening this week and making
calls in the neighborhood in the day
time.
Bethel Ladies' Aid society met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. w.
N. Wilson With good attendance.
1t was decided to have measuring
social at the home of A. J. Macy Fri.
day evening, March 20. After other
business was attended to the hostess
served refreshments.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21

Andrew Wilson Of Fort Collins
was looking after his interests about
Eaton one day last week.
Mrs. Dan Miller has returned t.
Denver after brief visit with hel
husband.
J.B. Wilson and wife have re.
turned from an extended visit with
friends aud relatives In Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Collins are re-
ioicing over the arrival Of a little
daughter at their home Wednesday,
March -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Nelson have
been enjoying a weeks visit from
Mr.. Nelson's sisters, Misses Ida and
Teena Nelson, Of Denver.
]. Newlin, who has spent some
time at Jamesbury, Calf, has re-.
turned and reports an enjoyable trip
but delighted to get back to the
Eaton country.
Mrs. E. G. Steele gave an interest
ing paper on Great Actors and Ac-
tresses" at the last meeting Of the
Round Table, which was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Stock
fleth.
At the annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Owl Creek Sup
ply s. Irrigation company, held last
Tuesday evening, w. F. Willis was
elected president, G. w. Candlin,
secretary; J. d. Wilson, treasurer.
The following directors were chosen:
B. G. Eaton. A. Decker, G. L.
Montgomery, John Roberts and W.
F. Willis.
Mesdames Eggleston and Snyder
entertained the 1907" club at the
home of the latter. Mesdames
Hogue, Searles and Phillips and
Misses Frater and Kelley were the
guests of the club. High five was
the game enjoyed, Mrs. Scheer re-
ceiving a box of candy for being the
best lady player. j. L. Jones cap
tured the gentleman prize, box OF
cigars.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
DOVER

Harvey Bedient. who has been Ill,
Is now we'll.
e. NJ. Fowler has about completed
the fence around his 800 acres.
The Dover school Is doing nicely
and has an enrolment Of 80 pupils.
Robert Merritt, formerly of
Bridgewater, Mass. :, is now making
his home here.
Frank Speese one day last week
was kicked by horse. breaking the
formers leg in two places.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Quinn recently
entertained number Of their
friends. All report an enjoyable
time.
e. Barrows has sold his farm to
mis- brother, S. Barrows, of Denver
and is making preparations to make
his future home in Washington.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy il Both
Agreeable and Effective.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
no superior for coughs, colds and
Group, and the fact that 1t is pleas
ant to take and contains nothing in
any way Injurious has made it a
favorite with mothers. w. S. Pei
ham, merchant of Kirksville, Ia,
says: For more than twenty years
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been my leading remedy for all
throat troubles. 1t is especially sue
cessful In cases of Group. Children
like it and my customers who have
used 1t. will not take any other. :"
For sale by all druggists.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
LuoERNE

w. E. Benton has purchased a
fine double. seated carriage.
John Mosier is visiting with home
folks after an absence OF year spent
In the northwest.
Melvin Johnston expects to go to
Nebraska soon for the purpose OF
looking up location.
The weather is so fine that the
farmers are putting In wheat and
preparing their fields for other crops
later on.
The families of Joseph Cox, John
Barclay, Tom Barclay and Joseph
Kilian spent Sunday here with
Greene Cox and family.
Mrs. NJ. j. Gray Of St. Anthony.
Idaho, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Sol. Hopkins, left Monday
morning for Colorado Springs.
Rev. Fitz, a Brethren minister
formerly of Boulder now of Long
mont, visited E. F. Athey, jr., over
sunday, occupying tne Chapel pulpit
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Lottie Cole, who has been
ailing for the past six months, is a
patient at the county hospital for an
indefinite period. Her daughter,
Lena, accompanied her.
c. Fl. Wadsworth of Greeley is
now in charge of the Boyle Commis.
sion company interests in Lucerne.
AL. Bartholomew, who has been
their manager here, resigned last
week to take charge of the Max
Gerry ranch, two and one half miles
southwest.
Employees of the Colorado Power
Co., the Western Union Telegraph
Co., and the q. P. Ry., we're here
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. col
lecting and unloading the cedar pole.
distributed along the U. P. tracl
last spring. Section boss Wilson o
Eaton, while assisting in the worl
Saturday walked backwards of a ca
and fell, striking his head and back
The Greeley tribune., 1907-03-21
AUlT

Miss Rose Studley is at home from
Boulder for the Easter vacation.
Revival meetings are being held
at the Christian church this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Frye of Grover
visited friends in town the first Of
the week.
Mrs. A. L. Palmer has been suffer
ing with badly sprained ankle but
is improving.
Mrs. S. S. Poe, who has been ouite
seriously sick for several weeks. iS
recovering now.
Mrs. @. G. Robinosn, who has been
quite sick. threatened with appendj.
citis, is much better.
H. W. Kirby has taken a. partns,