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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
EAST SIDE NEWS
in 1858. 1t was brilliant proof and
So1,1 for 39n ~

in 1858. 1t was a brilliant proof and
sold for $50.
The Liberty seated" dollar Of 1886,
showing the eagle flying amid stars.
sold for $3.50; one of 1895 brought
SASS; 1899. $3.50; 1898. $3.50; 1898.
$3.50; 1873, from the Carson City
mint, 1915; 1856, $3.50; 1896, with
both large and small letters, 1920
each; 1897, 1910; 1895, 1915.
There was some lively rivalry when
the half dollars were sold. A perfect
specimen of 1897, which sold two
years ago for $40, was knocked down
to Mr.. Chapman for $45. The half
dollar of 1894 sold for $3.50, while
those minted in the years 1901, 1902
and 1903 catalogued as very rare, sold
for only 81 each.
Relatively low prices were obtained
for the SO gold pieces. Those minted
in 1896 and 1904 sold for $25 each;
1875 brought $21: 1899. $3.50; 1900,
SIG. and 1901, 1903, $1S each.
As compared with the larger coins,
the gold half eagles all sold at high
premium. The best prices obtained
were for 1923, at $19.25; 1795-1799.
$14 each. and 1914, $40.
The So gold pieces were apparently
fairly plentiful, very few of them
bringing over 100 percent premium.
The prize of this lot was minted in
1885, and sold for $3.50.
A beautiful specimen of gold
quarter eagle minted in 1898 sold
for $S7. One minted in 1905 brought
$11.75, and another of 1902 sold for
$3.50.
Gold dollars, with the exception of
few rare specimens turned out by
the Dahlonega, Charlotte and San
Francisco minis, We're not in great
demand. A specimen made in 1859 at
the Charlotte mint sold for $12, and
one of the same year from the Dab
lonega mint brought 50. A fine
specimen minted in 1867 sold for $12,
and a very poor specimen from the
Dahlonega mint for the year 1858
brought $3.50.
Quarter dollars, 20-cent pieces and
dimes were in good demand, but
brought no phenomenal prices. A
quarter of 1896 sold for 81 and an
other good specimen of 1904 for 1920.
A 2O-cent piece minted in 1877 went
for $3.50, the highest price paid for
this denomination. Mr.. Chapman pur-
chased the highest-priced dime, that
minted in 1898. for 1910 Tue half
dimes broke the record price for that
piece, the mintage of 1896 selling for
$3.50 and one made in 1905 for $40.
A perfect three-cent piece of 1899 sold
for S. and another of 1893 for 81.
A cent of 1856, with the tobacco
wreath inclosing the Zone Cent" sold
for 81. A large selection of old United
States fractional currency brought
only small prices.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02

ding this afternoon of Miss Mabel
Davidson, daughter of Governor and
Mrs. Davidson, and Frederick C.. In
busch of Milwaukee was one of the
most brilliant functions of it's kind
that has ever been seen in Madison.
Two O'Clock was the hour of the cere-
mony, which was performed in the
parlors of the executive mansion in
the presence of more than 200 guests,
among them state officials, members
OF the, legislature and other persons
OF prominence from all over Wiscon-
sin.
The bride has been socially promi-
nent in Madison for the past two or
three years. She recently completed
course in the state university. The
bridegroom is wealthy young bust
ness man of Milwaukee and graduated
from the University of Wisconsin two
years ago. After a wedding tour the
young couple will make their home in
Milwaukee.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
RARE COINS SELL HIGH.

.
Some good prices have been paid,
by collectors, of gold and silver pieces
of old mintage. Pennies, dimes, dol
lars, eagles, and double eagles, 60
under the auctioneer's hammer.
Old and rare United States coins,
with face value of $555.S7, sold for
$1,453.S4 at an auction held by Davis
and Harvey. Gold eagles, with face
value of $50, brought $13O.50, and half
eagles, face value $500, $226.60. Thir-
ty-three 50 gold pieces sold for
$17O.35, Sc gold dollars brought
$1S0.65, and 1O4 silver coins of the
same denomination brought $312.25.
The highest prices, according to their
face value, were realized by 107 cop
per cents, which sold for nearly 40
times their value, or $41.13.
Beside the very complete collection
of Herbert Du Puy, of Pittsburg, a
smaller collection belonging to Louis
Winkler, Of Kingston, Jamaica, who
lost practically all Of his belongings
in the recent earthquake, was also
sold. Substantially all of the coins
were purchased by local dealers, re-
presenting customers, Henry Chap
man, jr., bidding in large percent
age of both collections. Notwith-
standing the fact that the attendance
at the sale was small, the experts
stated that he prices obained were
far above the average.
A silver dollar minted In 1894
brought $95. the highest price paid
for any single coin at the sale. The
next highest priced dollar was minted
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= = = = y = = y 4
"THIS IS MY 18th BIRTHDAY" tx
George s. Nixon. 4

Senator George S. Nixon of Nevada,
who was recently reported as having
made large fortune out of the mines
in Goldfield, was born in Newcastle.
CAL, April 2, 1860 He attended school
in Oakland and begun his career in
San Francisco. Twenty years ago he
removed to Nevada, where his first
employment was as telegraph oper-
ator. After several years spent at
the telegraph key he became bank
clerk. Later he organized and became
cashier of bank at Winnemucca, New.
Soon after going to Nevada he became
interested in politics and in 1890 was
elected to the legislature. He came
into prominence as state chairman of
the silver party and two years ago
was elected to the United States SEN
ate. In addition to his political work
and his vast interests in Nevada mines
Senator Nixon has been active in pro-
noting irrigation companies and other
enterprises having for their object the
development of his native state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
WEDDINGS OF PROMINENT PEOPLE
Associated Pres. to The Evening Times.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
New York, April miss Janet
Alexander McCook, daughter of Col.
and Mrs. John ]. McCook, was the first
Easter bride of the season today, when
her marriage to Malcolm D. Whitman
took place in the Fifth Avenue Pres
byterian church. The wedding was
notable incident in social circles, for
the guest list included the most prom
inent names of New York and Boston
society.
The church was a bower of white
lilacs, white roses and apple bios
SONS when the young bride, leaning
on the arm of her father, walked up
the flower-marked aisle. The bride
had no maid of honor. Tho six
bridesmaids were two sisters, the
Misses Susan A. and Martha McCool.;
her cousin, Miss Harriet Alexander;
Miss Jennie Croker OF California,
Miss Marion Fenno of Boston, and
Miss Edith Root, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elihu Root.
Mr.. Whitman was attended by his
brother, Hendricks Whitman of Bos-
ton. as best man.. The ushers were
Messrs. George NJ. Sargent, Jonn
Gade, Arthur 8. Pier, J. Wells Farley,
Hamilton Durand, George Atkinson,
Jr., and James F. Curtis.
Following the church ceremony,
which was performed by the brides
uncle, the Rev. DR.. Maitland Arm
strong, reception was held at the
McCook house.
The bride is the second daughter
of Col. and Mrs. McCook, who have for
years been prominent in New York
society and who have summer home
at Seabright, N. ]. Mr.. Whitman is
a lawyer and in his university days
at Harvard was lawn tennis cham
pion: He and his bride will spend the
summer travelling in Europe.
Miss Davidson Has Stage Wedding.
Madison, Wis.,, April 2.-The we'd
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
ordinances. The independence league
has Endorsed Dunno.

oluiudlCeS. ue independence league
has Endorsed Dune.
The campaign just closed has been
characterized by mud singing and
many bitter personal attacks. All of
the newspapers of the city have sup
ported the traction ordinances, with
the exception of those owned by Hearst
and the Daily Socialist.
A big vote is being cast by Dunno
by the Irish societies and the city
office holders, and this will material
ly affect the result. Busse has the
support of the majority of the wealthy
and well-to-do citizens, although many
lawyers and professional men have
Endorsed Dunno.
If the traction ordinances granting
franchises valued at over hundred
million dollars are Endorsed in to-
days election, the city will hereafter
receive 55 per cent of the net receipts
of the traction companies. The Dune
forces declare that this is a mere dodge
to catch the upwary and that the re-
cepts of the companies under such a
ceipts of the companies under such a
ficient to pay expenses"
In addition to the municipal offices
to be filled, superior court judges and
drainage trustee will be elected to-
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Proposals.

Proposals.
For groceries and provisions for the
County Hospital and Poor Farm for
one year.
Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the County Auditor in the
Court House at Grand Forks, North
Dakota, until Wednesday the first day
of May. 1907, at 10 o'clock, M, for
supplying groceries and provisions to
the County Hospital and Poor Farm
for one year, from date of contract, +.
o. B. at Arvilla, North Dakota.
The board of county commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Grand Forks. North Da-
kota, this first day of April, 1907.
Hans Anderson, County Auditor,
Grand Forks County, North Da-
kota.
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were wEOOEO N SANITY CITY
Miss Florence Langan and Ed. Milton
United in Wedlock on Monday
ut State Capitol.

Miss Florence Langan of East
Grand Forks and Ed. Milton of St.
Paul, were married at St. Paul Mon
day. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Langan Of this city,
while Mr.. Milton is we'll known
young man of the capitol city. The
many friends of the bride will join
in extending congratulations.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
SHERIFF eonYEA EXPECTS WORK
Returning Lumberiacks Are Rather
Tough and Coming From Woods
In DrOyes Already.

Sheriff Gonyea of Crookston is in
the city today on business. He says
that during the next few months, he
expects to have all kinds of trouble
from lumberjacks from the woods.
The return of these men has already
started, and according to the sheriff,
there are some of the toughest look
ing characters that have been in these
parts for some time past.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
RIPPLINGS OVER THE STORE COUNTER

Colton-"No not spuds-potatoes.
We got whole carload in this morn
ing, shipped from the east and they
are 0. K. too. Yes sir, our Easter
trade was very good. thank you"
j. c. Evening Times. Well,
We would respectfully request that
you get after some of your country
readers and give them the bunch to
get in some of their butter for we are
entirely out. Oh yes, our Easter trade
was the best ever. Sure we have
plenty of eggs"
Star Grocery-"Fruit is selling good,
in fact our trade last week was fruit
full. Say can't you bring us down
a piece of butter, we haven't seen a
chunck for so long we hardly know
what it looks like. Yes our Easter
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Proposals.

proposals..
For blank books, stationery and
printing for Grand Forks County,
North Dakota.
Sealed bids will be received at the
Office of the County Auditor, in the
Court House at Grand Forks, N. D.,
until Wednesday the first day of May,
1907, at 10 o'clock a. m. for blank
books, stationery and printing and
supplies generally for all county Of
fees for one years as per acquisitions
and samples now on file in the County
Auditors office.
The board of county commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Grand Forks, North Da-
kota, this first day Of April, 1907.
Hans Anderson, County Auditor,
Grand Forks County, North Da-
kota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
HEARING ON TwO.CENT RATE.

HEARING ON TwO.CENT RATE.
At,am.a i re to The Evening Times
,,;,s .lanta, Ia. April 2.-The state
-. al'loao commission today convinced
tSa hearings Gags on the petition filed by
e sae georgia Farmers Union asking
,ur d reduction to 2 cents a mile on
1 PASSENGER fares in Georgia. Execu-
h %ses OF the several railroads doing
~ business IN the state have been cited
~ eS appear before the commission and
not be made. ''oh snouio
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
OLDEST EUROPEAN MONARCH.

, Berlin. April 2.-Duke George II. of
saxe-Heiningen, the oldest of the Eur
epean rulers, celebrated his eighty.
irst pirthday today. Duke George
succeeded to the throne on the abdi-
catlon OF his father, Duke Bernhard
i. IN September, 1866. He has always
been remarkably popular among his
subjects on account of his liberal mol
ICY, and his intelligent interest in the
s arts mas made the word Meiningen a
synonym of excellence in musical and
tneatricai circles. He has been thric.
married MS last venture being a NOR
sanatlc union contracted some thirty
Years Years ago with the actress, Ellen
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Had a Good Time.

The Royal Neighbors Easter ball
given Monday evening in Woodmen
hall was very successful affair." The
hall was crowded, and all report a
most enjoyable time. The Royal
Neighbors are certainly royal enter
tainers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Elected Teachers.

At special meeting of the board
of education held on Monday evening,
a large number of teachers now en-
gagged in the public schools were
elected to positions for next year.
Several of the teachers. it is UNDER
stood. have decided not to remain next
year.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02

service and the opening session of the
convention will be devoted to the
reading of reports and the transaction
of business. Wednesday afternoon
and Thursday addresses will be deliv-
cred by many prominent clergymen,
including the Rev. w. H. Geistweit of
Chicago. Street car and automobile
rides, banquets and receptions will
be interspersed between the sessions.
The meeting will adjourn Thursday
evening.
Times wants will supply your wants.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Funeral Today.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Jos. Sieberts who died Satur-
day last in St. Paul of heart failure
was held today from the home of his
son Will in that city. Mr.. Sieberts
was formerly an engineer On the
Great Northern on this division.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Got Thirty DAYS.

William Smith, cripple. was given
thirty days in the county Jail for
stealing coat. He was arrested by
Special Officer E. Buckley, and will
be taken to Crookston this evening by
Sheriff Gonyea to serve out his time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Give n Dance.

The gentlemen Foresters lodge of
this city will give dance on next
Monday evening in the Woodmen hall.
Arrangements are being made to give
every one good time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Council Tonight.

The regular April meeting of the
city council will be held this evening.
1t is expected that the light matter
will be taken up for consideration.
Simon Ashelman of Keywest is in
the city attending to few matters of
business,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Blankes Faust Blend coffee is the best
on the earth or anywhere else. Yes
sir, our Easter trade was good"

Hanson-"Easter trade was good.
Fruit is good. Say would you be-
heve it We got in some butter this
morning and we also have lots of
eggs"
Enthusiastically was cooky
day. Today is Tuesday but it is also
cake day-Angel cake. Devils food on
the same shelf, nutloaf cake, cocoanut.
maple and Tutti frutti are stacked In
our matchless cupboards in one
luscious and delightful array. Every
day IS bread day and don't forget our
regular pie day. Yes sir most en-
phatically sir-Our Easter trade was
fine" w.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
ALABAMA BAPTIST MEETING.
lnxOCiated Prena In The Eveninu Tin, -

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Montgomery, Ala, April 2.-Large
delegations of enthusiastic young peo-
pie from all parts of the state are ar
irving in Montgomery today for the
annual session of the Baptist Young
Peoples union. The convention will
be called to order in the First Baptist
church this evening by President ]. R.
Magill of Alfalfa and the visitors will
be rendered hearty reception by the
Baptists of the city. The program for
tomorrow opens with sunrise prayer
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Pension Increased.

Congressman Stevenson was noti-
fed that Louis Cottett of this city has
had an increase allowance of his pen
sion to $12 per month. The allow
ance was made under new pension
law
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Rocky Mountain ! Tea Nuggets
a Busy Medicine TOT Bysy Peopls.
ohnRS Golden Heaiti, md ResSved VlRos.

A specific for Constipation. Indigestion, Liver
nd Kidney troubles. Pimples. Eczema, Impure
and Bscksche. Its Rocky Mountain Tea in tab
let form. Is cents q box Genuine made By
HoLLIsTER DRUG COMPANY. madison, VIII
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SALL0W PEOPLE
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Police Station.

The new police station is being
fitted up today, and by this evening
will be ready for occupancy. The city
pest house has been utilized for po-
lice station.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
CARTER RESIGNS.
Manager of CrookstOn Northwestern
Telephone Exchange is Out,

c. d. Carter, who for some time has
been the manager of the Northwestern
Telephone exchange at Crookston, has
resigned his position. Mr.. Carter is
we'll known in this city. and the an
nouncement Of his resignation comes
as surprise.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Bridge Burned,

A Great Northern bridge near Cass
Lake was burned yesterday. Trains
from that direction were delayed for
a few hours on account of the fire.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Won the Shoes.

Ben Franklin was down from Graf
ton yesterday visiting Chief Franklin.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Returned Home

Mrs. Frank Waldrof, of Fertile. who
has been visiting in East Grand Forks
for some time, has returned to her
home.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
trade was good"

Erickson-"Busy, we'll I should
crack smile and another smile.
Why We did the biggest business on
last Saturday that we ever did since
starting in business and that is say
ing whole lot. Fruit is selling fine.
Yes We are getting settled in fine
shape"
Ontario-"Green stuff such as let
tuce. pie plant, ETC., is coming in like
scores at a 100 to baseball game,
and don't forget to mention about our
Easter trade. 1t was dandy but then
you know the Ontario is always in
the lead for Easter stuff"
Mayer's-"Just tell them that you
saw me and that 1 still think that
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02

James Driscoll is the winner of
IS pair of shoes. offered by the Arne-
son Mercantile company during their
sale.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02
Here On Business.

H. H. Howry, of the Farwell,
Ozum. Kirk company of st. Paul. was
in East Grand Forks today calling on
the trade.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-02

Attorney F. c. Massee has returned
from business trip to Grafton.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-15
LEFT SIS, GOO ESTATE.
Man Killed Gave a Farm and Outfit to
Manager


Manager.
Danbury, Aug. 14.-The will of How
ard S. Hoyt, who was fatally injured
in a grade crossing accident in Bethel
in which Mrs, A. Cooke seeley was in
stantly killed and Mrs. George F..
Decker was seriously hurt, has been
admitted to probate by Judge Eugene
G. Dempsey in the probate court
The will disposes of an estate esti-
mated in value at $4,000. Mr.. Hoyt's
late home, an attractive place on Rob-
inson avenue, together with its furn-
ishings, and the stable and its horses,
vehicles and equipment are bequeath-
ed to Mrs, George F. Decker. Mr..
Hoyt's two driving horses were killed
in the accident in which their owner
received the injuries that caused his
death. BY the terms of the will Mrs.
Decker is also to receive $500 in
cash.
Mr.. Hoyt's disposal Of his splendid
farm in Great Plain district which he
bequeaths to William Moody, was
characteristic of him. Mr.. Moody had
been for years manager of the farm,
and it was evidently in recognition of
faithfulness to his trust that Mr. Hoyt
willed him the property. All the equip
ment of the farm, including imple-
ments and stock are included in the
bequest.
The remainder of the estate is dlvid-
ed among relatives Of Mr.. Hoyt other
than Mrs. Decker
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-15
MIR. FEssENDEN BETTER.
Health Improves and He Announces
win Continue Interest In Politics.

Health Improves and He Announces
win Continue Interest In Politics.
Stamford, Aug 14.-Samuel Fessen-
den to-day put an end to the stories
that he intended soon to retire from
politics by declaring that he had no
intention Of taking back seat He
said: II have been In republican pol
tiles for thirty years and have taken a
fairly active part for twenty-five of
those years. have no intention of
dropping out or giving UP the active
interest have taken In behalf of the
party"
Mr.. Fessenden's health Is much bet
ter than it has been for some time. He
says he has received letters from all
parts of the United States since it was
announced that he would drop the po-
litical reins, but that this fact had no
bearing on his intention to continue
actively in the republican party's in
terests.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-15
PhotOheliOmeter.

The photoheliometer shown at the
bite meeting of the London Royal So
|iety is an improved sun dial. giving
] irect time readings with sufficient
recession for regulating common
hooks and watches. 1t consists es-
|entially of a ball-and-socket stand
|or adjustments in latitude and level,
In hour circle which can slide round
/ follow the apparent motion of the
Iun, and year circle, on which are
|ngraved the months. Greenwich
bean time is indicated when the hour
|ircle is moved so that the spot Of
ght coming through an upper screen
bills on the central line. The year
Iirele is turned to indicate the cur
'ent day and month, and cam or
|urved plate on its under side auto
|latiealy applies the necessary correc-