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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Frank Mahara's MinstreIs.

It is hardly necessary to intro
duce the famous Mahara Broth
ers to the theatre-going public, as
they have always been high in
their estimate as frst-class pur-
veyers of minstrelsy and rag
time opera for the past sixteen
years. This year with a new
palace car, twenty-five colored
artists, a magnificent compile.
ment of scenery and costumes,
and a combination of speciality
artists, dancers, eccentric come.
dians, novelty artists and sweet
voiced singers, Mahara Brothers
seem to be able to substantiate
their claim that they have reached
the acme of minstrelsy.
The Mahara Minstrels will ap-
pear at the City Opera House
May II. Tickets on sale at City
drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-17
BLACKDUCK.

BLACKDUCK.
CFrom the Americana
County Attorney Henry Funk.
ley was in town Monday evening
on legal business,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-17

Additional local matter will be found
on fourth page.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
Alexander Campbell Appears
Against Prominent Members
of Pottawattamie Bar
ILLEGALLY DEPRIVED OF FARM
Campbell, In His Present Charges, Al.
leaes That He Was the Victim Of His
Attorneys, and a. Hearing Is Being
Held Before the Council Bluffs Bar
Association.
Special to Times-Republican.

Council Bluffs, June 29.-There is
an element of tragedy in a hearing be-
fore the Council Bluffs Bar Association,
which began yesterday. 1t is a hearing
on charges of false trust brought by
Alexander Campbell for his wife, Mary
Ann Campbell, in which Frank Shinn,
of Carson, and Fremont Benjamin, of
Council Bluffs, prominent members of
the Pottawattamie County Bar Asso-
citation, are the accused.
Campbell once a prosperous farmer
of this county, is the man who, claim
ing to have been told in Alaska by
former Deputy Sheriff John Stuhr, that
he was Illegally dispossessed of his
farm. and who was unsuccessful in
regaining possession of the farm which
had been lost to him thru default in the
payment of a mortgage on the place.
1t was after the action at law which
took the farm, that Campbell, travel
ing in Alaska, met Stuhr and was told
the story of alleged deception in the
serving of papers in the case. Re-
turning, he brought an action to re-
cover, in which the allegation of fraud
was made, and on which Campbell re-
lied on recovering the land In this he
was defeated in all courts, and now,
on the shady side of life he alleges
he was the victim of the attorneys.
The moment the charges were filed,
Attorneys Shinn and Benjamin de-
manded an early hearing Sitting in
judicial capacity in the district court
room, the members of the Investigating
committee of the bar, H. ]. Chambers,
Spencer Smith and Emmett FINLEY,
heard the case. The accused attorneys
conducted their own case, Campbell
being represented by w. H. Ware, at
torueY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29

mess, sued to recover the total amount,
and an unusual array of well known
legal talent was engaged by both
sides.
On the stand Pearsons swore that
there was AT no time any Intention OF
actually delivering any of the pur-
chases, and that it was agreed between
himself and the local agent of the firm
that there was to be no actual deliv-
cry. During the two years of his spec
ulations he bought and invested fire.
quently in puts and calls" The
charges for these We're made part of
the claim which was sued for.
Judge Reeds instructions to the jury
We're very plain. He explained to them
that If they found that any of the puts
and calls were a part of the claim
which the note covered, that the note
was not legal and was invalidated. If
they found that any part of the claim
aside from the part for which the note
was given, contained a charge for
puts and calls" that part Of the claim
was also inyalidated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
DIVORCE STATISTICS ALARMING.
Woodbury. County Average is Ono Di-
vorce to Every Five Weddings.
S1,a;o, 80 r;,,o. 1ooo,,h1;,o,

vorc6 to every rive weddings
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, June pa startling
state of affairs has been revealed by
the report of W. G.. Copley, of the
United States census department, who
has been gathering statistics from the
six weeks. He would not give the
exact results of his Investigations, but
said the ratio of divorces to marriages
was one to five. Divorce courts have
travelled only few PAGES in the rear
of the clergy in Woodbury. county the
past twenty years. Approximately TO-
900 knots were tied by Sioux City
ministers, while almost 1000 bonds
were severed by Woodbury. county
judges Last year there were $50 mar
riage licenses granted in Woodbury.
county, according to the marriage Ii
cense record. The annual report of
Deputy Clerk Harry Snyder shows that
127 divorce DEGREES were issued in the
same period. Mr.. Copley said it was
his recollection that by far the great
est number of divorces were granted
on the ground of cruel and inhuman
treatment. with assertions second.
Many divorced men and women. now
remarked and the parents of children,
will be surprised when they learn their
divorces have been liberal. that they
are now living In a state of bigamy.
In over hundred of the divorces
granted in Sioux City the costs have
not been paid and the DEGREES are in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
Mayor McConlogue, OF Mason
City Adopts Rather Novel
Reform Scheme
HAS GOOD RESULTS so FAR
The Pledge Recognizes Evils Of Drink
Habit, and Binds the sisner to Abb
stain From Use of Intoxicating
Liquor Especially for the Term of
Two Years.
Special tc Ts:nes-Republican.

Special &c T::neS-ReDubl1can.
Mason City, June 29.-Mayor Nc
Conlouge has adopted a novel scheme
to help the booze fighters of this city
who come under his jurisdiction to
combat the evils of their appetite by
getting them to sign a pledge which is
binding for two years. SO far. every
drunk who has been brought before the
mayor for punishment has signed the
pledge and so far as known all have
kept it.
The pledge first recognizes the evils
of the drink habit to which the signer
agrees, and says further that drink is
detrimental to the happiness of him
self and his kith and kim" and also
expresses appreciation to the officers
of the city in helping him reform. 1t
concludes with the following:
Il hereby promise and pledge my
self on my sacred honor as man and
as a citizen of America, that l shall
not sell, handle, or give away intoxi-
eating liquors to be used as bever-
age. and l sincerely promise not to
use or drink intoxicating liquors un-
less prescribed for me as a medicine
by reputable and conscientious ply
sician- l hope and trust to abstain
from the use of intoxicating liquor for
ever, but especially to do so for the
term of two wears from date thereof.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
FROM ALL LOVER IOWA

sible. Several of the gardeners re-
| ing very rapidly and each day small
quantities are being brought to this
city About Monday, however, the
foreign shipments will stakt and for
| the next month the Island farms will
present an animated appearance. Dur
| ing the past year more than 500 car
loads were shipped from here and this
year the consignments promise to be
even greater.
Charlton.
While cutting grass and weeds in his
back yard Monday evening, Thomas
Patton received severe stroke of par
alysis which rendered him unconscious
for some time and effected the entire
left side of his body, leaving all the
muscles on that side absolutely help
less. He can only speak the simplest
words but his mind is bright and ac-
tive. Mr. Patton is in his 18th year and
has always been man of great en-
ergy-a hard worker all his life. He
is hardy, thrifty type of Seotchman;
clean, upright man and good citi-
zen.
Ottumwa.
]. F. Kerfoot was the fifth name
drawn out in the land drawing at Bill
| ings, Mont, yesterday giving, him the
fifth choice of the valuable holdings
that are being given away by the gov
eminent in the formal opening of the
first completed tract OF irrigated land
finished by the reclamation service of
the United States. The fact that this
land is irrigated makes it highly valu-
able, much more SO than any other
land ever before opened by the gov
eminent for distribution Mr. kerfoot,
being SO near the first of the list prac
tically gets his choice Of the entire
district, and therefore win receive a
most valuable piece of property. The
land will, in all probability grow al
most anything in the way of grain and
will increase rapidly in value. The
number that has been drawn to this
land opening has been greater than
usual on account of the greater value
of the land. and those who were fortu
| nate enough to draw land were a
small part of the many who went there
with the hopes Of being thusIeWa1ded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29

Grundy Center.
John Smith Grundy county farm
er, is laying ten carloads of thing on
his farm this summer.
Lanesboro.
Ed Davis, living east of here went
to Fort Dodge last week and had his
left eye removed.
Clarion.
The brick work on Bert Clark's new
residence is completed, but the inside
work will probably not be finished for
a couple of months. Mr.. and Mrs
Clark will have one Of the best homes
in the city, the cost being in the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
Thompson.
After some delay the school board
met Monday evening and awarded the
contract for the erection Of the addi-
ton to the school house to William
Walters of this place. Work of con-
struction will begin soon, and is to be
completed by August Is.
Dumont.
The Corn Belt Telephone Company
has sold out it's local telephone ex-
Company, which will run the local ex-
change. Miss Ida Titus will be In
charge OF the office, Mrs Ida Harmon
having resigned. Will Titus will be line
man.
Fort Dodge.
The Great Western is Strengthening
out the Crooked Creek south of Lee
high in order to provide a site for the
new Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile Com
pany. A new channel for the creek is
being dug. This work will also elm
mate two bridges on the Great West
ern. An official of that road pre-
dicted that the entire creek would be
Strengthened out SO that all of the
bridges could be taken out.
Parkersburg.
John Coster of Jefferson township,
was in Parkersburg recently circulate
ing a petition among the taxpayers
asking the Butler county board of SUI
pervisors TO appropriate one thousand
dollars for aiding the county fair asso-
citation in paving off its Indebtedness
and in the construction of improve
ments. The board refused to make the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
Congressman Louden in Iowa Falls.

Congressman Louden in Iowa Falls.
Special TO mes-Republican
Iowa Falls, June 29.-Congressmar
Frank o. Louden of Illinois. accom-
panied by his family, spent several
days in the city this week visiting at
the home of Mr.. Louden's mother, Mrs.
N. F.. Louden. In his annual visits
to Iowa Falls, Mr.. Louden meets many
old friends whom he knew here twenty
years ago, before he won recognition
in public life He formerly taught in
the public schools here and is well re-
membered by many people. Mr.. Lou
den and family arrived in Iowa Falls
on their special car, and on their re-
turn to Illinois they were accompanied
by Harvey Ingham of Des Mones, who
is a.n old college friend of Mr. Lou
den. Mr.. Ingham goes to Illinois for
a short visit with Mr.. Louden and
family down on the farm" in Ogle
county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
ATTENDANCE WILL BE LARGE.
Big Shooting Tournament in Iowa
Falls July 9 and 10.

Special to Republican.
Iowa Falls, June 29.-Returns re-
ceived from the sportsmen of the state
by the officers of the Iowa Falls Cur
club indicate that the shooting tourn-
ament which will be held in this city
July 9 and 10. will be the largest OF
the year in this state. SO far forty
four marksmen has signitied their in
tention Of attending and participating
in the coming tournament. Some, ex-
cellent shooting is anticipated. Nine
of the best known professionals in the
west have stated they will attend the
tournament, these being Gilbert OF
Spirit Lake; Spencer of st. Louis;
Klein of Spirit Lake; Barber of Paul
lima: Maxwell of Hastings. Neb.;
Adams and Olmstead of Rockwell
City; Harry Kahler of Davenport and
Walker Of Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29

appropriation till they were convinced
that the people were in favor of it. Mr..
Coster secured a lot of names in Par
kersburg to the petition. Petitions OF
like character were being circulated in
every town and township in the coun.-
ty.
Dubuque.
-Four boys ranging In age from ten
to dozen years were we'll paid> for
two or three days work they did on
the dump of an old deserted mine re-
Gently. They shoveled large share of
the old dump and picked out all pieces
of lead ore their eyes happened to light
on, and when they were ready to sell
it they found that they had almost
a thousand pounds, receiving almost
$40.
Wellsburs.
There has been considerable talk
around here this week of taking up
the remains of John Heinkens who
has been talk about foul play but
DR.. Heddens who was one of the
physicians who examined the dead
man said that he bore nc marks that
would indicate that death came in any
other way than it was found to be at
the inquest. There has been nothing
done about taking up the remains.
Ricketts,.
On a 4S0-acre farm one mile east of
here reside Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Robe.
They own this $50 acres and also rent
other land each year. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robe are the parents of nineteen chill
dren only one Of which is dead. Two
daughters are married and the other
children, eight sons and eight daugh-
tiers. are living at home. One hun
dred and forty head OF fine steers were
shipped from this farm to the market
last week.
Muscatine.
number Of the Island gardeners
are now making extensive prepara-
tons for placing the bulk of their
cabbage on the market. Within the
next week a large quantity of that
vegetable will be ready for market
and on account of the immense fields
it Is imperative that the produce be
placed on the narket-as soon 90 sos,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
PLEDGES REACH 500, 900.
Y. M. c. A. Campaign at Davenport
Comes to Triumphant Close.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Davenport, June 29-Davenports
Y. NJ. c. A campaign came to tri-
umphant close yesterday when COM
mittees that have been at work for
thirty days raised $4,000, meeting the
conditions by which E. S. Crossett
gives $4,000 for a 100000 association
building. The association will have a
big jollification Saturday evening. at
which Ellery's Italian band will play
and the hands of the campaign clock
be moved to@stOO-OOO with due cere-
mony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
OFFICERS ELECTED.

j. M. Rankin Of Iowa Falls President Of
Illinois Picnic Association.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, June 29.-At the business
meeting of the Illinois Picnic Associa-
ton, held in this city at the annual re-
union of Illinois people who have set
tied in this and adjoining counties, the
following officers were elected for the
coming year,
President, ]. NJ. Rankin, Iowa Falls;
vice president, j. L. Marks, Iowa Falls;
secretary, Chas. s. Smith, Alden;
treasurer, John Tidman, Iowa Falls;
vice presidents, Elmer Ford, D. V. Will
son, E. L. Thayer, S. r. Magee, Frank
Hensing, John Tidman and ]. Q.
Hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
QUEER LAND DEAL.

Harry Russell Of sibey Asked to Per-
feet Title to Land in Minnesota.
Special to Times-Republican.
Sibley, June 29-Harry Russell, of
Sibley, received a quit claim deed a
few days ago for signatures of him
self and wife to perfect a title to a
tract of land near Sank Rapids Mimi.
The land was homesteaded by Mr..
Russelrs father fifty-one years ago,
and it would seem strange that it has
stood so long and the title never hav-
ing been perfect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
EYES HURT IN EXPLOSION.
Lad Blew on the Fuse Of Big Cannon
Cracker

Council Bluffs, June 29.-At Hancock
yesterday, little Frank Spangler, who
with his mother, Mrs. L. T. Spangler,
of Atlantic. is visiting Hancock rela-
tives, was seriously injured by can
non cracker.
The cracker had been lighted but
did not explode. The boy then picked
it up and began blowing the fuse. The
spark was rekindled and the cracker
exploded in the boys face. His fore
mead was badly lacerated and his face
filled with powder. Just how badly
his eyes are injured cannot yet be
told.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
NEEDLE MAY CAUSE DEATH.
Birmingham Man Fell, Driving It Into
His Heart.

Special to Times Republican.
Birmingham, June pa peculiar
accident has brought Charles Short, of
this city, near to death. He was in
the habit of carrying darning needle
around in his vest pocket. The vest
was loose and the needle was pointed
toward the body when he fell, driving
the sharp instrument into his heart.
A blood vessel was ruptured and
Scott has been under the constant care
of physicians for the last twelve hours
and his life is hanging in the balance.
He is weak from loss of blood and it is
impossible to state. just what will be
the outcome of his adventure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
SUICIDE AT SHELDON.
John Woods, an Old Resident, Straneles
Himself With pillow Sljp

John Woods, an Old Resident, Stran9ies
Himself With Pillow Slip.
Speciar TO Times Republican.
Sheldon, June 29.-Despondent from
grief and poor health, John Woods. an
old Sheldon resident, committed suicide
at the home of his son in this city by
strangling himself with pillow slip,
twisting it and tightening it about his
throat.
Mr.. Wood was about so years of age
Last September he lost his wife and
returned month ago from California,
where he spent the winter. He leaves
three children-Wallace Woods ana
Mrs Emma Goldie, of Sheldon; ana
Mrs DR.. Miller, of Sanborn. Three
brothers survive, B. T. Woods and
Miles Woods. of Sheldon, and Henry
Woods, who resides in Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
FOLK SENDS NEGRO TO IOWA.
Governor Folk, Of Missouri, Grants
Reuuisition fol. Sam Anderson.

Montgomery, Mo, June 29.-Govern-
or Folk granted the fequisition and
Chief of Detectives McNutt left here
yesterday with HIS prisoner, Sam An
derson, the negro wanted in Iowa
charged with criminally assaulting lit
tie Irene Stubbs. The negro was ac-
comparied by his attorney, Sem New
lis He was securely handcuffed and
precautions were taken to prevent
trouble When he was captured in
the woods near here he was armed
with a AZ revolver. Sheriff Earnest
slipped upon him unawares.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29

valid. Prosecution could be instituted
for bigamy in any Of the cases.
Within the last few years, however,
all the divorces are legal as the courts
have adopted the custom of withhold
ing the decree until the costs are PAID.
Prior to that time, under the old fee
system, it was left to the county clerk
to collect the costs. Often the clerk
neglected to do this and in those cases
the divorces are illegal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
SETTLE FOR $4,000.
Iowa Central Makes Settlement witt
Phil Klaus, Formerly Of Iowa Falls.


Nh Phil Klaus, Formerly Of Iowa Falls.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, June 2S.-Settlement for
$4,000 has just been effected with the
Iowa Central Railroad Company for
the loss of a stock Of drugs and fix
lures shipped from here to Latimer,
Iowa, by Phil Klaus, who formerly con-
Quoted drug store in this city. The
night the car containing the stock ar
rived at Latimer, it burned, and the
contents as well as the car We're a to-
tai loss. Mr.. Klaus valued the stock
at $4,000, and had brought action in
the federal court to recover that
amount Just before the case came to
trial an agreement was reached be-
tween the attorneys in the case, in
which Mr.. Klaus was paid $4,000 in full
for his claims. The fire that destroyed
the goods has always remained mys-
terry since it occurred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
STOCK DEALS ARE GAMBLING.
Court at Fort Dodge Decides Case
Against Commission Firm.

Special 10 Times -Republican
Fort dodge, June 2s.-Stock broker
age transactions are nothing less than
gambling. according to the verdict
handed down by the jury ip the case of
Ware VS.. Pearsons today.
The case is the one in which John
II. Pearscns wealthy retired farmer,
speculated on the board of trad for q
period OF two years, during which his
losses amounted to over five thousand
dollars He gave a note of $4,000 as
partial payment, and when pushed for
settlement secured the note thru ruse
and resisted payment of any of the
debt on the ground. that il could not
be collected The firm Of Ware & Le-
Ind, thru Nhom ha transacted his hus-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
TOM EWING TO WE'D.
Former AckIey Man Will Marry Miss
lngeIfritz Of Charles City.
Snecial to Times! Republican.

Iowa Falls, June 29.-The announce
ment of the marriage of Mr.. Tom Ew-
ing, formerly of Ackley, and Miss
Clara Ingelfrtz, prominent society
belle of Charles City, is received with
much interest all over this county,
where the groom is well known. Inc
marriage was a surprise to everyone.
The couple will make their home In
Minneapolis, where Mr.. Ewing now has
his headquarters as salesman for a
cement plant Mr.. Ewing was for sew
eral years a prominent member of the
AckIey Bachelors club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY.
Thomas Indy Held at Iowa City on
Charge Of Stealing Solder.

OpSCldI 10 I IIIIVS-ISePUUIICcII
Iowa City, June 29.-Thomas Indy,
claiming to be a former resident of
Burlington, has been bound over to
await the action of the grand jury on
the charge of stealing solder from a
local hardware store. Indy was re-
Gently employed by the hardware peo-
pie but after being discharged by
them, was discovered with the solder in
his pockets. He was unable to furnish
$3.50 bail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
NEW sIBLEY FIRM.

New Shoe Store Known as D. D. Nit.
cheII G. Company.
Special to Times-Republican.
Sibley, June ga new business firm
has been started in Sibley, composed
of Henry Hansmeyer and D. D. Nit
chell. and will be known as D. D. Nit
chell & Co. They intend keeping a
line of shoes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
SAD PICNIC DAY.
Little Daughter Of George krieer, Nea1
SibIey, Has Hip Broken.

SibIey, Has Hip Broken.
Special to Times-Republican.
Sibley, June 29-While en- route to
a picnic at the John FreeSe place. three
miles southeast of Sibley, the George
Kriger family met with a serious ac-
cident which resulted in a broken hip
for the five-year-old daughter and
others were bruised somewhat. The
horses became frightened at an UNI
brella and overturned the vehicle. The
little girl was brought to Sibley to DR..
Heetland's office, where the fracture
was reduced and the patient removed
to their home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-29
brakeman Has Arm Crushed.

Mason City, June 29.-F. B. Hasse, a
Milwaukee brakeman, lost an arm at
Calmar yesterday morning. He was
knocked from the car and caught in
the coupling as the cars bumped to-
gether. HS was taken to the hospital
at McGregSr. He has resided here
several years