davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
HOW ROPER WAS WORKED.
Details of the Scheme Worked on Man
Who Stated That His Home is
in Grand Junction.

Further details of the swindling
of John Roper, said to be of Grand
Junction. in Boston, have been re
ceived and indicate that Roper was
taken in pretty cutely.
1t is stated that Roper was pre-
pairing TO make his ninth trip to Eu-
rope but has about concluded not to
make the trip owing to the fact that
he is short $i05 in cash and a fine
gold watch.
1t seems that Roper had gone down
to the pier to look Mt the ship on
which he expected to sail in n few
days and while there met up with
a nice looking man who told him
that he too expected to sail on that
ship, as n result the acquaintance
was mutually agreeable The two
returned to the business portion OF
the city together and met a compan-
I ion of Roper's new found friend who
also stated that he expected to make
| a trip to Europe. Roper states that
the men appeared all right in every
way and gave ample evidence that
they expected TO make the trip. Fin
ally, 1t was agreed to pool the amount
each man expected to expend for the
trip and Roper was to hold the three.
cornered treasury. This looked good
to Roper. Each man put up and ali
the money was deposited in an envel
ope which envelope was apparently
turned over to Roper. The two me1
went to their hotel agreeing to meet
Roper the following day. They did
not turn up. Roper became uneasy
opened the envelope and found II
stuffed with wads of paper. A change
in the envelopes had been made by
one of the new found friends and ht
had been made victim of the OLD
envelope game. He's still lookinl
for the oily-tongued individuals.
Roper is not known in Grand June
ton as far as the Sentinel can learn
There are several men named Ropel
residing here but It Is not believed
that the man in Boston is one o
these.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16

Call up Junction 349, the new tele'
phone number of Cassells & Co.
We want some of your business fl
we are right. Fred Mantey.
Special sale on fancy china Satur-
day and Monday, May Is and 2Oth
at the 5 and 10 cent store.
Banner Oats 25 cents per package
at Platt and Herrons'
Our light harness racks have been
refilled. Fred Mantey.
Call up Junction 349. the new tele-
phone number of Cassells & Co.
Include a loaf of Star Bakery bread
in your next order for groceries.
All kinds of house furnishings at
Cosgrove and Stough's. A large and
complete line of goods to select from
and at prices that are sure to sell.
No better bread is made than that
of the Star bakery.
Undertaking and funeral direct
ing by Cosgrove and Slough, 345
Main street. Licensed embalmer.
have a large number of second
hand buggies and wagons that are
in good condition and will be sold
cheap. C. P. McCary.
Our entire stock of fancy china on
special sale Saturday and Monday,
May 18th and goth, at the and 10
cent store.
An evening of perfect enjoyment
is assured all who attend Prof. Hog
ue's dance at the Auditorium next
Friday night.
Guaranteed rubber hose going
cheap at Trobitz, the plumbers at
122 n. 5th street.
A car load of the famous Winona
wagons has Just been received by
Harry Hiatt. There are no better
wagons on the market than the Win
ona.
There are some cheaper. but no bet
ter bugiges on the market than
either the Studebaker or Columbus.
Sold by C. P. McCary.
The up to date ladies and gents
have their clothes cleaned and press
ed at the Suitorium. Phone Black 662
Meats of all kinds sold and gudr-
anteed by Hilbert and Rettig. You
are sure to be well pleased with your
meats If bought here.
Will you need a fruit wagon this
fall? If SO call on Harry Hiatt, who
has Just received a car load of the
Winona wogons and is prepared to
offer prices that will sell them.
II you have old bottles or junk of
any kind to sell take them to the
Western Slope Junk House. at 1877
w. Colorado avenue.
Bone meal for chickens at Hilbert
and Rettig's, the Leader grocery and
market.
When you want to take a drive
these fine days go to Barton and Ter
riell. Fifth and Colorado, best equip
ped livery barn in the city. Good SER
vice at all times.
A large and complete line of har-
ness can always be found at Harry
Hlatt's either factory or home made,
We would especially call attention to
our hand made harness.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
IN TWO BIG STORES.
Filled to Overlooking is the Crown
Furniture Company's
Establishments

The Crown Furniture company is
again occupying two big store rooms.
at its old location on Main between
Third and Fourth streets
The two big rooms now occupied
are filled to overflowing with choice
and up-to-date goods of every char
acter, belonging in a first-class fur
nitrsre establishment. MIR. Leo ].
Krohn of the company says that Il
will be the ambition of the Crown
Furniture company to carry the best
possible goods to be obtained, as he
finds that he can have no better ad-
vertlsement than first-class gods.
The carpets, rugs and big display
of draperies will be handled in the
new addition, which Is well adapted
for the display of such goods. In the
original store will be gathered the
best in the line of suites for parlor,
bedrooms, etc.
The full and complete arrangement
of the stores has not been fully COM
pleted, but that it will class with the
very finest furniture establishments
in Colorado is certain. In speaking
to Mr.. Krohn this morning II was
learned that he has coming several
cars of splendid new piece goods
which will give his store an at
tractive line as can be found in~the
cities. Mr. Krohn stated that he
found that the taste of the people was
for good and substantial class oi
goods, something that is not shoddy
but has the appearance of solidity and
worth. In connection with the stock
will be carried full line of ranges
cooking stoves and kitchen parapher'
MALTA. The Crown Furniture com.
pany is certainly on the push cart for
popular favor.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
BIG AUDIENCE WILL HEAR IT.
Tonight Nearly Fifty Grand Junction
People VIII Sing David. King
of Israeli at Congrega-
tionaI Church.

Therehas been a large sale of seat'
for the scripture-oratorio-ca
David. King of Israel" to be rend
cred at the Congregational church
under the auspices of the Western
Slope School of Music.
The event promises to be the big
gest and most enjoyable thing in the
home talent musical line ever given in
Grand Junction. A half hundred
Grand Junction people will take part.
The closing rehearsal was held last
night at the church and magnificent
rendition is promised.
Miss Edith L. Fenner is director.
The soloists will be Mrs. George
Greer. Mrs: Bross-Pinnell. Mr.. Ward
Hutton and Mr.. John Weber.
Mixed Quartet-Mrs. Geo. Greer,
Mrs. Bross-Pinnell. Mr.. J. Q. Mat
thews, Mr.. Ralph Rice.
Male Quartet-Mr. ]. Q. Matthews,
Mr.. H. G. Fletcher. Mr.. e. f. Cole,
Mr.. Ralph Rice
Ladies' Trio-Mrs. Greer, Miss
Fenner, Mrs. Bross-Pinnell.
Organist-Miss Mary Gilbert.
The chorus is made up of the fol-
lowing well known local people:
Soprano-Merle McClintock. Ade-
laide B. Currie, Jessie Ferrier, Daisy
Kirk, Lois Becker, Ruth Covey, Vera
Wilson, Mary Hopkins, Mrs. w. T.
Goslin. Leslie Wilbur, Alberta Rog-
ers. Eugenia Brooks. Mae Barnhart.
Georgia Armstrong. Rose Wasson,
Bertha Walker, Bula Anderson, Helen
Webster.
Alto-Mrs. H. Ford Piatt, Loretta
league, Alice Glasco. Mabel Hutchin-
son. Halle Webster, Hazel Smith. Mrs
Fred Rogers. Alice Grubbs. Arlie
Claypool, Fannie Armstrong, Vera
Lille, Florence Brooks.
Tenor. O. Matthews. John Web
ber, Benz. w. Davis, II. G. Fletcher,
r. l.. Nichols, ]. S. Pinnell. Geo. A.
Currie.
Bass-W. Nattross. e. E. Cole, L.
G, Hatch. d. B. Webster. E. E. Hatch,
]. II. Brooks.
David. King of Israel" is one of
the greatest scriptural oratorias.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
TAX PAYERS NOTICE

All property owners who have not
listed their property with the assess.
or for 1907 should do so at once
and save penalty.
n. N. SMITH, Assessor.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
Big China Sale.

The and 10 cent store will have
the largest special on fancy imported
china next Saturday and Monday
May 18th and goth, that has ever
taken place in Grand Junction. The
people of this city and vicinity know
what special sale" means at this
store, and this sale will be about the
same thing as trading silver dollars
This elegant line of imported china
consists of Haviland, Austrian, Ger
man and French china. There is
nothing in this line reserved at this
sale; everything goes. 1t will pay you
to take advantage of the prices offer-
ed whether you need any fancy china
or not.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
READY FOR Nsrss' i.s',

Arrival of fabric. .,'.Il, ,
few " days has ptasilss.iSo p,ses. osI
ouT ceT stock toe of suIIlSSsI,s q,
SGs ISt AND TRoush"ss 'l.I -
play /. very cOnplS',, pie solor,l
the new designs ,ao a,o ssariasi
will be very p0pulA'
ing season
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
THE LIFE INSURANCE.

muddle has started the public to
thinking. The wonderful success
that has met Billiards. Horehound
Syrup In its crusade on Coughs, In
fluenza, Bronchitis and all Pulmon-
airy troubles-has started the public
to thinking of this wonderful prepar-
alton. They are all using 1t. Join
the procession and down with sick
ness. Price 25c, soc, S1.O0. Sold
by c. d. Smith & Co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16

Special Excursions to Mexico City
The Colorado & Southern offers hall
rates to Mexico City and return; tick
cts to be sold on April 25th to May
18th, June Sth to 18th and June goth
to July 18th; good 80 days; stop.
overs in both directions. Full in.
formation regarding Mexico on ap.
plication.
T. E.Fisher, C. P. A.,
Denver
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
STOP GRUNBIING.

If you suffer from rheumatism OF
pains, for Billiards. Snow Liniment
will bring quick relief. 1t is a cure
for Sprains. Rhematism. Contracted
Muscles and all pains-and within
the reach of all. Price 25c, soc, 81.
C. r. Smith. Tenaha. Tex, writes:
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment
in my family for years and have
found it fine remedy for all pains
and aches. ] recommend 1T for pains
in the chest. Sold by C. d. Smith
Co
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16

BEFORE THE BE-. III +,
are made into garmeL1Isei nd 4
have got to Pa5s,S pass IS 10J
Jun CLASS n
to risk its spOillnsl. l..5 7, De
cloth. Have you IN bst,si 4
pat patterns? II not; t1;o9a 9'i' III
look them over. tTom ~
ina in a suit made up 50Ts Ave II j
them. Why nos o. thsn "A
cost you any more
spend.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
Miss Alta Richardson.

Miss Alta Richardson, a well
known young lady of the city. left
last night on train No. for Liver
more Falls. Maine. where she will
spend the summer with relatives. She
left contemplating most delightful
stay IN the far away northeastern
state.
EN-congressman II. NJ. Hogg is
named as one of the incorporators of
the Mineral Point Mining and In
vestment Co. of Pueblo. which is
capitalized at s25O,O0O.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
Notice.

on account of leaving the city
June 1, desire all bills due me set
tied by May goth, or same will be
placed in hands of an attorney for
collection.
DIR. C. r. LINDSAY.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16

The Western Junk House at 127 w
Colorado avenue, buys hides. scrap
iron, old rubber. rags, bottles, etc
Get your hat cleaned and blocked
by the Suitorium, 1875 south Fifth
street.
The daily sentinel., 1907-05-16
Card of Thanks.

To our many friends we desire TO
extend our heartfelt thanks for their
Kindness and assistance at the death
of our mother, Adeline Bawier.
Dr. o. Hebert and family.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
POWER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Section 8 of Ordinance Nc. 104 Pro-
vides For ReYoking Licenses.

The Davis case has brought about
considerable discussion as to what reg
ulation is vested with the city by or
dinance 104 in the matter of revooa-
tion of license, where the ordinance is
violated by the sale of liquor to min
ors. Under ordinance No. rs. the
council was empowered to grant sa-
loon license but it could not revoke a
license. unless it brought suit in the
circuit court in the name of the city
of Athena.
To give the council power to revoke
saloon license as well as grant them,
and otherwise regulate the sale of
liquor in Athena, on November 9th.
1905 ordinance No. 1O4 was passed.
Relative to selling liquor to minors or
permitting minors to loiter in saloons
or the violation of any other provision
of the ordinance, section 8 reads:
"The Common Council of the City
of Athena may at any regular or spe-
cial meeting, by resolution. revoke the
license of any person or persons Ii
censed to sell spirituous, malt or vim
GUS liqcurs under the provisions of
this ordinance, who shall violAte any
of the provisions thereof, either by
himself or his agents or servants. -
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
Citizens Of WinlOck, WASH,
Punish a Wifebeater
WIFE REFUSED TO GO HIS BAIL
Husband Taken From the Jail and
Severely Punished by an
Infuriated Crowd.

The whipping post for wifebeaters is
not provided in the Washington state
law, but it is first in the hearts of the
people of Winlock. Outraged by the
cruel conduct of E. G. Cottrell, alias
Carroll. and we'll known restaurant
man of that town. citizens Tuesday
night stormed the city Jail where he
was confined, took him from cell and
publicly horsewhipped him.
4 Cottrell. who owns the Winlock
lunch counter, was arrested for beat
ing his wife. After a preliminary
hearing he was allowed to seek some
one to go on his bail. He went to his
wife, whom he had cruelty beaten,
and begged her to 60 on his bail.
Upon her refusal he deliberately
struck her in the face. knocking her
down. Marshal Rountree dragged him
back to Jail. Later in the evening a
mot of determined men broke into the
Jail, took Oottrell and horsewhipped
him numerically.
The town is pretty we'll stirred up. "
and Cottrell is not safe there.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
GOOD HORSES SELLING HIGH
Teams Sell at From $500 TO $4OO
in Walla Walla County.

Notwithstanding reports that horses
are plentiful in Walla Walla, some of
the horse buyers and those who are in
need of good work animals say they
are high in price and hard to obtain,
says the Walla Walla Statesman.
Good clean cut animals without blem-
ishes and weighing from 1900 to 140O
pounds sell from 5000 up and $40O and
higher per span.
Those who are buying horses, one or
two at time, say they are almost inn
possible to obtain. Iu many instances
cayuses and small animals are being
purchased in order to save time.
1t is said many horses are being
purchased in the Grand Ronde country
in Oregon and brought to this vicinity
where they are offered for sale to the
outside buyers.
Milton Bryan, manager Of the M.
Mcdonald stables says horses are plen-
tiful. In speaking of the horse market
he said: "We have no trouble in get
ting all the horses we want. While
the price is high, if the buyer is will
ling to pay it he can get all the ami
mails he wants. An average horse is
one weighing from 400 to 1900
pounds. They bring about 5000 each.
We do not pay that much however.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
PANIC TALK BY HARTMAN
Magnate Thinks That Business Slump
Might Not Be Unmixed Evil.

E. III. Hartman, IN an interview on
the financial crisis and railroad situa-
ton, said:
"a check to business might not be an
unmixed evil. The railroads now have
more business than they can handle.
A slowingup would mean the curtail-
ment of expenditures and an increase
in the surplus of the roads. 1t would
mean also lessened demand for labor
and reduced demand for money.
These. in consequence, would become
cheaper.
"a check to business is, of course,
better than a full stop, but what would
be applicable to a full stop will be
measurably true Of slow-up.'
Hartman said that two kinds of
courage are needed in developing and
directing the affairs of great railroad
system. One kind is needed to make
large expenditures when times are dull
and the business outlook is poor, aud
thus secure labor, money and materials
at low cost. The other kind Of
courage, he said, is to be able to dis
continue the expenditure of funds and
the making of improvements when
business is good, money dear and labor
high. This kind of courage, he said,
would enable the railroads, by waiting
two or three years, to make improve
ments, at reduction of 20 pei cent
in the cost Of labor, money and ma
terials. He considered such saving
good profit for the shareholders.
"Would you, iu the event of two
cent fares becoming general, favor an
increase in freight rates or a reduction
in dividends?" he was asked.
Probably the first result would be
reduction in the passenger service, >"
replied Hartman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
HAVE POOLED TIMBER LAND
La Grande Railroad Employees An
ticipated Pilot Rock Braach.

An immense body of timber land,
comprising 5000 acres lying south of
Pilot Rock, has been pooled for sale by
o. r. q N. employees, residing in La
Grande anticipating the construction
of the Pilot Rock branch road. Several
months ago the land was filed on.
Now that the road is being built, the
owners of the timber have placed their
holdings together, believing that by SO
doing larger price may be realized.
A saw mill will undoubtedly he To-
Gated at either Pilot Rock or Pendle-
ton, for the purpose of converting this
tim Der into lumber
According to the last reports the Pi-
lot Rock branch of the 0. r. d N.
will be rushed to completion with all
possible speed. it was the intention
OF the company to have the first train
running through from Pendleton by
the Fourth of July, hut it is hard to
say at this time whether this will be
possible or not, according to the last
reports Of officials.
Considerable delay was caused dur
ing the winter by cold weather and
later by the floods. There is assurance
OF the line being through by fall at
any rate. A large force of men are at
work along the line with grading out :
fits.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
City Councilmen in Charge of
Different Districts
WOMEN NAMED TO ASSIST
Athena Will Receive a Securing on
Wednesday and Thursday,
March 81 and 90.

Athena will clean up on Wednesday
and Thursday, March % and 2S.
Mayor Plamondon has placed mem bers
of the city council in charge of certain
districts to be assisted by ladies named
below. The mayor gives the follow
ing for publication:
Each councilman will have charge
of division Of the city as given below
and is expected to supervise the work
and see that all vacant lots etc. are
properly attended to.
The ladies named are earnestly re-
quested to give all aid possible. sug-
gest that You interview your neigh
bors in your section and secure their
promise to "clean up" en- these two
days, March az and 2S. II you will
take an interest in this work your in
fluence will help materially to get
others at work and much good will re-
suit in more beautiful and more san
itary town.
Division No. will consist of all
that portion of the city south of main
street and will be in charge of Coun-
Gilman McEwen assisted by Mrs. Robt
Tharp, Mrs. o. g. Cham berlain, Mrs.
A. J. Parker, Mrs. John Wright, and
Mrs. David Taylor.
Division No. 2 will consist of that
portion of the city between main street
and the 0. r. So N. r. r. and east Of
5th street will be in charge Of Council
man lie Grow assisted by Mrs. #. S.
lie Grow, Mrs. A. b. McEwen, Mrs.
j. ID. Plamondon, Mrs. N. A. Miller,
and Mrs. D. II. Preston.
Division No. will consist of that
portion Of the city between main street
and the O. r. q N. r. r. between 4th
and 9th streets and will be in charge
of Councilman Tompkins assisted by
Mrs. VIM. Tompkins. Mrs. VIM. Nc
Bride, Mrs. f. B. Boyd, Mrs. M. L.
Watts, Mrs. 9. A. Barrett, and Mrs.
V. E. Hoven.
Division No. will consist Of that
portion of the city between Main
stteet and the 0. r. q N. r. r. be-
tween Bird and 4th streets and will be
in charge of Councilman Geo. Gross.
Mrs. Chas. Norris. Mrs. Jerry Stone.
Mrs. Chas. Brown, Mrs. +. NJ. Mans
field and Mrs. VIM. Peterson.
Division No. will consist of that
portion Of the city between Main street
and the Q. R. q N. r. r. and between
Bird street on the east and the 0 r. 80
N railroad on the west and will be in
charge of Councilman Mcbride as
sised by Mrs. Ed. Barrett, Mrs. S. f.
Sharp and Mrs. Curry.
Division No 6 will consist of that
portion of the city northwest Of the
Q. r. q N. tracks and will be in
charge of Councilman Watts assisted
by Judge Richards and Mrs. Elmer
Connick, Mrs. Charles Brotherton.
Mrs. B. W. Myers, Mrs. Ida Gillis,
and Mrs Cordelia Maloney.
J. d. Plamondon. Mayor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
DEATH OF JAMES h. BANKS
Passed Away Wednesday at Home of
his Brother in Dayton.

James H. Banks, who has been an
invalid for several years at the home
OF his sister Mrs. Dlckenson died at
the home of his brother. H. P. Banks,
in Dayton Wash. Wednesday morn
ing.
Phe body came in on last nights
train and the funeral was held this
forenooh at 10 o'clock. Rev B. F. King
conducting the services.
Mr. Banks went to the home of his
brother two weeks ago today, and soon
after his arrival there began to grow
worse. He had been afflicted with
spinal trouble for number OF years
and for some time prior to his DEATH
had heen helpless invalid. E
The deceased was SO years of age.
He was born in Arkansas and with his
parents came to Oregon in 1862, and
first settled at Oregon City. He had
been married. but left no children.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
No Artesian Water There.

The proposition of striking an ar
tesian flow Of water in the we'll near
the Jacob Betz Brewing company g
property in Walla Walla has been
abandoned. The drill which has been
working in very hard formation for
the past week. passed through it at a
depth OF 1910 feet, but the flow of
water which was looked for at thus
point failed to materialize and tho
effort was abandoned. While the
management is disappointed at not
striking artesian water the work has
not been in vain, as it is good pump
ing well with an unlimited supply Of
pure cold water. A modern compress
cd air pump will be installed at once.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22

Educate @our Bowels 0itn Caseareta.
. Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
&c., 25c. II 9. G. fail, druggists refund rnonevs
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-22
THE TURNER WILL IS VALID
Estate Of $4,000 Goes to Defen-
dants, 0. G. Turner and Others.

BY the decision of County Judge
Gilliland, given Tuesday forenoon, the
side of the conteatees in the famous
Turner will case was upheld and the
will of the late Mrs. Cynthia A. Tur-
ner declared valid one, says the East
Oregonian.
As result Of the decision the Tur-
ner estate, amounting to about $10.-
0G0, will 20 to 0. g. Turner and Others
who were defendants in the case. OF
these o. @. (Chaunceyl Turner. will
profit most Ey reason of the fact that
he is the principal beneficiary under
the will.
The decision in the case was given
by Judge Gilliland after he had given
the matter very careful attention since
the argument was finished Saturday.
At the appointed time only the lawyers
in the case were present in the court
room aud Judge Gilliland gave his de-
cision orally. In doing so the county
judge spoke very briefly, merely say
ing that after full investigation he re
garded that Cynthia A. Turner was
capable OF making a proper will at the
time the disputed document was
drawn and consequently he npheld the
will and the side of the contestees in
the case in court.