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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-21
BELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY SELLS
NEVADA CONSOLIDATED PUR-
CHASES RIGHTS, PLANT
AND EQUIPMENT.

Yesterday the Nevada Consolidat-
ed Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany purchased all the rights, plant
and equipment of the Pacific Tele-
phone company in this city and i'm.
mediately assumed possession. The
basis of the transaction was not an
nounced, but it is reported it runs
into nice figures.
The new deal means that Carson
City will be rid effectually of the
Bell telephone system and that here
after it will be served by company
composed of local men and Nevad-
ans. The Nevada Consolidated Sc
cured franchise several months ago
from the city trustees to erect and
install system in Carson City and
the Bell people, realizing the result
if they entered into competition,
promptly opened negotiations for a
sale of their plant and the deal yes
terday was the result.
One of the first announcements
made by the company when it first
secured possession of the Bell plant
and 10 the franchise 1t held, was to
the effect that it would not avail it
sci of the lax franchise held by the
Bell but would proceed under the
franchise granted to the Consolidat-
ed This means that within a short
time the party lines will be reduced
from eight and ten on line to four
on each line and also that the city
will receive 2 per cent of the gross
receipts of the company at this point.
President ]. F. Adams of the com-
pany, Judge Sweeney, one of the dl-
rectors, and the heaviest stockhold-
ers verified the report last evening
and both appeared considerably elat-
ed over the deal The transaction
not only means the elimination of
competition to the new company but
it means the acquiring of an estab-
lished business and line which with
money and labor can be developed
into good one. The present mana
ger of the company, Mr.. Heidenreich,
will be retained for the present
When interviewed by News re-
porter Judge Sweeney said: Yes,
our company assumed control of the
old plant of the Pacific company to-
day, having purchased the entire
plant outright. Immediately after
the granting of the franchise recently
10 our company by the city trustees
we began negotiating for the install
lation of an entire new telephone
plant to compete with the Pacific
States, when We were approached by
the company with proposition to
buy them out, which we did, believ-
ing it to be the best interest of our
company as well as to the citizens OF
Carson City.
The system will be made a prac-
tically new one and we believe the
people of Carson City will shortly
note wonderful improvement in the
will give them.
The rates will not be raised, but
Carson City will have an up-to-date
telephone service.
] Since we secured the franchise
for Carson City our company has also
I bought outright the Alpine Tele-
phone company with lines extending
through Douglas. Alpine and Mono
counties, and many important deals
are now pending which when consul
mated will make the Nevada Con-
solidated Telephone company one of
the strongest companies on the coast.
The installation of new appar-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-21
LOCATE PLACER
CLAIMS AT RAWHIDE

w. B. Connell arrived from Raw
hide a few days ago, having come
to Tonopah on account of slight ill
ness, and he expects to go back to
the boom camp in few days. Mi.
Cornell is Interested in a number of
claims, and he says that the camp
has the Klondyke surpassed for
placer claims, the only trouble be-
ing the lack of water. He thinks
very well of the camp, and says that
the people still continue to arrive
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-21

treasury sseLoooeo roa sear
the circulation pr capita tss22 taaas
ability government
the 3 involved
the fullest Of the condition and the
sound condition An
their fashion
whole dmcuty achieved
will he normally condition OF the
ry business fully his acting Sincerely
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-21

Frederick J. Velka. Baltimore
man, has been street car driver, grip
man and motorman for thirty-seven
years, and in all that time has never
reported late nor had an accident.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-21

atus, improvements and changes will
be under the personal supervision Of
Mr.. Adams. who is one of the best
informed and competent telephone
men on the. coast"
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21
THE PRESS GANG AT KEY WEST

To have visited the southern
most city of the United States
is a privilege of the many, but
t. have been a guest OF the
c tizens Of that city, enjoying
their magnificent hospitality,
their fe e-hearted, open-handed
gen ro.i'y, is privilege indeed,
and fortunate is he who has
tina. privilege accorded him.
The annual meeting of the
Florida Press Association which
convened in the Island City o.
Wednesday. March 9th, was be-
yond question. the most delight
full convention which it has ever
been the good fortune of this
editor to attend. We were re-
ceived royalty and every
moment of our stay was filled
with pleasure rare The good
people, from handsome Mayor
Babcock down to the humblest
citizen seemed to be running a
good natured race to determine
which one should show the
greatest courtesy, the most
hospitality to the visitors with.
ia their gates, and so well did
they succeed that the editors of
the State left the island fairly
groaniug from the weight Of
good things showered upon
them by their hosts.
We are sure that in the minds
of all the editors there will al
ways linger pleasant memories
of Key West and our hearts will
ever keep alive the generosity
aud hospitality of her people.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

Very little business was tran; .
acted at the recent meeting of
the Press Association. Besid S
the adoption Of a few resolu-
tions of public interest relating
to immigration, peonage and
kindred subjects, nothing, was
accomplished but a rafting,
roaring good time. Truth Is,
the good people OF Key West 50
persistently showered entertain
ment upon us and gave us such
a royal time that we just didn',
have an opportunity TO think OF
matters of interest and benefit
to the craft.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21
Some Fine Gun Play.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ad. Topperwein Of
San Antonio, Texas, and Mr.. j NJ.
Hawkins of Baltimore, mposin.
the Winchester Arms Co. team, gave
an exhibition of shot gun, rifle an
pis,ol shooting Tuesday afternoon
which lacked but little of beint
marvellous.
The place chosen for the eNhibi
ton was on the west shore of LAX,
Francis, the shots being fired acroS'
the lake and provimg--as was IT,
marked by the lady-the most beau
tiful shooting ground that the team
had ever appeared on.
Only the guns and ammunition
manufactured by the Winchester
Arms Co., were used. The frs
contest was between Mrs. Topper
vein and NJ. Hawkins who each
shot one hundred targets thrown
from the trap. The lady prove
the victor breaking 90 targets out
OF possible 100, while Mr.. Haw
kips broke only 81. A stiff breeze
was blowing which made the exhi-
bition only more remarkable.
After this contest Mr.. and Mrs.
Topperwein gave an exhibition
with rifles and pistols, breaking al
sorts OF m V tie targets with ease.
A sheet of tin nailed against box
was the canvas on which Mr.. Top
perwein with a small rifle drew the
perfect outline, in bullet holes, Of
the head of an Indian Chie.. Thi,
wonderful piece of work is now on
exhibition in the window Of Dial's S
hardware store.
A large crowd OF ladies and gen
tlemen witnessed the exhibition and
one and all expressed them selves as
more than satisfied. 1t wss by al
odds the finest exhibition of the kind
ever witnessed in Madison.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

The annual reunion Of tn.
First brigade, Florida Division,
L. c. T., will be held at De
Funiak Springs on Saturday
next, 23rd inst, and on that
day the ola boys in gray Will
gather in great numbers TO re
hearse the stirring scenes and
incidents of the days of '6l-65,
and listen to the rendition of a
splendid program prepared for
their special delectatiou. Hon.
Jas, +. Broome. one OF Florida's ;
most eloquent speakers, has
been chosen as orator of the
day, and it goes without saying
that his address will be a gem OF
oratory.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

The School Board of Madison
county puts Itself on record a"
being opposed to State unifor
nifty of text books, hence il j,
reasonable to suppose that an!
bill having uniformity as its ob
ject which may be introd lced in
the approaching legislature will
meet the opposition OF our
Senator and Representatives,
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

Editor L'Engle promises to
make the Daily Sun a paper
which will be eagerly sought
for during its brief term of en-
istence-the sixty days of the
legislative session. LEngle-
who, as a writer of spicy,
gingery articles has no peer in
Florida journalism-will be as
sisted by an able corps of
journalists and the stories thus
written of men and events at
the capital will be illustrated
by Win Carroll, one Of the best
cartooaists to be found any
where. If you want something
sure enough good, send one
dollar to The Sun and get that
paper daily-eXcept Mondays
for sixty days, Your money
will be well spent
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21
COLUMBUS B. SMITH. Editor.
THURSDAY, MARCH q, 1907.

The idea of a Florida editor
being the possessor of a high
grade automobile and then
Haunting his go3d fortune in
the faces of his less fortunate
co Ia borers! Editor Powell Of
the St. Petersburg Independent
has committed this grievous sin
and he should be deal with.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

The mo booze epidemi: is
beginning to strike the large
cities of the country as well as
the rural communities. Last
week Knoxville, one of the
most important cities of Tennes.
see, with a population OF more
than $4,000, voted out the open
saloon by big majority. Jack
son. Tenn, with a population
of about 10000 voted "dry"
almost unanimously-only three
votes being cast "for selling. /"
In the entire State of Tennessee
there are only four wet" cities
Chattanooga, Memphis, Nash
Vile and another-the name we
can't recall. What other State
can show SO splendid records
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

We have pinned our faith to
:otton for many, many years.
That staple crop has served to
enrich a great many people but
very few of the producers. Now,
it seems, that tobacco enriches
the producer as we'll as the job.
ber and manufacturer. What
tobacco has done for the farm
ers of Gadsden, Leon aud other
counties it can be made to do
for the farmers of Madison.
Attend the meeting at the court
house on Saturday and learn
from Congressman Lamar aud
the government tobacco expert
who accompanies him what you
may cause tobacco culture to do
for you.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

In eleven days from now the
Legislature convenes in Talla
hassee and the sixty days du"-
ing which that august body will
sit in solemn deliberation prom.
ises plenty of sensation, spice
and ginger. What the harves'
will Ue for the public benefit is.
as yet, an unknown quantity.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

A swell and nobby lot of Mems and
Boys two-piece Spring and Summer
suits ranging in price from $500 to
$1,000 in the latest weaves and pat
terms, showing Blue Serges, Nobby
Plaids, Worsteds and Flannels.
If you intend buying a Spring suit
your time will be well spent in over
looking this department. Remem-
ber the price is the same to you as
to your neighbor-One PRICE to
EVERYBODY.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

He who hesitates is lost " 1t
is the man who grasps oppor =
tunity by the forelock who
presses forward to ultimate
success. Tobacco culture offers
the opportunity to the Madison
county farmer. True, it will
require some money and exper-
jcn:e, but if you mean business
you can easily secure the money
and the experience will natural.
ly follow as you progress. Take
hold aud let's make old Madison
one o. the richest counties in all
he State. You can help to do it
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.

Latest and Nobbiest Patterns in
japanese silk plaids, p cents per
yard, just the thing for early Spring
waists Beautiful and Dainty effict
IN Zeyphers, Embroided Lawns, Silk
tissues, Figured Modras, Percals and
Ginghams.
You should not fail to see this
beautiful array of summer daintlness
when next out shopping.
The new enterprise., 1907-03-21

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10
TWO INTERESTING WEDDINGS.
Miss Anna Mcconlosue, and Miss Eu-
nice storer, Both Of Mason City,
Wed Today.

Miss Anna Mcconlosue, and Miss Eu-
nice Storer, Both Of Mason City,
Wed Today.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. July 1o.-Two weddings
occurred in this city today in which
prominent people of Iowa are more
or less interested. The marriage of
Miss Anna Mae McConlogue. daughter
of Mayor McConiogue, of this city,
to Mr.. Henry W. Clam, son of a bank
-er in Carroll, Iowa, was solemnized
this morning at the st. Joseph Catholic
church, the Rev Dean Carolan, Off
ciatint,. The affair was attended by
large number both from the city
and from other cities of Iowa Besides
the grooms relatives of Carroll were
his sisters the Misses Clam of Wat
his sisters. the Misses Clam Of Wat
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. McConlogue of St
Paul. Miss McConlogue is a charming
young woman and a graduate Of Notre
Dame.
The marriage of Miss Eunice Storer
Of this city, to Prof H. F. Hosmel
of Los Angeles, Cal, occurred this aft
ernoon at the brides home. Miss
Storer graduated this spring from the
Iowa State University, and is a young
lady highly cultured, and connected
with one of the best families Of the
county. Professor Hosmer is a grad.
uate Of the University of Minnesota
and recently has been instructor OF
languages in college in Los Angeles
His home is in Pennington, MINI
For two years he was connected with
Memorial University.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10
Webster City Editor, Was Also
Politician, Diplomat and
Orator
AMERICAN CONSUL AT SYDNEY
Was Very Well Known in the State.
and Was Appointed Postmaster of
Webster City by President Cleveland
in 1ss5-continued Publication of
"Graphic" Five or Six Years.
Special TO Times-Republtcan.

Special to TimeS-Repubncan.
Webster City, July 10.-A dispatch
from Sydney, n. S. w, gives the sad
message of the death of Capt. George
w. Bell.
Capt. George w. Bell came to Web
ster City some twenty five years ago
and purchased the Webster City Ad-
vertiser. He changed the name of the
paper to the Webster City Graphic.
and continued its publication five or
six years. He was a man of consider
able ability, both as orator and writer,
and at once took an active part in the
politics of the county. He was APP
pointed postmaster by President Cleve-
land to succeed j. D. Hunter, who was
removed for Offensive craftsmanship, "
phrase which the president coined to
serve in such cases. There was Bit
ter fight against sir. Bell in his own
party, and the matter was taken to the
United States senate. His opponents
argued that if Mr.. Hunter was an of
fensive partisan" Mr.. Bell could not
escape the soft Impeachment also
as he was not only a partisan editor,
but was also partisan orator and
had stumped the state in the interest
Of Cleveland. The senate took the view
that what was an excuse for retiring
one man could not be accepted as a
sufficient reason for appointing anoth-
er, and as result Mr.. Bell failed of
senatorial confirmation. He held the
office about a year and was succeeded
by F. A. Edwards.
During Cleveland,s second admin
istrations Mr.. Bell was appointed con-
sui to Sydney, Australia. He proved
valuable man to the government in
that position and was retained by Nc
Kinley and re-appointed by Roosevelt.
He was tireless worker and a true
patriot and never forgot his duty to
his government. While in Australia he
wrote many valuable works concerning
the country and was instrumental in
greatly increasing the trade OF Amer
lean merchants there. Mr.. Bell all
so had a creditable record as soldier.
In all the relations of life he filled the
part of a man and lays down the bur-
den at the end of we'll rounded car
eer Mr.. Bell must have been seventy
five years of age at the time of his
death.
One incident in Mr.. Bells life which
brought him into prominence in Iowa
was an address he delivered about
twenty years ago in democratic state
He was chairman Of the
convention aud in delivering his ad
dress became very earnest as well as
very eloquent. After importuning the
convention to remain steadfast to true
democratic principles and nominate
only men Of unsullied character and
pure record capped the climax by say
ing dramatically: Remember, the
democrats sleeping in Havana are look
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10
WEDDINGS LEAK OUT.
Four Prominent oskaIoosa Young
People Married Since June I.

Four Prominent OskaIoosa Young
People Married Since June I.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. July lo.-Unknown to
their parents and most intimate
friends. and having covered their tracks
With the utmost care. four young peo-
pie of Oskaloosa w r. Williams, aged
81. and Miss Pearl Regal. aged 49,;
Robert c. Ramsay, aged % and Miss
Fay Bridges. aged 90, were united in
marriage in this city June 1 by Rev
H. w Hargett, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church.
Upon returning to Oskaloosa the
four young people each went back
to his or her parental roof and has
since resided there. Their weddings
were a profound secret for days and
would be at this time if one of the
young brides had not confided to an
intimate friend the true condition of
affairs. The intimate friend in turn
told the secret and an investigation
followed.
Mr. Williams Is the son of ex-Mayor
John C. Williams of Oskaloosa, pres
ent county attorney of Mahaska coun-
ty His bride is the daughter of Dam
lei Regal, wealthy citizen of Os-
kaloosa, and Mrs Ramsay, the other
bride. is the daughter OF James
Bridges. herself a popular society
woman of her city Mr. Ramsay is
the son of George w. Ramsay, an In
fiuential mine operator of Mahaska
county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10

Pocahontas.
R. ID. Bechler, a Newell farmer,
is trying diversified farming and has
planted tIlirty-two acres to pop corn.
He has refused an offer to contract
the corn at 80 cents a hundred
pounds.
Alden.
The firm Of Rowray & rnfelt, which
has had charge of the Bigelow restau-
rant for some weeks, dissolved Satur-
day. Mr.. Rowray will continue to
take charge Of the business and with
the hotel and the restaurant both on
his hands he will be kept busy.
Grundy Center.
Sherwood Burd brought seven big
loads Of corn to town one morning last
week with his engine. There were
about $50 bushels. ... Several OF
the farmers of the county have begun
haying. The hay crop is up to the
average in this county this year.
Breda.
Frank N. Bruning and the firm
of Bruning Brothers, who run a sa-
soon here, have filed a petition in
bankruptcy in the local federal court.
The liabilities amount to $So3.94, and
the assets consist of household goods
valued at $500 and an insurance policy
for $4,000. all claimed as exempt.
North MeGresor.
The largest pearl found in the up
per Mississippi this season was taken
from clam near Harper's Ferry by
Richard Ishmael. fisherman. 1t
weighs 441h grains, is globe shape,
blush white in color and Of superior
quality. 1t is valued at $4,000 and
was purchased by John Peacock, 10
cal buyer.
Allison. g
While driving IN the country. Mrs.
Ida Van Raden and daughter Maggie,
and Ralph Van Raden, were caught in
the hard wind and rain storm, and
horse. buggy and occupants were
lifted and set into the ditch along the
roadside. The buggy was not over
turned and only scare and a thor
ough drenching resulted.
Des Moines.
O1in Hoffman took fire while sitting
on the river bank fishing Saturday
afternoon. The boy had caps in his
pocket and they were in some man
ner exploded. The boys brother
Glenn overlook the fleeing lad and
threw him in the river. extinguisfing
the flaming clothing. The boy was
we'll filed with water by the time he
was fshed out, but his injuries are not
severe
Lyons.
James GaGney. for many years a
resident of Lyons and prominent
figure in The pioneer days OF the city,
passed away at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. BUDDY, Of Mirneapo-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10
Editor of Clear Lake Reporter
Said to Have Destroyed Prop
erty in Recent Raid
SUNDAY SPORTS MUST STOP
veritsbIe Crusade Against Evil Has
Been Started, and Reform Will
Probably Come Which Will Send
Booze Fiends to the Woods-Union
Sunday Services to Be Held.
Special to Times-Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
| Clear Lake, July 10.-Because Editor
Davenport of the Reporter has seen fit
| to head an action toward the closing
of Sunday places of amusement, some
of his enemies threaten to bring action
against him for destruction of proper
| ty, in a raid made by enforcement
| forces the night of July 4. DR.. Daven-
port is alleged to have knocked off
! some boards from fence in getting
at a booze vendors place, and this is
furnished as the basis of action.
| The law and order people are getting
warm under the collar at this sort of
persecution, and there is probability
| that something will drop good and
hard, which will put in the shade all
! former sensational incidents at Clear
Lake. A meeting has been called and
largely attended by the best element
of the city, and it was declared that ev-
erythlng in the way of Sabbath desc
Grafton, and the vending of the amber
must be stopped. 1t has been planned
that all the churches unite for a union
Sunday evening service, and that the
band give its sacred concerts at that
time interspersed by short talks by the
pastors.
This; has developed into veritable
crusade against evil of every kind, and
from the standpoint of those who love
law and order, will bring about a re-
form and send the booze friends to the
woods.
Mayor Young thinks the church peo-
pie are overweight in the matter and
has forbade his daughter, who sings in
! the choir of the Methodist church to
perform the service there any longer.
Hartman, the manager Of the Lyric
theater. was fined 81 for running his
place on Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-10
NEW INDUSTRY
George Walker Of Spencer, to Plant
Fifty Acres Into Cabbage = Exper-
iment Tried Last Year With Great
Success.

Special to Times-Nepublican.
Spencer, July 10.--A new industry
has recently sprung up here in that
George Walker of this place. is max
ing arrangements for the planting Of
fifty acres into cabbage. The expert
ment was tried last year on a some
what smaller scale with overwhelm-
ing success. From an acre of ground
set out with cabbage plants last year,
he Melted over $500, Notwithstanding
the disadvantages he had to contend
with in not having the proper equip
ment for handling same.
Mr.. Walker expects to work up the
major portion of his crop in various
ways and place the finished product
on the markets of the greater cities.
The doubtless success of this venture
is being watched by many.