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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-06-28

The fine commencement exercises OF
Fisk University, accentuated very
strikingly the policy of the school and
the character of the man who is now
it's president Of course, DR.. Merrill
is blessed with a strong faculty, who
exert their splendid abilities harmoni
ously with that of the president Ca
thing devoutly to be hoped for in all
schools), but the South, and particu-
larly the Negro, both are to be con-
graduated that such a man as James
Griswold Merrill is giving his life as
president of Fisk University.
DR.. Merrill came to Fisk in 1899 as
Dean of the College Faculty and upon
the death of that great and good man
Erastus M. Cravath, was made presi'
dent. The qualities that appear most
strikingly in him are his rugged man
hood, his courage, and his strict ad
herence to the principle of the Father
hood of God and the brotherhood Of
man."
From the principle of action, which
seems clearly set forth by his life, ht
has not deviated since he took up thu
work here in Nashville, and the result
is shown in the progress the Universe
ty has been making. True it is, tina
some of his utterances have brough
him into controversy with some Of on
Southern friends, but it is to his eter
nal credit, that he stood the test Xix
a man, and by the deepest and best pee
pie of the city he is held in high es
esteem a man.
Taking up the work just after such
masterful personality as Dr. Cravat
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-06-28

was enough to Overwhelm almost any
man. 1t must be remembered that DR..
Cravath established the school and
was largely responsible for what it
was. The faculty, students, graduates,
and the Negro race loved him, and the
public honored him, and justly so, for
nature never made many men like
Cravath.
Then, DR.. Merrill was entirely new
to the work of education of the Negro,
having spent more than a quarter of a
century in the pastorate in the West
and New England, but his good sense
and right-heartedness solved the situa-
ton. He was willing to learn, and al
ways tried to be fair to everybody
There are more expert educators tech
nically speaking, that President Mer-
rill, but there are no fairer ones.
AS far as we have been able to learn,
DR.. Merrill's interest in the education
Of the Negro springs not from love
Of the Negro as Negro, but from the
love of the Negro as one of Gods chill
dren; and this is simple Christianity.
His life is a benediction upon us,
and it is rather unfortunate that he
cannot spend more time at the Univer.
sity, but it seems necessary at present
that he spend much time seeking
funds for the school. 1t would be a
greater help to our city folk if when
the president is in town he could spend
more time preaching and speaking
among our churches and other gather
ings.
We hope for a long, long life fol
President Merrill and his work at Fisk
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-06-28

Elaborate preparations are being
made or the Fourth of July celebra-
ton.
DR.. ]. A. Jones, President of the
Turner Normal, will lecture here Tues
day night in the interest Of his school,
Miss Flora Hardin, the charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hardin
will entertain few friends Thurs
day evening at her home on Charlotte
avenue.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

The strongest sled on the market
at the Racket Store.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

the King drag on the country roads. 1t
was also proposed that the committee
confer with the city council as to the
employment of some men whose busi-
ness it should be to work continuous
" on the roads of Denison. 1t would
be his business to make minor repairs.
fill chuck holes and operate the King
drag after every rain. The subject
of paving for Main Street ana Broad
way was also discussed. The COM
mittee was requested to look up the
probable cost and to sound the pro-
perty owners as to their willingness
to pave at this time. It was proposed
to pave from the Review corner to
the Tabor residence on Maine street
and from the Tamm corner to the
Gillmor corner on Broadway.
The success OF the social session
last month was such. another such
meeting was ordered, the exact date
being left to the committee on ar
rangements. This committee was also
empowered to invite not more than
twenty nonmembers as guets of the
club. The purpose is to invite all the
business men of Denison from time
to time but the club rooms are not
large enough to accommodate the
members and all others at any one
meeting. 1t was practically decided
that a series of these social sessions
should be held and grand CONNER
cial Club picnic was talked of for the
summer. From the interest taken we
believe that this is to be a banner
year in the clubs history. The mat
ter of securing a piano for the club
room was also considered and COM
mittee appointed to take action.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14
.HASSANS ARE INDICTED
Grand Jury Holds Them Under
Two Indictments.
FOR MURDER AND ROBBERY
Bonds Fixed at $40. o.ooo-Broken Leg
Ends Jury Case-other Court
News.

Two indictments were returned
against Josuf Hassan and Solomon
Hassan. one on the charge of murder
and the other on the charge of rob-
berry. The defendants appeared in
open court with their attorney P. E..
G. Lally and plead not guilty to both
indictments. Mr.. Lally then filed a
motion to quash the indictments on
the ground that the grand jury was
illegally drawn and empanneled. This
motion being overruled. the defend
ants filed motion asking that they
be allowed to inspect the exhibits used
before the grand jury. The court made
an order that their attorney might in
spect the exhibits when with the
county attorney and Clerk of the Dis
trict Court. the exhibits. however, not
to be taken from the custody of the
Clerk of the District Court. Their
bonds were fixed at SlO.OOO.OO each
on each indictment. making total
OF $780, for each defendant on the
two indictments, or 4O.OOO.O 90 for
both. The case was continued to
the next term of court. the defend
ants not being ready for trial at this
term. Jacob Sims has been employed
to appear with and assist the County
Attorney.
Ed. Kastner. one of the jurors in
the case of L. P. Rose VS. Peter Egg
gers and M. L. Ayers broke his leg
during the intermission between Fri
day and Monday which stopped pro-
ceedings and the case was continued
until next term. The evidence had
all been introduced in this case and
nothing was left but the arguments
of counsel and instructions of the
court. At the close of the evidence
one Of the defendants. Ayers, made
a motion to direct verdict in his
favor which was sustained. This is
an action 10: repleyln for the possess
Ssionsof stallion. growing out Of a
horse trade between Eggers and Rose.
After the jury had been empanneled
in the case of Charles Belz against
the Estate of R.A Klinkefus. a settle
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14
CLUB IS BOOMING.
Denison. Commercial Club
Gains Many New Members
WILL NoWPusH GOOD ROADS
Another Social Session Will be Held
This Month. Club Picnic for This
Summer.

The Denison Commercial Club is on
the boom. Eleven new members were
added to the roll at the meeting last
night as follows: John Schnoor. Chas.
Christensen. Ben Bartcher. C. M.
Jensen. P. w. Harding. G. w. Mich
olson. VIM. Iseminger, C. E. Lyman.
John Rachwitz. G. w. Carpenter. and
A. F. Boylan. Besides these five old
members were re-instated at their
request. These were John Fastje.
Frank Faul. George Sprecher. B. Y.
Nicholson and j. HI. Tamm.
The meeting was we'll attended and
numerous projects for the good of the
city we're discussed. Communication
has been entered into with the Divi-
sion Superintendent of the Illinois
Central and it is believed that road
will agree to furnish gravel gratis for
the repair of the streets from it's
station to the city and also for the
improvement of the old fair ground
road to gravel the approaches to the
west Boyer bridge so that that piece
of road which is now one of the worst
in the county may be made accessible
in all kinds of weather.
Rural Carrier 2. T. Hawk informs
us that it is his opinion from conversa-
tion with farmers that much trade
now going to other places could be
brought to Denison if this piece of
road was properly improved.
Negotiations have also been opened
with the Northwestern and that road
has agreed to furnish gravel for Main
Street if the city will pay the expense
of putting it on the road. With such
a liberal offer this should be done at
once.
Several members of the club ex-
pressed their willingness to advance
the necessary funds for this purpose
and the roads committee was in
structed to appear before the city
council and urge that some action be
taken. Mr.. Sears McHen1y was add
ed to the roads committee for the pur-
pose of perfecting and carrying out
the plan proposed by him or the use
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

ment was reached and the jury dis
charged. The plaintiff claimed pay
from the estate for taking care of
and nursing Mr.. Klinkefus during his
last sickness.
The case of Johanna German VS.
Thomas Heath. et-al. was tried and
submitted to the court to be argued
and decided in vacation as of the last
day of this term. This is an action
involving the title to land in Craw-
ford county.
The follow ing cases were dismissed.
Lewis Sterrett et-al. Christopher p.
Vollersen VS. Joseph Losch and Anna
Losch. and Kate Jenkins VS. VIM
Koeoke and Fidelity & Deposit &c, OF
Md.
In the case of George Neddermeyer.
which has twice been tried to jury
was up again on motion for a
change of venue filed by the plaintiff.
The motion was overruled and the
case will have to be tried. if at all.
in this county.
DR.. j. N. Warren VS. Anna c..
Sleek: judgment for plaintiff for SITS
interest 6 per cent.
Mary Lane Portz VS. Patrick Lane
judgment for plaintiff for S4OO. 90 in
interest 8 per cent from Sept /. 1906
and attornors fooS
Samuel Kline and H. r. Kearnes
VS. John HUE and Charles Rannells is
a case that was tried in the district
court and plaintiffs recovered judg-
ment for the digging of we'll on the
farm of the defendant Rannells. and
on appeal to the Supreme court the
judgment was affirmed. The defend
ants filed motion to retax costs.
which was overruled.
Park & Karschner vs. George Reed.
et-al; judgment for plaintiff for
c. T. Marshall. trustee. VS. L. E.
and Martha Goodwin: judgment for
plaintiff against Martha Goodwin
for S.. dismissed as to l.. E.
Goodwin.
L. L. Hockett and Henry John VS.
A. G. Sleek: judgment for plaintiff
for s1O1.45 interest 6 per cent. and
S88. 25 interest re. cent from Jan.
IL. 1906. attorneys fees.
L. l.. Hockett and Henry John VS.
Pete Johnson: judgment for plaintiff
for S5l. 80 interest per cent.
Claus Pepper VS. A. C. Sleek; judg-
ment for plaintiff for $4,000 interest
g per cent from Dec. "a. 1905. z
DEGREES of divorce were granted to
the plaintiffs in the following cases
Martha Olson VS. George Olson: Anna
Williams vs. Carl Williams: John L.
Continued on page 4.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14
Will CLOSE EARLY,
Denison Merchants Agree on
Better Hours.
THE MOVE is A GOOD ONE,
Business Men and Clerks to Have
Reasonable Time for Home Life.

Denison is about to make one step
in advance. step that is reasonable.
sensible and conducive to good citiz-
enship. Sixteen merchants have
agreed upon the following closing
hours: on Mondays, Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Fridays they will close at
$50 p. m. On Wednesdays they
will close at 8 o'clock and on Satur-
days they will stay until Sunday if
trade demands it. In this agreement
holidays and holiday ewes are barred.
While the Review believes that each
merchant knows his own business
best. and does not feel it its duty to
criticise. we believe the move is one
IN the right direction. After the peo-
pie become accustomed to it there
will be no hardship inflicted upon any
one ana for the first time Denison s
merchants and clerks will have an op-
portunity to have the majority of
their evenings to themselves. There
is little trading done at any of the
stores on any evening except Satur-
day. For our part we do not see why
Wednesday is made any exception to
the evening closing. This new rule
ought to mean that from seventy FIVE
to one hundred of our people will
have greater opportunity for self-ims
provement. for recreation. for social
or civic duties and to get better ac-
quainted with their homes. We be-
lieve the people ought to be ready to
cooperate with the merchants for we
are sure that they are doing it not so
much for their own benefit as for the
benefit of those they employ. The
proprietor can largely control his own
actions while the clerk cannot. We
believe the move will be popular and
it is our further opinion that if it is
closely observed, other merchants
will gladly fall in line. Our observa-
tion has been that the chief objection
to signing such agreements has always
been the charge that some one else
violated his agreement. If the mer-
chants become convinced that this
agreement means business. that back
doors as we'll as front ones are to be
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

closed, we shall soon see all the stores
of Denison closed except the sleepless
drug stores and restaurants and lunch
rooms. Denison is becoming city.
If this agreement shall hold a year
we predict that at the end of that
time no merchant would dream of go
ing back to the old system. Every
person can help make this agreement
effective by buying early. Remem-
ber the closing hours after February
25th. and show your good will to the
clerks in this way.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14
HIS WIFE WAS KIDNAPPED.
Bandits Capture Wife of Prominent
Citizen But Husband Rescues Her.

On Saturday evening Mrs. 7. C.
cCarthy was called to the door of
her residence. Upon opening the door
she was forcibly siezed and dragged
from her home. Mr.. Mccarthy at once
started in pursuit and caught the
marauders before they had proceeded
any great distance. Finding himself
over-powered by numbers ne opened
negotiations with the apostles OF Pat
Grove and finally succeeded in effect
ing ransom. The price paid was five
dollars. Mrs. Mccarthy is mad and
we do not blame her. She says she
is worth whole lot more than five
dollars. and she is. Tom tried to
make her believe it was fifty dollar
bill but it was no go Domestic
difficulties loom large on the horizon
and Mr.. Mccarthy is reported to have
opened negotiations to get his money
back.
1t all came about because Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccarthy have been married
twenty years. Their friends to the
number of about thirty planned and
executed pleasant surprise. Tom
was down town but was called to che
house by the report that his horse
was Gown. He ran all the way home,
only to be greeted by cow-bells and
genuine charivari. 1t was not until
later that the kidnapping occurred,
The guests all had a splendid time.
A handsome rocking chair was left
as souvenir of their unexpected
visit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14
RETURNS FROM MEXICO.

Sears McHenry returned the first
of the week from a delightful tour
of Old Mexico. Mr.. McHenry went
with special excursion of Northern
capitalists and what they did not see
of the old Latin nation. was not
worth seeing. The vacation has done
Sears good and he looks as bright as
a new coined dollar. He saw bull
fight but does not care to see another.
He says the weather in Mexico is
just like that which we are now having
in Crawford. only little more sos
The strongest sled on the market
at the Racket Store.
A. j. Randall left Tuesday for a
business trip to Valley Junction.
Lenten services were held on We'd
nesday evening at the Lutheran
church. These services will be held
every Wednesday during Lent.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

Rev. T. E. Thuresson and daughte,
Aryella went to Omaha yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

Peter Griffin and James Armstrong
went to- Omaha yesterday to see
sss1'he Prince of India''.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-02-14

The Sarachon Sisters will leave fol
Chicago on Monday evening and their
store will be closed for the remain
der of the week.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Eckert Locals.

Bert Campbell. who went to Denver
last fall to have an operation performed
has returned.
The Central school will close next
Tuesday, April % A program will be
given at the hall in the evening, admis-
sion 10 and Is cents.
Miss Grace Dixon went to Paona
Thursday to spend several weeks.
Miss Nellie Williams returned home
Thursday afternoon after winter s
visit in Glenwood, Iowa.
f. p. Hunt, Of Delta. is putting out
"a acres of orchard. John Pitman is
supervising the work.
Vida Lamar and Myrtle Kehmeier,
who are attending school in Delta, were
at home Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Denver Market Letter.

DENVER UNION STOCK YARDS, April Is
Last weeks receipts of cattle were
about the same as preceding week and
1000 more than year ago. Quality
rather better than usual and trading
active. Prices are about the same as
a week ago and the market closed in
fine shape with demand better than
supply. Good killing steers sold from
$40 to $50, bulk of good cows at
SO. As to 1886 with several lunches at
%. 80 to 800. Bulls were firm at 81. 90
to 1925 for bulk, tops at $3.50. Veals
higher, new top being made at s7.25,
bulk of good light weights at $500 and
better. Choice heavy feeders brought
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Cory CuriOs.

Is everybody busy in the orchards?
Well, everybody is!
ranch Tuesday morning looking after
affairs.
Mrs. Will Brewer spent Sunday with
her sister Mrs. Jake Lemaster.
Mrs. Clara Marshal, who has been
visiting several weeks with her brother
G. d. Anderson, will leave Saturday
the goth and go to Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, where her son and daughter
live.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19

s4.S5 with others at si.75 and most of
desirable steers at So. so to S4.70. There
was a good country demand for feeders
and stockcrs and dealers also bought all
they could get. demand being much
better than supply. Offerings today
were about $50 head and not much
change in market from close Of last
week.
With the coming of the spring season
improvements are being rapidly pushed
at the yards and it is the intention of
the Ycrd company to continue this work
until the entire equipment is thoroughly
modernized. The pavement is being
extended TO cover the entire area of the
yards and new horse barns and other
needed buildings are to be erected dur
ing the summer and many other i'm
provements made. Packers are also
preparing to make additions this sum
mer which will increase the capacity Of
their plants and when all the improve
ments contemplated here are finished
the facilities for handling all kinds Of
live stock will be unsurpassed. Present
indications are that the marketing here
this fall will be heavier than ever be-
fore in the history of the yards and it
is the intention of the management to
be ready to handle it to the satisfac ton
of all.
W. N. FULTON.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Fruit Jars by the Car Lo.d

Delta merchants are beginning
already TO prepare to take care of the
immense fruit crop by laying in stock
of fruit jars. Last week full car
load of Mason jars was received here
direct from the factory at Coffeyville,
Kansas. 1T was consigned to and
divided among four firms: F. P. Hunt
& Co, Porter & Obert. |. B. Conklin
and the Spot Cash Store. This Of
course is only part of the stock that
will be handled here. Last year four
car loads were disposed Of in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Red Mountain Item.s.
Especial Corrrspon,Icnr.l


Special CorrcspondenceJ
Wilber S. Rowell returned to Silver.
ton Monday, the 18th to look after his
mining interests. Eugene Rowell has
decided to remain with his mother this
summer.
Mr.. Frank Fickis is off for few
days on business and Mrs. Fickis is
looking after the Coalby p. O. and
store.
The first annual banquet of the Ala
mosa Study Club was held last Thurs
day at the residence of c. G. States
and everyone present had good time.
| Supper was announced about nine
o'clock and after all had partaken of a
bountiful repast, number of toasts
were given. Shakespeare being the
study of the Club the past winter. the
first toast was given in memory of this
wonderful man. The guests were re-
membered by one of the leading men,
bers of the club who spoke of our ap-
probation of having SO much talent
represented among our guests, espec-
ally our appreciation of having the
pastor of the Methodist church and his
wife present, and while we may differ
some in our views, still many OF us are
like a sponge that is well saturated
with water. after laying around for
some time it looks perfectly dry. but
squeeze it and you will find plenty of
water; SO with many, if you squeeze
real hard you will find us closer togeth-
cr than looks from the outside. This
was responded to by the pastor of the
NJ. E. church in short talk showing
his appreciation of the friendly spirit
manifested by all present. Several
other toasts which were on the regular
program were then given and call
was made for volunteers. A member
gave a toast to our bachelor friend,
in which it was said that for
years he had conducted himself with
proprety, but the past year has brought
Il wonderful change which was caused
by young lady locating in the valley.
People have wondered and wondered
why ne should follow beaten track
from his place to the said ladies' resi-
dence. This mystery was solved few
weeks ago, when our toastmaster in
formed us one evening at "A literary
drill. that she had pie rack which
when filled would hold SIX large pies
and any man who would not walk half
mile three times week, if he knew in
so doing he was sure of securing large
piece of pie, would be curiosity. Our
bachelor friend was called on to orespond
but was SO taken by surprise that he
simply said he didn't know that he had
anything to say. The preacher urged
him, saying. now be honest, was it the
pies that called you there so often?"
Not getting any response the toast
master undertook to help our bachelor
friend out by saying it wis simply u
neighborly act. that in his general good.
ness he would do for any one. The
preacher replied to that by saying:
"As passed by and saw him repairing
your gate / ioformed him that had
gate which needed fixing. but he was
not good enough to offer his services.
After the toasts all repaired to the
parlor and had good time singing
songs. The entire affair seemed to be
a pleasing success.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19

8 per cent money to loan on short no.
tice on all good applications.
STEPHAN & OBERT.
The INDEPENDENT has fine series
of new type for card printing. including
the latest in ladies' calling cards.
This is the time to paint your house,
You can get first class paint & oil of
Hunt & Co.
For SALE-l5 acres, improved; house,
orchard, etc. Will sell all Or part.
l.. Q. Lewis, North Delta. If.
J. W. Kuhnley. dealer In coal, North
Delta. Good supply on hand at all
times. Telephone your orders. Coop.
phone. If.
1t pays TO trade at the Spot Cash.
Try one of our special Sunday dinners
Home Cafe.
HORSE For SALE-Five year old
mare; weight about LOO lbs; good
driver. W. c. Smith, Colo. phone
BLACK bf1. No. lO-ll
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Short Horn Bulls For Sale.

Four Short Horn Bulls, one two year.
old and three 3-year-old. Can be seen
at the HALEY ranch.
The Delta independent., 1907-04-19
Pasture For Sals

l2O acres of alfalfa pasture near
town. plenty Of water, fences good.
Stock taken at II. 81 per month.
SMITH Bros.