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The Washington times., 1908-04-30
TRIES TO END HIS LIFE,
KEEPS PROMISE TO WIFE

CHICAGO. April 3O.-To keep a prom
ise he had made while his wife was
dying IN his arms at the Michael Reese
Hospital, John Weber. Of Hermitage
avenue. a teamlng contractor, attempted
to commit suicide by swallowing three
ounces OF carbOic acid
While taking the last swallow Weber
was seen by his nine-year old brother.
Arthur, who struck the bottle from his
hands and called a physician.
Mrs. Weber died a few minutes before
she was expected 10 become q mother.
According 10 Emma Weber. a sister OF
John Weber, he had been at the hos
pital most of last week and when his
wife was dying he held her heaC in
his arms and told her that he would
not live long after she died
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
AGRICULTURAL Bill
READ IN THE SENATE

The agricultural appropriation BIZ
was called Up "a the Senate az the close
or routine business by Senator Warren.
who has charge of the measure dur1nc.
The illness Of Senator IIansbrOuga
The bill carries a total OF sIlGI2Isc
This IN an increase Of S1S33fG over the
houSe Oil When the oil was brought
VI Senator Teller insisted on its being
read from beginning 20 end This IS
the rule with respect % appropriation
bills, but II is seldom followed:
The bin VIII be read without missing
2 word said Senator Warren.
"If IL is,' retOrted Senator Teller, 1T
will be an innovation
The clerk then proceeded 70 read the
BILL and amendments were taken I'd.
as they were reached in the course Of
the reading.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
Deaths.

Clara .Freas. 60 years, 6151s NJ street
northwest
George Baxter, q years. sibley Hos
pital.
John II. Olcott, 81 years. zoos r street
northwest.
William J. Dudley. Al years, Providence
Hospital.
Infanf of Francis A. and Alice C.
ReinOhl, 3340 Fourteenth street north
west.
Charles DanenhOuer. 81 years, Wash
ingtOn Asylum Hospital.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

Today is the last day IN which liquor
licenses will be granted by Judge Bar
ley. SO far, ffty-fOur licenses have
granted -Four have been held up for
consideration, and two applications are
pending. Last year siXty-three licenses
were issued.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
TOday'S Vital Records.
Births.

David w. and IdeIla ROfe, girl
Francis A and Alice Il. ReinOhl, boy.
James and Margaret Dove, boy.
L. w. and Florence W. Travis, girl.
Henry g. and Bessie G. Milans, boy.
Dennis A and Annie E. McInerney, boy.
Richard L. and Anna Louise Spire, girl.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

Miss Annie Craigg ard William Pot
ter, both widely known in Alexandria,
were married at the home OF the bride.
In South Washington street, yesterday
afternoon The Rev. Charles D. Bulla,
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. per-
formed the ceremony, after which NJ.
and Mrs. Potter letS for Luray, Va,
where they will spend their honeymoon
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

During the month OF Ar-l the clerk
CT the corporation court mas issued
twenty-seven marriage licenses. Oi
these twenty-three were to white and
four to cOlOred persons. During tho
same length of timo he has recorded
dfty-nine deeds.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

George Coleman, colored, was before
Justice CatOn IN the police court this
morning charged with breaking and en-
tering a car OF the Southern Railway
Company HIS case was continued until
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

Mary L Phillips has sold to George
Arthur Harrison the house and lot 1406
Duke street. The cons liberation IS not
named IN the deed, which was recorded
in the clerks OIsce of the Corporation
Court today.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

Orange, Va, TO attend the wedding Of
Wallace Stamford, Of that place.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

flower girl wore pink ms ssaIine and car
ried a basket OF flowers.
After the ceremony a reception was
held. after which Mr.. and Nrs- Reed
left on a bridal tour North.
A musical entertainment was held last
evening az odd Fellows Hall, in North
Columbus street, under the auspices OF
Samaritan Rebelcah Lodge, No 2, !. o.
o. +. The proceeds Will go TO the
Old Folks Home.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
Chamber Sets al ] Price

$3.50 10-piece chamber sets: rne
china; full size pieces; as
sorted decorations. Re ST EE
mOval price ................... } >
$3.25 1O-piece chamber sets: hand
some shapes in assorted tints:
roll edge basin Removal ST %
price ---..-------------..---- He "
$500 10-piece chamber sets; fine
China: floral decorations; SO 90
gold lined. Removal price. 4 .
$500 12-piece Dec. Chamber Sets.
with slop jar; beautifully decorated
in tints and flowers. Re- 50 90
mOVal price ---.-..---.-----.. As y
sec White Stone China Slop Jars;
ban handle mole and cover Re sos
&c White Stone China Bowls and
pitchers; full size. Remov- AOc
al Drice------------ -...---------.--.-
39c White stone China Cow 0Ec
cred Chambers. Removal price. Z >
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

u. . Potts Irons; 8 IN set; full
Nickeled Holder and stand. TOC
Removal price.
79c Galv. Iron Wash Tub; triple
coated; patent holds and sink ENC
rest. Removal price...-........-O > ,
35c Floor Mop and combination
handle; holds scrub or mop. 10c
Removal price.
$50 Adjustable Ironing Stand with
51R foot Ironing Board of best
kiln dried lumber. Removal n &C
35c 4-string fine straw Parlor
Broom; polished holder. Re- 1Oc
moval price. .....................I1
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Mortgage Sale.
Ian s w-6


Default having been made in the condi-
tons of a certain mortgage, containing a
power of sale, executed and delivered by
Henry ]. Herman, single man, mort
gagor to John Il. Gold, mortgage, dated
the 26th day of April, 1905, and filed for
record in the Office of the register of deeds
of Day county, South Dakota, May, 1 1905,
and recorded in book So of mortgages on
page 1S1, mortgaging the following des-
cribed lands situated in the County of
Day and State of South Dakota, and des-
three (3) of section number twenty-onet2D
in township number one hundred twenty
two (122) of range number fifty-three 1888
containing sixty acres of land, more or
less,
And whereas, the nature of the default
is the failure on the part of said mort
gagor to pay two of the installments on
said mortgage when the same became
due, and the mortgage by reason thereof
has declared the whole of said mortgage
Indebtedness to be due any payable,
Notice is hereby given, that said mort
gage will be foreclosed by the sale of the
lands covered thereby, by the sheriff of
suid Dry consety-- or -fais. -de pIity. on the
18th day of February, 1903, at two O'CLOCK ~
fn. of that day at the front door of the
court house, in the City of Webster, in
said county and state, to satisfy an
Indebtedness of fifty-two and D-10O dollars
principal and interest, which amount IL
due on this mortgage at this date, besides
law.
Dated January 8, 1908.
John T. Gold,
Bouck & Mccarthy, Mortgage,
Attorneys for mortgage,
Milbank, S. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Notice of Mortgage Sale.


Notice is hereby given, that default has
been made in the conditions of a mort
gage made and dated October II, 1900, by
Emma II. Bates and John e. Bates, her
husband, to w. w. Holcor1b; and recorded
in the office of the Register of Deeds of
Day county, South Dakota, October IL,
1870 in book 80 of mortgages on page III
which mortgage was, thereafter, duly
assigned by said w. w. Holcomb to w. s.
Hash, by an instrument i'm writing dated
January 8. 1908, and recorded in the office
of said Register of Deeds, January 10, 1905,
in book 81 ct mortgages, page 126.
That there is claimed TO be due upon
said mortgage, at the date of this notice,
the sum of two hundred and sixteen dol
lars, including six dollars for insurance
and eighteen dollars and tifty-seven cents
taxes, paid by said mortgage upon the
mortgaged premises, as provided in said
mortgage.
That said mortgage will be foreclosed
by sale of the mortgaged premises, stu
ate in said County of Day, and described
in said mortgage as follows, to-wit:
The tract of land bounded as follows
viz: Beginning at the northeast corner
of lot four, 90 block ten Q0) of Leetch' :
Addition to the town of Webster South
and fifty U5O feet; thence south eleven
an feet; thence east forty-six (46) feet
thence south thirtv-nine 1897 feet, and
passing through the center of well
located or said line of survey; thence east
one hundred and four [104l feet, to the east
line of lot four flour block ten ll0l, afore'
said: thence north to the place of begin
ming, the same being part of lot four j
of block ten l10l of Ieetch's addition to
Webster, aforesaid, accordin" to the plat
thereof recorded in the Office of the Regis-
ter of Deeds of said countyi which sale
will be made by the sheriff of said county,
at the front door of the court house, at
Webster, in said Day county, South
Dakota, on Saturday, the 18th day OF Feb
ruary, 1908. at two o'clock in the afternoon
of that day.
Dated, Webster, South Dakota, January
Is, 1908,
w. S. Hash,
J. Alley. Assignee of Mortgage.
Attorney for Assignee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Notice For Publication.

] III Id W-b
Department of the Interior, and Office
at Aberdeen, S. D., January q, 1905
Notice is hereby given that Joseph NJ
Hanson, of Lynn p. O., South Dakota
has filed notice of his intention to make
final five year proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 25,SB
made June 18th, 1902 for the northwest q
of southeast u of Section 2, Township i23N
Range 81 w. of 5th p. NJ, and that said
proof will be made before the clerk of the
circuit court, at Webster, S. D., on March
A, 1908.
J1e names the following witnesses &c
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, the land, viz: Nils Nilsson
Rasmus o. WIKI, Dan Sommer, Nels vii
Hanson, all of Lynn, 5. ID.
=. ID. Kribs,
REGISTER
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Summons.
Feb. Is VIC
State of South Dakota,

County of Day,
In Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit.
William Rich,
Plaintiff,
VS..
Thomas Bowles, William Hadden, James
Scott and I. III. Mouat,
Defendants.
The State Of South Dakota to the above
named defendants:
You, and each of you, are hereby sum
moned and required to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff which was filed in
the office of the clerk of this court, at the
court house at Webster, in said county
and state, ON the 3ist day of January 1908,
and which prays for Judgment quieting
title to and determination of all adverse
claims against the premises described in
the complaint and situate in said county
and state, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of Section No.
Twenty (20) {; i'm Township No. one hundred
and TWENTY-FIVE (122) north; of Range No.
hfty-six $3.50 west of the Fifth Principal
Meridian; and to serve a copy of your
answer to said complaint, on the under
signed, at his Office in Webster, South
Dakota, within thirty days after the COM
pieted service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service; and
Y you fail to answer said com plant within
that time, the plaintiff will apply to the
plant.
Dated this 3lst day of January, 1908.
Josephus Alley,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
SHEEP DOG
TRIAL S.

In my part of Scotland there were no
sheep dog trials In connection with the
agricultural shows, but at some of the
sheep clippings, or when the sheep
were sheared, on some of the big hill
CRAVINGS on sheep farms there used to
be, and | think are yet, great trials
among the shepherds and their dogs.
The shepherds would make wagers
with one another who had the best dog.
Four to six two or three year old black
faced wethers which had never known
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Notice For Publication.
To-. Oh - a

Land Office at Aberdeen, S. d., January
q, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Beda John
sen, of Webster, has filed notice of her
support of her CLAIM, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 24,921 made May 20, 1900, for the
southeast u of southeast u of Section 10,
Township 1928 N. of Range s. w. of the 5th
p. NJ, and that said proof will be made
before the clerk of circuit court, at Web
ster, S. D., on March 9, 1908.
She names the following witnesses TO
prove her continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of the land, viz:
Jorgen Nikolaison, Halvor c. Halvorsen,
Ole Samsal Amandus Davidson, all OF
Webster. 5. ID.
p. ID. Kribs,
Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
Notice of The Time Fixed for Hearing
Petition for Conveyance of Land.
Jan. 80 w-3
State of South Dakota
County of Day

AZ 1ouhty AOoAts
In the matter of the estate Of T. o. Uuseth,
deceased.
To all whom II may concern:
Notice 10 hereby given, that by an order
Of the undersigned John III. Lund. Judge
OF said court, made on the 10Th day of Jan
uary, 1908; the 18th day of February, 1908,
at the hour of 70 o'clock a. m. Of that day,
that being during a regular term of said
court at my Office, at the court house, in
said County of Day has been the time and
Of one Charly skor. stating that by virtue
said deceased, during his lifetime, which
contract 10 attached to and made q part OF
said petition, he 10 entitled to q convey.
once by the administrators of said estate OF
the following described premises, to-wtt
South half OF southwest quarter and south
half of southeast quarter or according to
patents thereof, south half of southeast
quarter and southeast quarter Of south
west quarter and lot In section 9, In town
ship ~ north Of range g west. conteinine
for snc6 Goo con ns At the time and
place 90 appointed ali persons interested
II said estate auay appear and contest
court hereto siasd this sosh day a Jsn n
John III. Lund,
Judge County Court.
Albert Smith,
4. II. Woodw0rth,
Attorney for petitioner.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20

Lease of School aud Endowment
Lands.
Jan. IL W 9.
Notice is hereby given that ON March
2fst, 1905 all the Unbiased school and
endowment lands in Day county, will be
offered for lease at public auction, between
the hours of 10 ocl ock a. IN. and o'clock p.
M, at the front door of the court house IN
said county. -
Dated at Pierre, January 3, 1908.
o. e. DolSken.
Commissioner of School ana
Public Lands.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
colleae chums.

A rich and well known citizen Of an
eastern city boasts of an extraordinary
collection Of books wherein the au-
thors have inscribed their autographs.
1t is rumored that the envy and fire.
quentiy the skepticism of his friends
have been aroused by the catering In
scriptions In question, and some cynics
have even gone SO far as to hint of a
similarity In handwriting throughout
the collection
The citizen recently purchased a rare
edition OF Montaigne's essays. One
evening at dinner the costly volume
was passed from hand to hand, and
for time the owner lost sight OF IT.
When. however, It did finally come
back to him he was astonished to find
on the fly leaf this inscription;
ITO John Blank, From His Old
Friend and Classmate. Mike Mon
taigne. Harper's Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
A L;ttla Hint.

Mrs. Knicker- Henry, do you think
a camel can pass through the eye of a
needle? Knicker-Dunno Do you
think the eye of needle can pass
through a button?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20

Mr.. b. h very proud Of his ancient
IlncaGe and never letx alp an opportu-
nifty TO boast Of It. AZ Z dinner where
be had been unusually rampant On this
subjsct fellow guest quieted him By
remarking;
III you climb much farther up your
family tree you viii come face 70 face
With the monkey Philadelphia In
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20
y Notice.
Feb. Is WIS

Notice.
Feb. 10 WIS
A meeting of the shareholders of the
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
of Webster, South Dakota, will be held in
March is, 1905 at d. m. for the purpose of
electing directors for the ensuing year.
David Williams, Pres.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-02-20

Albert smith.
L. H. Woodworth,
Attorney for petitioner.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Early Thursday morning car of merchandise on the track alongside the warehouse was discovered to be on fire and was promptly gotten under control by the railroad employees. Later in the day special officer Vella, of the Santa Fe, arrested two ho- boes whom 1t IS thought had something to do with the at tempted burning, 1t being claimed that their purpose was robbery.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

unless 1t be in the Supervisors race, which is very close. It IS also stated that no election was held at Lakeside, although we have not yet received any reliable information on the subject.
 The following Democrats were elected: Morgan, Councilman; Peterson, Assemblyman; Geary, District Attorney. (re-elected); !; Woods, Sheriff, (re-elected); Me Allister, Recorder, (re-elected); ];
 The Republicans were: Smith, Probate Judge, (re-elected); Divel- bess, Treasurer; Sutton, (FOur- year term), and Scott, Supervi- sOrs.
 Saunders. on the Democratic ticket, had no opposition for Surveyor.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

in many years that Arizona has sent a Republican delegate to Congress. The. Republicans make the claim that this will assure us immediate statehood, and every citizen of Arizona hopes and trusts that the sta tement will be made good. Anyway, let us all put our shoulder to the wheel and push the statehood wagon.
 The election passed off in this county quietly. There were some few surprises, as is usual in all elections. The accompanying table gives the vote in the vari- ous precincts of the county. There are two precincts yet to hear frOm-Lakeside and Keams Can yOn, but 1t IS thought that their returns will not change the result,
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10
Winslow Notes.
From the Mail.

From the Mail
 The colonist rates to California which have been in effect on all roads for the past two months came to an end on the last day of October. It is estimated that at-least 2O,OOO people took ad- vantage of the low rates during the last week they were in effect. That the Santa Fe secured their share of this business was evi- denced by the large number of extra trains handled through Winslow during the week just past.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10
Mark Smith Defeated in Arizona by Nearly 1000 Votes.
In Navajo County Five
 Democrats and Four Re- pubIIcans Were Elected

The great day of election throughout the United States is over. All of our readers know of the National Republican land slide. The surprise in this terri tory was the defeat of the old veteran, Mark Smith, by Ralph Cameron. This is the first time
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10
Thank You, Gentlemen.

Thank You, Gentlemen.
 1 desire to thank my friends throughout Navajo County, and especially those of my home Pre- cinct of Winslow, for their kind support at the polls on last Tues day, and 1 assure them that 1 am deeply grateful of the same, as I consider that have been highly honored in receiving your suff- rage.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Francis Woods, the young son of Mrs. X. Woods, fell from a swing Wednesday afternoon and suffered a fracture of his arm.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10
LLOYD C. HENNING

R. C. Smith, w. H. Clark, as well as other well known politi- ciars from HOlbrook, who were in town elect1on day, have re- turned to the county seat.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

The editor of his paper ran for office this year and came out second in the race, that is to say. he was elected all right, not to office, but to stay home. We can console Ourself in knowing that we where not the only defeated candidate in the country, and find that the medicine of defeat IS not near as bitter to take as some think It is just as easy to smile as not to, so we are going to keep right on smiling.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Sheriff J. F. Woods, who was reelected last Tuesday by a hand- some majority, accompanied by Mrs. Woods returned to their home at HOlbrOOk having been WinslOw visitors during the early part of the week.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

William Morgan, Councilman- elect, who spent the early part of the week in Winslow, returned Thursday to Holbrook where he will visit previous to going to his home at Lakeside. .t.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

County Recorder A. F. McAllis- ter visited among h1s Winslow friends on election day. Needless to say, Mir, McAllister was again successful, he being reelected by d substantial majority.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

While 1t Is not known for cer- tain, the returns indicate that the Arizona legislature will be Democratic.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Constable Wilson was re-elect- ed, having no opposition.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

D. E. Shuckhart, Santa Fe agent at Wingate, who has been enjoying quite an extended leave of absence returned to work Al onday. G. A. King who has been relieving Mir. Shuckhart, has returned to W1nslow and will again enter the train service.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

F. M. French, whom we all know, has engaged in a general drayage business. For the pre- sent his headquarters are at Greaves & Dyes. He assures all of h1s patrons a prompt and efficient service.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

The dinner and supper served
 by the Ladies of the Maccabbees in the Elks banquet hall on cleo tiOn day was well patronized. The ladies provided a bountiful spread to which all ofthe patrons did ample justice. A tidy sum was realized for the new lodge which is but a recent addition to the fraternalranks of Winslow.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Geo. C. Reed, Independent Candidate for Justice of the Peace of Winslow, was elected by 67 majority over Ell. Waite, regular Republican candidate.
Holbrook argus., 1908-11-10

Judge Mahoney, of the indus trial school, alter casting his vote in his old. home town. returned to his duties at. Benson Wednes- day morning. The Judge thinks that southern Arizona IS a fine country, but just mention Wins low to him and watch the smile.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-02
GOODS AT LESS THAN MANUFACTURERS COST

Boys zoe Shirt Waists now
ohly '.''''.',.'' loo
Mus.ins and Sheetings at Mill
Prices.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-02

&c Persian Challles now yd ie
7lsc Standard Calicoes, fast
cOlors, now yard ...., ,oc
s l-Sc best Apron Gingham,
now yard ....,......,.,.oc .oc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-02

Children's 25c and SOC Swiss
and Lawn Caps and Hats,
slightly soiled now. &c
Children's 25c Straw Hats now
only ......... .1Oc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-02

1000 yards of fine EmbroideI-
les, now yard ...,..'',,,I. =.
soc Corset Cover Swiss I'm
broidery, now yard .,''', -'0