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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
LANj CASES DECIDED
Controversy Over SeN 9 al Tracts
In Webster County Lost by
Present Owners
GOVERNMENT HOLDS TITLE
Swamp Lands Decided to Settlers by
speouator illegally Taken = secre-
tary Of Interior Decides Against
Present Occupants - Cases Pending
Seven Years.
to rimes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, July IA controversy
covering a period of seven years and
involving several tracts of land In
Webster county that are now of high
value, has been decided against the
present occupants and claimants and
in favor of the government. The de-
partment of the interior holds that the
lands are swamp lands under the act
of Sept. %, 1860.
1t was in 1901 that Andrew Aren't
and several others started an action
to prevent w. E. Moses from acquir-
ing title to fourteen tracts of land in
Webster county Moses, who is land
speculator living in Denver. attempted
to enter the land on script, which he
had purchased from persons holding
land grants from congress.
The plaintiffs claimed that the four
teen forty acre tracts were among the
lands turned over to the state by the
government under the swamp lands act
of 1850. The transfer was made In
1857. and the state Immediately decided
the lands to Webster county, which in
turn gave quit claim deeds for them to
settlers.
BY 1901 the lands had been drained.
and Moses, not knowing that they had
ever been claimed to be swamp lands,
and being unable to find record OF
patents being issued for them, applied
for patents on his script. AS far as he
was able to learn they were still a
part OF the public domain. But the
Webster county people laid claim to
the lands and appealed to the general
land office. An agent was sent out by
the department, and together with an
agent Of the county agreed that the
fourteen tracts had never been swamp
land.
This entitled Moses to the land and
patents were issued to him. The own
ers died suit and after q six weeks
trial In the Des Modnes land office the
agent decided that they were swamp
lands and were included in the tracts
given to the state under the act of 1850.
Moses appealed and the commissioners
Of the general land office reversed the
decision Of the local land agent. Aren't
and the other plaintiffs in their turn
appealed to the secretary of the in
terror and he reversed the commissions
er. This was victory for the Web
ster county people and yesterday the
local land office received a certitica-
ton that the $50 acres were originally
swamp lands,
"A patent will now be issued by the
general land Office to the state and the
state will In turn transfer the land to
Webster county. This will clear the
titles OF the present holders of the
tracts.
But It is expected that Moses will
appeal to the federal courts to pre-
vent this course Of action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
BEST INDUCEMENTS WIN.
Wright County Teachers Institute
Made Matter Of Competition.

Wright County Teachers institute
Made Matter Of Competition.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 7.-Superintendent
Of Schools Benson, OF Wright county,
proposes to let the town In his county
have the annual teachers institute this
year, that will offer the best induce
ments, which must include free drink
ing water and free janitor service. In
addition to these requirements, the
best bidders for the entertainment OF
the school-ma'ams of the county, must
agree to the following:
Free use of buildings and equip
ment for the use of the institute. Ill
Free use of churches or other suit
able assembly room for the lectures. :
The largest enrolment Of teachers
and high school students.
Board for teachers at from So to
$3.50 per week.
Superintendent Benson hopes, in this
way, to secure the best possible ac-
commodations for those attending the
institute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07

that much wheat is raised by renters
and they generally are forced to put
portion OF their crop on the market as
soon as it is threshed in order to meet
their obligations. Threshing will be in
progress all along the line just as last
as wheat becomes dry enough to be
thrcshed, and it only requires few
days for the wheat to dry out after
being cut.
The oats crop is good in northern
Kansas and Nebraska and from Oma-
ha as far north in Iowa as Jeffer SON
After leaving Jefferson the oats Tary
widely. as the lay of land is generally
more level than in the southern part
of the state Some fields are in perfect
condition, while others are spotted and
uneven.
Corn in northern Kansas and 'West
central Nebraska is doing nicely, and
farmers have their fields pretty we'll
cleaned out, but eastern Nebraska is
not in such good condition as many OF
the fields are yellow and very weedy.
From Omaha to Harndon the country
Is rolling and the crop is in fine con
dition. good growth, stand and color,
and we'll cultivated, but further north'
where the country is level. the crop
looks bad. There is much corn that
is only two or three inches tall ard II
we get a killing frost this year IN
September 1t will probably catch
large part Of this unripe. Corn In gen
eral has made good growth and shows
decided improvement since l was
thru the state two weeks ago. The
farmers are making heroic efforts to
clean out the fields and their work is
showing good results. especially on the
higher land
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
COLLISION WAS DIFFERENT.

Fourth Of July Celebration at Inds-
pendence Ends in Mob Violence. !
Independence, July 7.-One Of the
greatest disappointments ever perpe-
trated by any Iowa city was pulled Off
at Independence Saturday on over s.
900 strangers attracted there by adj
verusements announcing one of the
greatest celebrations ever attempted.
The big drawing card was the great
railroad collision between two mon
ster so ton engines, to take place on
the fair grounds at $3.50 p. m. Aside
from this feature there We're to ba
races. ball games, athletic contests,
vaudeville and balloon ascension. An
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

tives and taking the ministers captive.
These ministers, he says, are heing
held for ransom and the one he is now
working for is being held pending the
payment of $1,000. He claims to be a
Christian Catholic, but not Roman
Catholic, and the men held captive
have the choice of taking up the Mo-
hammedan religion or perishing. The
local officials do not know anything
of this cause and he carries no local
recomm endations.
Ottumwa.
Owing to the heavy rush of traffic
on the Burlington lately the wear and
tear on the locomotives have been
great and in order to keep them in a
fit condition to perform their herculean
task of moving the immense freight
trains. an extra force of boiler maxi
ers was installed at the local round
house. Four boiler makers were
brought here from the shops at West
Burlington to assist the regular force
at the round house. The chief need Of
the extra help in that department was
made apparent by the work required
on the flues of the various freight en-
SluSS III COuLlIludl SeIv1C0 over ulS
OttumWa division.
Council Bluffs.
Having ridden on freight cars and
walked all the way from their home
in Hope, Ark, Davis Fulton, aged IS
years, and Theodore Fulton aged 10
years. arrived at the home of their un-
ole, ]. B. Matlack, baillff Of the dis
trict court. at the end of a six days
journey. Mr.. Matlack had written to
the lads suggesting that they come
here and Offering to pay their railroad
fare. Shortly afterward he received
from one OF them a note saying that
they would tell him more when they
should see him. 1t was just week af-
ter the receipt Of the missive that the
boys greeted the baiMf. The boys had
never before been away from home.
but in spite OF the fact that they had
but little money, they met the hard
ships OF the journey with native pluck
and endurance, on one occasion going
for thirty hours with nothing 70 eat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
LIBRARY SCHOOL OPENS.
Limit Of Enrolment Raised to Thirty
five This Year.

Special to Times-Republican
Iowa City, July 1.-THE library
school opened today with full en-
rollment. The state library commits
sion has charge Of the work, and the
number of students in the school is
limited. Last year, the limit was
twenty five, but it has been raised to
thirty five this year. In spite of this
fact, many more applications were re-
eeived. The leading librarians Of the
state are on the instructional staff, as
we'll as members OF the Iowa library
commission. The school will be in
session for about four weeks. The
session commenced two weeks after
the regular summer session, as most
Of the students desired to attend the
national library convention at Lake
Minnetonka. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Storm Lake School Census.

Special to Times Republican.
Storm Lake. July 1.-THE school
board at its annual meeting elected
C. w. Moore secretary. but the report
not being ready were passed, as was
the annual levy OF taxes. The school
census shows 69s Of school age, 355
boys and 343 girls, an increase Of 10
since last year. The population of the
city has increased 81 in the same time.
showing now 1926.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
FINE WEDDING PRESENT.
r. r. Milestone, Iowa City, Given
Third Interest in Fathers Phar-

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City. July III. H. MILESTONE,
one of the leading druggists Of this
city, gave his son, Robert r. Whet-
stone, one third interest in his phar-
macy as wedding present. Robert
MILESTONE married Miss Cordelia Dow
of Minneapolis, during the past week
The courtship started while Miss Dow
was in the university some years ago.
The young Mr.. MILESTONE remained
in this city. working industriously
with his father. and when his marriage
was conslmmated, the undivided one
third interest was given to him by his
appreciative parent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
NUMBERS AS BAD AS NAMES.
County Attorney Knapp, Wright coun
ty, Busy Contrasting Liquor.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, July Beer consigned 70
numbers instead of names, don't go
with County Attorney Bradford Knapp,
of Wright county, and he is now busily
engaged in confiscating in the name o.
the law, all such consignment of "suds'
found in his jurisdiction. Along this
line of official duty, Mr. Knapp re-
Gently presided at the uncorking of
sixteen cases Of the noted Dubuque
product. which had been consigned to
certain numbers at Eagle Grove.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
JOHN BURNS is DEAD.
Chicago Man One of Oldest Engineers
on C. e. N. w. Railroad.

Special to Times Republican
Clinton, July John Burns, ore Of
the oldest engineers of the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad system. is re-
ported dead at his home in Chicago
Mr.. Burns ran ON the Galena division
of the road for more than forty years.
and five years ago was retired ON a
generous pension by the company.
Since the sudden death Of his wife two
years ago, he has been falling rapidly
in his health, displacement of the
heart terminating fatally. Mr.. Burns
ran on many Of the fast passenger
trains between Clinton and Chicago.
and had a wide acquaintance over the
whole Of the Northwestern system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
CENTURY OLD, AND HEARTY.
Mrs. Frances Work Resident Of Gin
ton County Since 1882.

Special To Times Republican.
Clinton. July Mrs. Frances Work,
of Dewitt, has passed the Tooth ami
versary of her birth and is hale and
hearty. and in possession of many OF
her faculties. Mrs Work attained her
hundredth anniversary last Sunday.
and the event was duly commen1or-
ated. She has been a resident or elin-
ton county since the year 1882, COM
ing with her husband to the vicinity
OF Dewitt in that year. and the latter,
Alexander Work. going into the mill
ing business in the early days of the
county's history. and later founding
the old Pacific House In the town OF
Dewitt He died in 1882.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Items From Dickens.

Special to Times-Republican.
Dickens, July THE ball game be-
tween Dickens and Terrill. at Terri!l
the 4th, was very interesting game,
and stood 2 to 1 In favor of Dickens.
Spencer high school and Spirit Lake,
at Spencer, stood to in favor Of
Spirit Lake.
Dickens people largely attended the
clautauqua at Spencer, the 4th. Some
went to Terrill, and some to Arnold's
park. Every body reports splendid
time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
REEDER OUT ON BONDS.

Will be Given Preliminary Hearing at
Iowa Falls, July II.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 1.-THE sheriff OF
Wright county has returned from La
Rue, Lee county, with Harry C. Reed
err, who is to be given his preliminary
hearing on July 18th, the charge being
seduction. Reeder's home is at Bel
mond Pending his hearing, Reeder
was released under $500 bonds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Iowa City Hotel Sold.

Special to Times-Republican
Iowa City, July 1.-THE st. James
hotel in this city has been sold to Mr..
James Casey and Mrs. I. M. Luton.
The house was formerly owned by
Mrs Luton and Mrs. Lulu H. Murray.
William Luton, who has been the
manager of the st. James. will locate
at Nappane, Ind. He is one Of the old
est hotel keepers in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
DRINKS ACID FOR WATER.
ottumwa Man Takes Wrong Vessel
From Prescription Case.

Special to Times Republican,.
Ottumwa, July IA terrible acct
dent took place at the drug store of A.
L. Reynolds Joseph s. Anthony. an old
resident of this city. being the victim.
He drank carbolic acid by mistake, for
a glass Of water, having taken the
wrong vessel from the prescription
case. and died in great agony, shortly
afterwards.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
Free Cigars. Ask u about Il.
Fuller Drug Co.
TO rx PUBLIC.

This locality has recently been visited
BY meo styling themselves ministers Of
The Latter Day Saints church.
This 10 . misrepresentation. ~ they
are emissariss q the church in Utah,
known - the Mormon church..
The courts OF the land have decided
upoo ito occasions that the name Latter
Day Saints belongs to tie rs-organlzed
church with headquarters at Lamont,
Iowa, aud that the church 10 Utah is not
the legal successor 20 the church es.
tablishsd April o, 1870.
Thee men are very careful " keep in
the back ground some Of their teachings
unlses forced 10 defend them: viz Pc.
lygamy. Adam God Theory and Blood
Atonswent. 10 fact whom pressed to
account Tor some OF the above doctrines,
they have denied their belief in them,
but It II notorious isot that the presi
dent II the Utah church u living with
I've wives a the present time and il no,
the only oos who is living In open disre.
gard Of both the laws n God aud the
Nation.
These men proclaim . belief in the
Book Of Mormon which smphaticaily
states on page ll6 that, ''thsrs shall no,
any msa among you have cave It In one
wife"
The shove doctrines ere not and never
vsss . part Of the teaahlngs Of the true
Latter Day Saints. They we're intro.
dsesd By Brigham Young sftss . small
portion q The church s0igratsd 70 Utah
We protest sgsinst l,sing olasssd with
. 1sopss teaching such pernicious doc.
tsiuso.
We ass holding tent msetings In your
town and urge the people y oons and
hses our eds ri the question before
caassing ~ sa,ong Law brsaksrs. We
have ID Tie past and proposs 1t the pres.
ct cd Ia TIE future TO make the name
q tAssss Day Saint hosesabls. Our
0sstlaes sss your m~stines; We invite
ssltialso. We believe II - open bibls
~ ire palpit. Yours fos tie truth,
kLDxHs SnuPE I Rtusxii-
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

James Guffey, the democratic
boss of Philadelphia accuses Bryan
of ingratitude because he is not
true to the boodlers who put up
money in his campaign. The same
charge could be made against the
president Roosevelt has not hes
itated to prosecute law-breakers,
no matter how much they contrib
uted to his campaign, To have
done otherwise would have shown
n weakness or something akin to
bribery.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

Mrs. Arthur Graves and three
children returned Friday morning
from five weeks visit in Mis-
souri,. They are all delighted to
get back to the Valley and say
they will not visit Missouri again
in hot weather. Often the black,
threatening clouds would drive
them into the cyclone cellars to
remain the greater part of the
night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

Ovot UoubSysOvo Voobo
In 1879 thsrs was great deal Of dias.
shosa, dyssotssy and cholera infantum.
Il vas Of this tims that Chaoheeialu6
Collie. Cholera asd Oiasfhoea Remedy
was brought into uss II proved moro
succssseul than any other rsGsdy q
treatment. and hes tor thirty nvs ysass
Dsistainsd chat record. From small
begios,ng IL sale and ~ hes sxtsndsd
70 every past a ths Unitsd States and
b many sossiGs sovotdss. Nins dssG-
gists ont o. tsn Will recommend Il whse
thsis opiatou 10 asked. although they
have other msdicsnss that psy then .
greater peodt. u Gao always b d.
psedsd upon. svspin The most ssvsrs
aad dangerous cas,A For saDe BY ~
deuo9issa B
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

We have many customers for
improved farmA and cultivated
lands 10 the San Luis valley. We
run excursions every two weeks
from Hast,ngs, Nsbraska. ana II
you have lands for sale. write Us,
giving description, price and terms.
C0RNELIUs & Co.
Hastings. Nebraska.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

James Walker came down from
Platoro Thursday. He is interes-
ted in some good properties that
are being worked and are showing
some good gold ore.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

0ooo ~ ToOoo VIE hare
0eo0ooo 4eooboo
Alses asctosing for about twelve ysass
IT. . ~ o>ooach trouble. 81 spsoding
ooosly 0vo hundred dollars ~ nedlciue
- 1seeoss' tsss. I puesAassd ~ Win
80 ~ q ChsmbsrIaiu's 0eo1ach snd
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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

Daniel b. Turrey, of Decatur,
ILL.,, and s. s. Coffin, of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, are the candidates Of
the United Christian party for
president and vice president.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
Fl. GARLAND BOOM

By laying your ear to the ground
you can hear the tread of the
thousands coming to the San Luis
valley-to Fort Garland. The adj
vance guard is here and from now
on every incoming train will bring
more and then more until on Au-
gust IL next, when, for short
period at least, this little pueblo
will DO the largest city in the val
ley-yea the largest thrice over.
And we will greet you, brother
victims, with a hearty hand grasp
and welcome to your own.
But not all Of this army will
stay. There are coming men who
will sell their holdings and hike
back to the torrid plains. Others
will buy and stay and improve,
and there will BE- enough of these
latter to make a town and a coun.
try.-News.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
TUESDAY HAILF.HOLIDAY


~ - s'elsek P. n. - saeA Tsss-
~ aft~.esa dssiag ~ asakhs Il
WNE. JULY AND AUGUST.
We do this, believing that II b just
aud equitable to the young men Of the
town. snd 70 the clerks aud laboriug men
aud thoss engaged 10 their daily pussuits.
and will add to the moral and social
welfare Of this community.
We hope that The farmers and the
people who do thsir trading and busi-
nsss IN this town, will appreciate the
motive Of thu sctioo, and that they will
arrange to enjoy the Halt. Holiday With
~ - far = It v possible and convenient
to their own interests.
First Nstional Bank, The Bank Of
Monte Vista. French 4 Kellar. L. r.
Fassstt, Caas. Foster, w. r Carter,
G. F. Grafton, W. o. Apologize. Cornell
1 Savage, Chas. Woning, Jas. g. Camp
bell, T. E. Bruce. Hardin 4 Wheaton,
Chas. Trueblood, G. ". Russell, Deeds
Realty Co., Chas. n. Corlstt, Weiss.
Chapman Drug Co, J. G. Bischo6. Tho
Fuller Drug Co., ". H. Poole. Journal
Once. Whittier 4 Tohill, G. c. Kerr l.
Co., Jesse Stephenson. w. A. Bronaugh,
Monte Vista Furniture Co, McKune &
Wallace. 8. J. Van Vslin. E. B. Peiroe.
H. J. Black. Hulda Davis, Mrs. Julius
hcClsrren. John Hecker. Loser Bros,
F. g. Cameron, B. F. Stevens, Larick 4
Co., G. B. Stutsmsn, A. 8. Farrow, John
Fischbach, Trapp 4 Poole, VIM. Knock,
Mrs. A. Heaton Bone l. Ward. A. r
Hubbard, Crooks 4 Christensen, L. c.
Wiley, F. L. Blowers. G. W. 'Burd. j. l.
8. Brown, G. ". Gates. n L. Brady,
w. 8. Woods. E. E. Goodding, ". E.
White, J. McClsrrsn, Monte Vista Mill.
Ing Co., W. j. Clark, G. B. Martinez,
8. w. Mccoy. o. A. CrAmer. Samuel II.
Moore. Chas. Edman, The Sluaher Wood.
ward Investment Co., Betteridgs 4 E.pp,
Hotel Grand. J. J. Spencer 4 Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

j. $. Campbell, w. H. Council
and families went to upper Rock
Creek Thursday on a camping and
fishing trip.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

j. Is. Miller, = mining man OF Cripple
Greek, arrived here Friday morning and
went to Platoro. Mr.. Miller ia one OF
A. f. Reynolds right hand mon and
good Judge Of mining properties.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

w. A. Msgill and wife returned Friday
from visit TO Denver, Fort Collins.
Greeley and other places. They took in
the great convention while in Denver
and enjoyed il very much.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

W. A. Robb Of Wyoming arrived in
Monte Vista Friday morning. He and
Mr.. Ahrens have invested quite largely
in lands near Basin.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
Real Estate.

Wanted: valley lands to OK.
change for good. first class income
property in Denver.
BETTERIDGE & RAPp.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

Mrs. George Corlett and Miss nellie
Corlett returned Friday morning from n
visit to Aztec, New Mexico
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

DIR. Trueblood returned from
Clear Greek Thursday evening
where he, Abe Matthias, Moses
Keller and Chester Free have been
camping and fishing the past ten
days. The others will remain a
while longer. The doctor reports
fishing to be good and thus far the
party have caught 1900 speckled
beauties. The average weight Of
the trout caught was something
less than three pounds each.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
JULY is, 1905
BRYAN AND cUFFEY.

In Mr.. Guffey'sangry attack up
on Bryan, provoked by Bryan's
public expression of his determi-
nation to allow no "bushwhackers"
to get into control of his campaign
this time, the Standard Oil repre-
sentative of Pennsylvania De-
mocracy confesses the ethical stan
dards of his tribe in politics.
Like the girl who married a fell
low "just to get rid of him. the
Denver Republican intimates that
the leaders, convinced that no
Democrat could be elected, were
willing to give the empty honor to
Mr.. Bryan. trusting that thereby
he would be eliminated from future
contests. Mr.. Bryan was of all
men the one not wanted by either
his party or the people in general,
but the leaders aquiesced because
they wish to get rid of him; and
now they are trying to make sure
that he will not force himself up
on the convention which will be
held in 1912.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18

Ma,or Collins OF Creeds WAS in town
Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-07-18
"A WOMAN = ONLY A WOMAN
BUTA GOOD CIGAR IS
Exchange Grocery.

We carry v choice selection
of Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries.
We have ut all times the
best selection of Fresh Fruits
TO he obtained In the market.
We pay especial attention
to fruits for canning pur-
poses.
We call attention to our
line Of canned Fruits and
Vegetables. Jams. .Jcllies and
Preserves.
We have q large line of
Earthern ware, Jars, Jugs,
Crooks and Preserving Jars,
also Glass Frui, Jars and
Jelly Glasses.
A. r. HUBBARD
Phone White lis