davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS

p Farmer, chairman of the Trunk
Line association, and prominent rail
road man. died suddenly at his home
in New York.
The breaker of the Mountain LAKE
Ccal company, near Scranton. Pa. ar.
three nearby dwellings were destroye,.
by fire. entailing loss OF $4,000.
James Clancy, thought to be the old
est war veteran in the United States,
celebrated his Tooth birthday at tn"
National Soldiers home in Milwaukee
Wis
The Farmers Telephone company
which operates lines in Burlington,
Mercer, Ocean and Monmouth coun-
ties, N. j., was sold to the Bell Tele,
raone company.
William Stefler. brakeman, was
killed. and Conductor Thume sustained
a broken leg and was otherwise badly
injured, in a wreck of coal train on
the Baltimore & Ohio railway at Brad
shaw. Md.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02
BASE BALL SCORES
following Is the Result OF Games
Played Yesterday.

At adelphia-Athletics. 5; Bos-
ton I'll innings). Batteries-Mor-
gan, Corrigan; SchlitZer, Schreck.
At Detroit-Detroit, 4 Chicago, 2.
Batteries Smith, Altrock, Sullivan;
Mullen, Schmidt.
At Washington New York, 9;
Washington. A. Batteries-Newton
kleinow; Patten. Street.
Cleveland-St. Louis not scheduled.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02

Our line of Gents Furnishil 8
is up-to-date. A look will satisfy
you that it is what you want.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02

When You live in or use property
that Is taxed you pay the taxes.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02
$4,000 disappears.

Mexico City, Mex, MAY "A Wells
Fargo express package containing
$4,000 has been either stolen or lost
from the through express car on the
Mexican Central railroad between this
city and Terreon.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-02

Standino of the Clubs,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Murder = tie First Oegroe.


Such was the verdict of the jury
in the case of William Schneider,
charged with the killing of Frank
Maesapust and the burning of his
shack in the section to the north of
Virginia the past sumrner, rendered
in district court on Friday AFTER
noon last.
In face of the judges charge the
verdict wac certainly surprise to
all, and the fact that the jury was
out for forty eight hours and that
the fret ballot stood eight for &C.
quittal and four for guilty is also a
circumstance which has caused
much comment.
The verdict is not accepted by
many as just, and a strong effort
backed by prominent Duluth men
will be put forth to secure a new
trial for the convicted man who
still maintains his innocence.
About the only man, 90 far al
known, who strictly approves tn.
verdict is one John 81. Norton, wh<
draws a salary az county attorney
and in consideration of his abilit,
az exemplified in hia failures Il
convict in previous cases we do no
know that "Jawn" is to be blamet
for feeling good over having gainet
one more conviction before the ex
piration of his second term.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
At the Nor~eoian N. E. Church.

New Years evening, January 1st,
1909, the Ladies Aid and the True-
tees of the said church will conduct
sale of many useful articles and.
serve refreshments in the church
building to which a cordial invita-
tion IS extended. A program will
also be rendered. Admission free,
and most cordial welcome given
all attendants.
Remember the date, Friday eve.
ming, January l, 1909, at $40 o'clock,
and be present.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

Council Chamber, City of Virginia.. Minn.,
December s. 1905.
Resolution. No. 2234. 1868
Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for I. first six: fire engine
BY Alderman Boylan.
Resolved. BY the City Council of the City
of Virginia. That the city clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to adver-
tise for bids for a first size fire engine.
Moved by Alderman Mattson, support
ed by Alderman Elmuuist, that above
resolution be adopted.
Ayes Aldermen ElnnuuiSt, BOylan,
Mcneil Mattson. Mr.. Vice Presidents.
Nays-None.
Adopted December s. 1908,
JAMES LAVlOLETTE.
Vice President of the City Council.
Approved December II, 1905
A. HAwkINSoN,
Mayor.
ALBERT f. BICKFORD,
City Clerk.
Presented to the mayor December ii, 1905
Returned by the mayor December II, 1908
(SEAL)
Moved and supported that the council ad-
journ until next regular meeting.
Carried.
corporate Sean City Clerk.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

the City Engineer,s sewer book the ~"
could not Sc found i
Moved and supported that the coinmun-
ication be referred to the finance commit
tee.
Carried.
Health Officer Grove made his annual
report of inspection of the city Jail. stating
In his report that some repairs were need
ed. especially the white washing or kali
somininR of the walls, also recommending
new mattresses in the male department.:
that a water closet be placed in each cell
and quoted the Chief of police as saying
that the jail was too small to accommodate
the number of prisoners at different
times and suggested that the old fire hall
be renovated and fixed up as a wing to the
present jail.
Moved and supported that the report of
the Health Officer be accepted and ordered
filed.
Carried.
Business menssand tax payers and others
of the City petitioned the council not to
grant license to or allow F. Leberman to
conduct bankrupt sale in the store build
ing situated on Lot No 2, Block No Is. and
| stated several reasons why the conducting
ofsuch sale by this party would be detri-
ment to the businessmen in this City, and
the petition being signed by nearly every
| business man on Chestnut Street.
Moved and supported that the petition
be referred to the committee on license.
Carried.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

, President C"sti, Of the Board of Park
commissioners. read Il report of the Park
Commissioners in the matter Of the ;.c.
duirinx Lots to ~, in Block 43. for Public
Park Purposes.
This report gave the lots described and
the owners of the same. and also the price
| on the various properties and inasr,uCh as
| most of the prices were too high, the Board
recommended that condemnation proceed
ings be commenced and prices fixed by
board of appraisers also that the city float
certificates of Indebtedness in the sum of
sc, 90 payable in four years. at $4,000
each year interest at 6 per cent per an
num-.
Accompanying the report of the Com
nittee were options on several of the lots
desired.
Moved and supported that the report
of the Committee he accepted and the CITY
clerk instructed to file the same in his
Office.
Carried.
The Clerk of the Municipal Court reported
Municipal Court revenue for the week end
ing December s, 1903. in the sum of S55.S5.
Moved and supported that the report be
accepted and ordered filed
Carried.
Moved and supported that the City Clerk
be instructed to return the bill of The
Western Co.. Ltd, in the SUM of
$3.50. the same being for repairs to the road
roller in August. l9Os, and state to the Com
pany that the break occurred through no
fault of the city and city does not feel that
it is liable for the damage.
Carried.
Geo. v. Holconlb reported to the clerk
that he had lost Warrant No. 1882 the,
same being in the sum of No. S14s and that
he desired to have duplicate order drawn
Moved and supported that the City Clerk
be instructed to draw an order in the sum
of S14sO in favor of Geo. V. Holcomb the
same being a duplicate of 12752 and that
the clerk be instructed to have Mr.. Hol-
comb sign an affidavit and put upa person.
al bond in the sum of the Warrant
Carried.
J. W. DeerinR. in a communication to the
council. asked 10 be reimbursed In the
sum of $780, this amount having been paid
BY him to laborers during the past sum-
n,er in trying to locate the ''Y'' in sewer
District No. F and st the rear Of Loas and |
( Block 80. stating that after noeassa1inK
he distance from the manhoie On Cleve-
land Avense 20 The location - Gtvee bv !
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

\ committee of three appointed by the
Commercial Club and comprising Messrs.
E. NJ. .Tredway. J. A. Kennedy and VIM.
Rooney, appeared before the council and
stated thatlit was the desire of the Club to
have the Roosevelt Park turned into an ice
skating rink for the school children and
othersHwho :,nav enjoy.:it and desired to
have the council furnish men sufficient to
flood the ground for the purpose of form
ing ice and to loan sufficient hose to reach
from the1N'werthouse to the Park.
ThetC Committee also desired to have the
Virginia Light and Water Company in
struCtt,i to place three arc lamps at differ
ent places at the park and also to have a
policeman or some other person on the
ground to keep order.
Moved and supported that the report of
the committee from the Commercial Club
relative to the Public skating rink be ac-
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Concert.

A concert under the auspices of
the Roosevelt High School, under
the direction of students of Gustav
US Adolphus College of St. Peter,
assisted by local talent, will be held
at the Roosevelt Auditorium on
Saturday evening, January
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
N. f. Church.

Regular services Sunday next at
the NJ. +. Church. Morning services
at 1890 o'clock. Subject, Lords
Prayer
Evening services at 7:3O o'clock.
Subject, "The Personal Element in
Religion."
A cordial invitation to these ser
vices extended.
+. G. CLARK, Pastor.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Norwegian N. f. Church.

Services Sunday next as follows:
Preaching at 1920 a. M, Sunday
School at 1900 noon, Preaching at
7:3O O'Clock p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming at 500 o'clock, instead Of
Thursday evening.
A hearty welcome to all.
NJ. l.. OLSON, Pastor.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

The Vice President grants a recess of
hve minutes tor the purpose of having the
committee on fire and 6re department.. the
mayor and the fire chief to talk over the
matter of purchase of FIRE engine.
The Vice President calls the council to
order.
The Committee on fire and fire depart
ment the Mayor and the Chief OF the fire
department after careful deliberation re-
ported that the committee would recon-
mend that the city purchase one First Size
Fire Engine for the fire department.
Moved and supported that resolution be
drawn authorizing the city clerk to adver-
tise for bids for a First Size Fire Engine
Carried.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
St. Paul's Church

Next Sunday is the fourth Sunday
in Advent. At St. Paul's Church
there will be divine services at 1890
a. NJ. Morning prayer will be said
and the rector will preach. All are
cordially invited, and strangers are
very welcome.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Official
Publication of
Proceedings
The
City
Council
Council Chamber. Virginia. Minn..

Council Chamber. Virginia. Minn..
December 4. 1909.
Regular meeting.
Council called to order by the Vice
President.
kOll call.
Present - Aldermen Elmuuist. Mcneil.
NattSon. Mr.. EiCe-Presilent-4.
Absent - Alderman Boylan. Mr.. Prcsi-
dent-2.
Reading minutes of previous meeting
Moved and supported that the minutes
be approved as read.
Carried.
Alderman Ro>l:,n takes his seat i'm the.
council.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

THE knockout blow administered
the timber and stone act does not
prohibit the "scripping" of valu.
able timber lands, and railroad
scripfwill become a valuable asset
aa a c0naonuenco
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Terms. 81 Per Year. IN Advance

A DULUTH woman is hunting her
husband 80 che can cue him tor
divorce. If he only knew why che
wanted him he would doubtless file
an appearauce,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

A M1D-w1NTER meeting of the Iron
Range Press Association is spoken
of, and will likely be. held in this
city during the coming month.
There are plenty of matters of
mutual interest for the boys to die
cuee.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Christmas Excursions Fast

Via the South Shore to Eastern
Canada, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick Tickets on sale Decem-
Der 18th to 22nd.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

cepted and that the street commissioned
be Instructed to put crew Of men at the
park and do what was necessary to put the
rink in condition. /
Carried. =
Moved and supported that the public
skating rink to be maintained at the Rooee-
welt Park be referred to the committee on
streets. alleys and sewers, with power to
act, during the entire season.
Carried.
Commercial Club and composed of Alex
ander Reid, H. J. sigel and J. A. Kennedy.
appeared before the council relative to the
construction of a road to Gilbert. stating
that they desired to have the city furnish
the services of the City engineer in max
ing survey of a most feasible route and
that3he report to the council his findings
and also to report the probable cost, the
committee stating that If the City would
do this and also furnish finance toward the
iconstructiOn of a road the Commercial
lClub would take up the matter of public
IsuOscnptton with the merchants and felt
lcertain that the club could promise to pay
about one-haf of the expense. if necessary.
Moved and supported that the report be
accepted and that the city engineer be in
Istfucted to make a survey of the most
feasible route from this city to Gilbert and
report his findings at the next regular
meeting of the council, and that the COM
raittee on streets, alleys and sewers be in.
stTueted to act in conjunction with the
lComnercial Club committee in having
this proposed route selected and construct.
led.
| Carried.
The Vice President granted recess of
ten minutes.
The Vice President calls the meeting to
order.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
for Sale.

Wood Boz Stove.
Large Oil Stove.
Will sell cheap. Inquire at Enter.
prise office.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

S~edie6 Aeothodlst Checb.
Services Sunday evening next, at
7:O o'clock. All welcome.
II. AHHRMAu. Pastor,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
for Sale.

An Oliver Typewriter, No. 3, in
good reDair-good az new-for sale
for $500 Enquire at Enterprise
Office. 3v.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

the Chicago News this century is
witnessing revival of number of
almost forgotten languages. One
to walk along the streets of range
community and listen to the lingo
might be excused for. concluding
that those engaged in the revival
we're residents Of the Mesaba.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

at looks awfully like IUncle JOS
eph Cannon for the next speaker of
the House of Representatives at
Washington" comments the Eveleth
Star. Yes, with the help of Con.
gresham Miller of the Eighth con-
gressional district of Minnesota,
Uncle Joe is apt to again land the
lob
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

Council Chamber. City of Virginia. Minn..
December s. 1905.
Resolution No. go. 1903.
Resolution authorizing the installment
of an arc lamp at the corner Of Wyoming
avenue and Sage Street.
BY Alderman Boylan.
Resolved. BY the City Council of the CITY
of Virginia. That the Virginia Light Il
Water Company be and is hereby author
lied and directedito install an arc light at
the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Sage
street lin the Citv of Virginia, Minnesota,
and
Resolved further, that the city clerk is
hereby instructed to certify to the passage
of this resolution and forward a certified
copy of the same to the above named Com
pany, the same to be the Cornpany's order
for the placing of such light.
Moved by Alderman Elrnquist. support
ed by Alderman Mattson. that above
resolution be adopted.
Ayes - Aldermen El1nQuist, Bovlan. Nc
Neil. Mattson, Mr.. Vice President-5
Nays: None.
Adopted December $. 1906
JAMES LAVIO1ETTE.
Vice President of the city council
Approved December II, 1908.
A. HAwk1NSoN.
Mayor.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

Down at Duluth they have dis
covered house of ill-repute that,
according to the statement of the
press of that city, has "acquired 80
much notoriety that the city coun.
Gil has branded it as undesirable"
From press knowledge of Duluth,
tough Joint.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18
Attest :
ALBERT f, Bl(kFORD,

Presented to the mayor December IA. 1905
Returned by the mayor December IA, 1905
(SEAL)
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

~ 'A1h eAoh$o VIZ StAS~No "a a lduSC
community and listen to the lingo
might be excused for: concluding
that those engaged in the revival
were residents Of the Mesa ba.
A FIGHT in the Duluth city coun-
Gil threatens the life of the red light
district in the virtuous city at the
head of the lakes. We know of none
laying claim to decency who would
object to the council doing their
duty in. Duluth or in any other city
in accordance with their oath of
office.
In view of the attack of President
Roosevelt upon the editors OF the
New York Sun and the Indiana polls
News, the New York World calls
upon congress to i'm Immediately make
full and impartial investigation
of the Panama canal scandal. And
in view of the unqualified statement
of the President that the editors of
the dailies referred to are liare, such
an investigation would be heartily
approved by all honorable Ameri-
Can citizens.
NE1GHBOR HANNAFORD, of the Vir-
ginia Enterprise, is at work on a
special souvenir edition. 1t will be
of an industrial and historical
~ 10 ~
the business better qualified for the
work than Editor Hannaford. He
was the first newspaper publisher
to engage in the business on the
Mesaba range, and he knows the
range from the earliest pioneer days
down to the present time-and can
tell you pretty closely what's to
come in the next few years. The Ore
hopes the venture will be as profit
able as Mr.. Hannafords enterprise
merits.- Mesaba Ore.
THE last issue of the Northland
Farmer coming to our exchange
table under date of December 10Th
is sample of what is generally re-
terred to among the "profesh" as a
"Iand notice paper and bears out
its name by containing thirteen
olive" and twenty eight dead" land
notices, but fails to contain 80 much
as Il single line Of local news matter,
despite the fact that IT'S publisher,
in a full line across the front of the
paper, Characterizes the journal as
"Published in the interests of the
general public, and especially de-
voted to the agricultural develop
ment of northern Minnesota" The
matter of the elimination of such
journals from the list of papers
entitled to publish legal notices for
the United States government was
taken up IN an informal manner at
the last meeting of the Iron Range
Press Association, but the suppress
sion of the evil was not accom- plish-
ed. The act of the federal land office
in its recent ruling prohibiting
further filings under the tim Der and
stone act will. however, have a
benificent effect upon a number of
such papers by cutting off their
bread and butter supply.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-12-18

Entered at the PostrO@ce at Virginia. Minn.,
"a second class mail matter.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-04-03
Unavoidable.

In the early years of his ministry
Bishop Bascomb, of the Southern Meth
odist Church, was severely handicap
ped, says the author of women of the
Confederacy," by the fact that he was
handsome and graceful. He was con-
s.dered "too much Of dandy" and
for long time was sent on mountain
circuits to bring him down to the level
of old-fashioned Methodism.
As last resort, when he continued
to appear "dandiied," one of bis
mountain members persuaded the min
lister to wear a suit of homespun, that
he might be more in harmony with his
listeners. The next morning he went
early to service to see the SUCCESS %
his scheme.
When Mr. Bascomb appeared, as iris
in homespun as he had been in broad
cloth, the mountaineer's chagrin was in
tense.
"well, I declared" he exclaimed
go It your own way. Brother Bas
comb. 1 give 1t up. 1t amt you
clothes that's 50 pretty; It's jist you
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-04-03
CHAPTER ".

Victor Lablanche owed his unprece-
dented success largely to the fact that he
never permitted anybody to share his
discoveries in the field of crime. If
ever he found out anything remarkable,
he never suffered the slightest hint of it
to cross his lips. He reserved it for a
grand coup when the crisis of the case
should be reached. And these surprises,
which invariably enhanced his reputation
as a shrewd officer, were generally eff
fected through the exercise of the most
searching Investigations of the locality
where a crime had been committed No
sooner had the door closed than the whole
demeanor of the project underwent an en-
tire change. From the staid, unconcerned
official, quietly engaged in the perfunctory
discharge of a duty, he became imme-
diately transformed into an eager enthu-
siRst.
But whatever success might have at
tended his efforts in previous cases, il
this one the worthy officer was doomed
to meet with nothing but disappointment
But one single ray illumined his dark
ened horizon of hope. In making a care
eul survey of all the rooms oG that foo
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-04-03
CHAPTER III.

Victor Lablanche, the Partisan project
of police, was a man who united within
himself qualities not often found con-
Joined in the same Individual for while
he was a sagacious and even brilliant
theorist, he possessed at the same time a
thorough practical knowledge Of his bust
ness. In the course of his long career on
the police he had risen. by ability alone,
from a comparatively obscure to his
present prominent position. When called
upon to unravel . mysterious crime, he
generally adopted n certain theory. and
pursued it with the persistency of a
bloodhound, 1t was the arrival of this
officer that a little group OF people in
side. and a promiscuous crowd of about
two hundred of the inhabitants of Vile
neuve who were assembled outside the
chateau impatiently awaited.
A sudden hush fell upon the gathering
on the lawn as, about an hour after day
break, a dark-colored, unpretentious road
cart turned into the avenue. NJ Victor
Iablanche had at once responded in per-
son to the call made upon him. The
reeking TANKS and foam-covered sides of
the animal In the shafts sufficiently at
tested the speed at which the distance
| between the village aud the metropolis
had been traversed.
NJ. Chabot, cool and collected as ever,
was the first to receive the project. He
conducted him into the reception room.
| The mayor and NJ. Delorme. the justice
of the peace, were slipping their coffee in
the dining room. Fearful that he might
In some way compromise her, Van Lith
had signed to Harriet not to come near
him, and she now sat in silent, fearless
grief, with her arm about Emily's waist,
In the window seat Of the library.
Five minutes after the arrival Of the
coachman at his lodgings in the Rue de
Reverdy, DIR. Paul Mason was on the
road to the chateau. He had gazed for q
moment on the face of his old friend.
''She must have died instantly" he re-
marked, as he turned sadly away.
NJ. lie project was now at liberty to ask
any question he chose. He did not care
to ask any questions at present. He
would 20 into the room where the mayor
was, and hear what he had to say.
Have you examined the prisoner
was the irst question he propounded tt
that functionary.
81 have attempted to; but he refuses
to make any statement, saying he prefer
1 to wait until he is brought before tn
8 tribunal. He has the right to waive tn
! preliminary examination before the jus
tice, of course. but he is hardly wise Il
: this instance. A plain explanation o
3 how he came to be in the chateau at tina
3 time of night might go far toward &C
quitting him-that Is" he added, IF
) \ capable Of explanation"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-04-03

"Come in, Waldonia," said her moth
er. You have been In that swing
long enough"
Presently, mamma" answered the
little Boston girl. II am permitting
the carnivorous quadruped Of the genus.
Felis to slacken its physical activities.
and pass by lmperceptible gradations,
into a condition of total extinct vital
ty."-Chicago Tribune.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-04-03
Doing Good.

The woman crowded into the seat re-
served for smokers and shifted Omin-
ously, contemptuously.
Tobacco she remarked, SIS vile.
poison. Nicotine would kill a cat"
''Ehat being the case, madam" re-
piled an unembarrased smoker, "if L
were you I'd make the cat cut 1t out ~
philadelphia Ledger.