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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
TELL OF BALLARp's MURDER.
Daughter and Widow Testify In Trial
Of Joe James.

Springfield. H.. Sept. 16.-The
states case is practically concluded in
the murder trial of Joe James, colored
charged with having stabbed c.. A.
Ballard to death. Blanche Ballard
daughter Of the murdered man, testi
fed Tuesday that James crept into
her room, approached her bed and
2 took hold OF her hand. She screamed
Her father awoke and drove the In
truder from the house. Mrs. Ballard
testified that her husband went out
on the porch, that James rushed al
him and plunged knife into his right
lung. James was placed on the stand
Wednesday.
Sheriff Warner received a "black
hand letter threatening the officers II
James is not hanged. At the bottom
OF the letter was skull and cross
bones and declaration that "the mig
gers must go"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
NEW SHARON FAIR.
Good Crowd Insures A Successful Ex
hibition.

New Sharon, Sept 16.-The sec
ond day of the New Sharon Fair was
a big success. The attendance has
eclipsed all previous records. The
track is in excellent condition and
some fast time will be made.
The What Cheer band is present
at the fair and is entertaining the
people by excellent concerts in front
of the grandstand. The free attrac-
tions, the Acrobatic Hills and the
Aerial Vons, in front of the Ampi-
theatre are fine vaudeville features,
Thursday is the big day of the fair
and great attendance is looked for.
A special train win be run from Os.
kaloosa. leaving that city at 1890
and returning in the evening after
the races.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
INDIAN LAD RUNS AMucK.
Kills Little Girl and Rides Away e
the Hills.

Durango. Col. Sept. 16.-Frank
Howe. a 15-year-old Indian boy, got
possession OF revolver Tuesday and,
riding through the streets OF Pagosa
Junction at break-neck speed, shot and
killed Anee Baker. the four-year.old
daughter of James Baker. member
OF the Ute tribe. The lad continued
on his wild dash to the hills and dis
appeared.
No explanation can be made OF the
hoy's act except that he was seized
with savage impulse to kill.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
is SUCCESS.
AIR SHIP SAILS TWENTY-EiGHT
MILES IN THlRTY-NINE
MINUTES.

Lemans, Sept. 16.--Wilbur Wright
to day flew his aeronlane for thirty
nine minutes aud nineteen seconds,
covering twenty-eight miles. He sail
ed over a course on the military
grounds at Auvours. He went at'the
rate of forty-six miles per hour, the
fastest ever attained by an aerial
craft The flight is nineteen minutes
longer than the record for European
flights. and has been exceeded only by
the brother. oryille Wright.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
A Bitterless Campaign.


Major Lacey was invited to address
the conference, following his nomina-
ton. He alluded to the grave respon-
sibility and the difficult task marked
Iout for the candidate, who has but
six weeks for a campaign that others
have devoted months to. '"The confer
lence,' he said, has been gathered IN
the interest of peace. and let us have
peace. 1t does not follow that tlsfs6
latorial campaign cannot be conduct
ed in friendly spirit. and such
spirit as will do no harm to the party.
| shall make my campaign campaign
for the republican ticket from Taft
to the last man on it. never voted
any other ticket, and every republican
is a brother of mine."
Later Major Lacey expressed like
sentiment in conversation. He was
given full power by the conference to
select his campaign committee and
will announce it within a day or two.
He said last night that if he mention
ed the governor at all during the cam
paign it would be only in reply to ques-
tions or something of that sort, and
he does not anticipate campaign of
such bitterness as to effect the chances
of the party tickets.
This opinion seemed to peryade the
circle of the conference. The mem
bers expressed qualification that Major,
Lacey had been selected and at the
same time reiterated in interviews the
rising pledge taken in the conference
for the support of the entire republic
can ticket from top to bottom. the
chief object before republicans just
now.
Laceys Acceptance.
Major Lacey's formal speech of ac-
lceptanee of the nomination follows:
Gentlemen of the Conference: Ey-
cry man in this gathering of republi-
cans knows that | have not sought
this honor, but nevertheless / greatly
appreciate it. Twice did | volunteer
| in the union army. each time as
private soldier. This is the first time
that | have been drafted.
The exigencies OF the statewide pri-
mary law embarrassed us this year
with party contest side by side, or
really within the great national con-
test. This involves difficulties and
dangers that you as lovers of our
party will fully realize and appreciate.
We must see to it that no harm comes
to the cause of the republican party
The United States senRtorship is a
great honor which no one can over
estimate Only six weeks are left in
which to make campaign for this
domination, which, OF course, is doubly
difficult in view of the fact that a
campaign for the Office has already
been made by another covering long
period of time.
There are in this gathering men from
every county in Iowa, everyone of
whom has the interests and success
of the republican party at heart. No
one man can campaign this state in
the brief time that is left. | ask you
lone and all in returning to your homes
to promise me to do your best for the
good cause which you have invited me
to lead. VIII you do it? Let every
man who Is willing TO do this rise.
every man in the audience rose to
his feet with cheers)
As have always been in the past
so will be in this campaign, champ
ion of the whole state ticket from top
TO bottom Let us get into this cam
|paign with an earnest desire to do
what is best for our party and for our
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
Harois, Daughter Sues Relatives.

Lexington, KY, Sept. 16.-Suit was
filed at Jackson Tuesday afternoon
by Mrs. Evelyn Hogg, daughter of the
late Judge James Hargis, the noted
feud leader. against her mother, Mrs.
Lewellyn Hargis, and her brother,
Beach Hargis, seeking to have the de.
partment store and all other Hargis
estate property placed in the hands OF
a receiver. The estate Is worth about
100000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
LIVERY BARN BURNED.
Thornton, Iowa, sustains Loss by Fire
This Morning.

Mason City, Iowa. Sept. 16.-Fire
this morning starting at $3.50 destroy
ed the E. G. Thompson livery barn at
Thornton. The loss will be about one
thousand dollars. Two horses, two
buggies and several tons of, hay were
burned. The employees saved three
horses and TWO buggies. The insur-
ance will cover the loss.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
MAJOR LACEY FOR
j. s. SENATOR
CHOSEN TO MAKE RACE AGAINST
GOVERNOR cUMMiNS.
ALLIsoN's NATURAL SUCCESSOR
The Three Hundred Representative
Men In the Conference Pledge
Themselves To Work For
Entire Ticket.

Des Moines, Sept. 16-Late yester-
day afternoon after an all days con-
ference and discussion. the Allison re-
publicans of Iowa selected Major John
f. Lacey of Oskaloosa to make the
race for United States Senator against
Governor A. b. Cummins. in the re-
publican primary TO be held in con-
|nection with the general election on
November 3. One hundred and sixty
four delegates were entitled to vote
in the conference, making SO votes
necessary for a choice. The inform
al ballot resulted as follows:
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13
CHURCH DEDICATION

Republican: Sunday, November
18th, will be red letter day in
Sentinel Butte. On that day there
will be dedicated the handsome
and we'll equipped Congregational
church.
For many years there has been a
deep felt need of such a building
in our village, and now that it
is completed and ready for dedi-
cation, it gives the citizens Of SEN
tinel Butte much pride and salts
faction.
An especially elaborate program
has been arranged, and the occasion
will be fittingly celebrated.
Among the speakers will be Rev.
John Orchard, of Fargo, general
secretary of the Sunday schools
of North Dakota, Rev. Gregory
Powell, superintendent of North
Dakota, and Rev. E. E. Smith,
Of Glen Ullen. A pleasant feat
ure of the day will be the musical
program which will be rendered
by local talent.
The Ladies' Aid will give a fine
free. dinner in the new dining
room in the basement of the
church, Of which all are invited
to partake. No one can afford to
miss being present on this occa-
sion. Everyone is cordially invited
to be present and partake of the
feast Of good things both for
soul and body.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13
WILLIAMS NEWS
TO late for last week)

(To late for last week.
The Sunday school held their
regular election of officers last Sun
day and the following new officers
were elected:
Supt. Mrs. j. H. Moore
Assistant Supt. Mrs. Carew
Secretary-Mr. Glen C. Snow
Treasurer-Mrs. T. j. Fulton
Choirister-Mrs. Oakley Cripps
Assistant Choirister-Mr. A. R.
Conklin, Jr.
Librarian Clifford Reach.
Teachers: Bible class-M r /.
VIM. Blue; Young people s
class-Miss Minnie Schouboe
intermediate Miss Care W;
Primary class Miss Mary Nc
Conkey.
Mr.. j. Christensen, brother Of
our postmaster, is building on his
homestead east of Williams.
Mr.. Anderson Scott will go to
Beach for a stay Of two weeks to
receive medical treatment.
On Saturday night some of our
boys got out and done some Of the
usual Halloween stunts while
others serenaded Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Schouboe at their new
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13
MINUTES: NOTICE OF MEET

MINUTES: NOTICE OF MEET
ING
The citizens and qualified electors
resident within and embracing the
following described territory:
Sections thirty (30) and thirty
one (31) in township one hundred
thirty-three (133) range one hun
dred five Q05) and section twenty
five (25) and thirty-six (S6) and the
east half Of the northeast quarter
(E2 Of the NE4) of section thirty
five (35) in township one hundred
! thirty-three (133) range one hum
dred six (106), who are qualified to
vote at general elections, are here
by notified that meeting will be
held at the Marmarth Hall in the
town of Marmarth, within said last
described territory, on the 10Th day
of November, A. D. 1908. for the
purpose of determining whether or
not the territory above described
shall be incorporated as village
to be known as Marmarth.
Given under our hand this 31st
day Of November, A. D. 1908.
Board Of County Commissioners
| of Billings County, North Da-
kota, By ]. B. Stoddard, Chair
| man.
Attest: J. A. McGregor,
County Auditor.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
Official Proceedings Of the County
Commissioners Of Billings
County October 81

Medora, Oct. 81, 1908.
Official proceedings of the board
of county commissioners Of Bill
ings county, North Dakota.
The board of county commission
ers Of Billings county met pursuant
to adjournment Of October 5, on
above date at 10 o'clock a. m.
Present J. B. Stoddard, chairman,
and F. E. Gorham, commissioner.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and on motion approved.
On motion the petition praying
for the organization of the village
Of Marmarth was granted.
Mrs. L.W. Richards appeared be-
fore the board and asked to have
taxes abated on Hunters Second
Addition to the village of Beach.
It appeared that said addition was
on April l, 1907, acreage property
and assessed as such, and also as
lots and blocks on advice Of the
States Attorney all taxes for the
year of 1907 on Hunters Second
Addition as lots and blocks is on
motion abated and the county
treasurer is ordered to make his
record conform thereto.
In the matter Of printing the de-
linquent tax list for 1907 as to
whether the Medora Herald or the
Beach Chronicle should be desig-
mated as the official paper to do the
work, there not being full board
present and the members present
not being able to agree upon the
question, it was agreed that j. S.
Snyder should decide the question
by Tipping a silver dollar, heads
for Medora Herald and tails for
Beach Chronicle. Upon Mr.. Snyd-
er Tipping the coin the Medora
Heard won, and on motion the
Medora Heard was designated as
the official paper to print the delin-
quent tax list for 1907.
On motion the sheriff was d.
rected to take Mr.. and Mrs. G. T..
Englund to the Kelley Institute at
Fargo to be treated at the expense
Of the county for the cure of the
morphine habit.
On motion the auditor was d.
rected to purcharse one barrel of
oil and oil tank for the court house.
II o'clock noon board on motion
adjourned to meet at l 80 p. m.
100 p. m. board met pursuant
to adjournment.
Present j. B. Stoddard and F. E..
Gorham.
On motion the county commits
sioners ordered the sum Of $500. 90
set aside to be used for the pay
ment of bounty on wolves and coy
otes. A bounty Of ten dollars to
be paid on grown grey wolves and
bounty Of two dollars on coyotes,
grey wolf pups and coyote pups.
Parties presenting scalps for pay
ment Of bounty must furnish the
county auditor an affidavit certify
ing that the wolves or coyotes were
killed or caught in the county Of
Billings. Said affidavit must be
signed by two resident taxpayers
residing near where the wolves OF
coyotes were caught.
On motion board adjourned tc
meet November 28th, 1908.
J. A. McGregor,
County Auditor.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13

satisfied that the requirements of
Chapter 1, Art. l, Political Code,
1905, have been fully and fairly
complied with, we, the county
commissioners Of Billings county,
North Dakota, hereby order that
the territory hereinafter described,
shall, with the assent of the quail
fed voters resident therein, be an
incorporated village and be known
as the village of Marmarth. The
territory embraced within said in
corporated village of Marmarth
shall be as follows: Sections thir-
ty 800 and thirty-one (31), town.
ships one hundred thirty three
Q33), range one hundred five QO5)
and sections twenty-five (25) and
thirty-six 1867 and the east half of
the northeast quarter of section
thirty five (Ea of NE1 of So all in
township one hundred thirty-three
(133) range one hundred six (1O6).
And 1t is further ordered that
the qualified voters resident in said
territory or proposed village shall
meet, and they are hereby notified
that meeting will be held within
said proposed Village of Mramarth
on the 10th day of November, A. D.
1908, for the purpose of determin-
ing whether or not said territory
shall be incorporated as a village
to be known as Marmarth.
Given under our hand this 31st
day of October, A. D. 1908.
Board of County Commissioners
By j. B. Stoddard, Chairman.
Attest: j: A. McGregor,
County Auditor.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13

MINUTES: ORDER OF MOOR
PORATION OF MARMARTH.
State of North Dakota, County of
Billings, SIS.
Upon receiving petition SUBJ
scribed by majority Of the legal
voters of the territory hereinafter
described asking that said terri
tory be organized into village to
be known as the Village of Mar
marth, " and at the hearing of said
petition having heard all objections
to the same, and the board being
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-13
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
MINERS BREAK
WITH |. W. ".
fnx unl,rd pr,...A

DENVER. july - The Western
Federation Of Miners today official.
~ severed all connections with the
Industrial Workers % the World by
adopting resolution eliminating
all reference 20 the latter orgAnizA
tion IL the Federetlon's consiitu.
ton. The resolution marks the end
% long fight between the ! " ".
element and the straight union ele-
ment In the Western Federation.
a. one stage of the fight the 50.
claliatH had almost captured the OF.
gauiEation. and the war was very
bitter
The Federation today went on
record AZ fayorinE the cooperative
store system as conducted b the
miners IN British Columbia
An attempt To change the com.
ple1ion OF the executive board by
providing that district presidents
and international officers shall con.
miitute the membership OF the
board. wRs defeated after consider
able discussion
The vote on this proposition and
on she elimination OF ali reference
10 the Industrial Workers Of tie
World shows that President Chas
H Meyer IL On complete control oi
the convention and that a policy
OF conservatism will prevail in tho
future
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
HOUSE5OATMYSTERY
o HAPPH YCLEAREDo

This IL chaps&e three OF the
houseboat mystery. onlivened with
the addition OF an illustrated SONG
entitled "A Lovers Quarrel. or Al.
ways Be Good to Her Papa"
The nynopsia. for all good con
tinued stories lead off with nynop.
sis. begins with several shots fired
near a houaeboat at Madison park
on Sunday night. an excited throng,
suspicious directed at four young
men In nearby houseboat. the
quick arrival OF special aud regu.
lar police. aud finally halfyelled
suspicious that some pretty promi.
nent people were implicated.
Taking the reader into our conf.
denee, We will assume that there
was a pretty prominent man pres
emit Ills name might be- Smith
but isn't
IL seems. according 10 the new
light thrown upon the mystery, that
party OF well known people had
accepted a dinner engagement upon
the night In question One OF the
men present. retired mariner. had
very pretty and talented daugh.
ter She was In love with nm cs
Unable young man,
Papa Gets Angry.
This combination led to lovers
quarrel Seeing the tears which re.
suited. daughters papa became an.
cry at his would like to.be son.in.
law lie who wsnild like ODE also
struck a HEoordant note The two
wandered outside aud continued
their wordy spat
10 the next honseboat lived four
young men The young man lover
knew one. OF these other young
mon. and the four young men rush.
ed 20 the rescue. the leader flour.
lshiug a revolver.
A special policeman nea.by but
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
PLAN To TEST
CANDIDATES

Two conventions. comprising dele
gates from every portion OF the
state. are 20 be held by temperance
advocates for the purpose 81 Tram
ing a local option bin 10 be submit
ted 20 every candidate for election
10 the legislature.
one convention 20 be held ~
Spokane on August 4. Will be at
tended By delegates from the sec
ton Of the state east Of the moan
iaina Delegates from the western
section Of the state are 10 meet IN
Seattle on August 5.
The conventions planned are the
result ~ work Of temperance lead
ers who have been meeting IN this
city for the past week II IN the
desire OF the water Wagon" adNo-
Gates 90 give the candidates for leg
lsiature an opportunity Of either
accepting or rejecting the bill In
advance. The ultimate intention is
10 fight the candidacy u any known
liquor man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
SEATTLE PASSES
RESTLESS NIGHT

Last night many people suffered
again from the heat aud were un.
able 10 obtain a good nights rest.
Yesterday was one Of the hottest
days Of the year. the mercury
climbing until al 6 O'Clock 81 Dc
grecs was REGISTERED Then the
mercury gradually fell until this
morning yhcn, az O. 40. the code.
gree mark was reached.
This moon the thermometer was
one degree higher than yesterday
noon. when 70 degrees was regis.
tered The Publications.. however.
are that topight will be cooler. az
there ia slight breeze.
Indications IN the eastern part
OF the state promise rain. but no
rain h In sight for this section.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22

we're Instituted more than a year
ago we're kept secret
bancroft and hts wife separated
IN London IN April, 1904. after Mrs
bancroft developed a talent aa a
playwright and drAmatist lncom.
paubility is assigned az the reason
for the divorce. The pair have sew.
en- children, three Of whom are
minors. living with their mother in
England
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
epEKT ePAMWiIEAOUgI ,QAeOIA ,WAsIt.

One Of the show places Of Tia
coma Is the longest grain warehouse
ia the world
This enormous structure stretches
1850 feet along the water front Of
the city.
INA also offers nearly every
day 90 the year AZ her immense
grain docks an instructive SHOW
for the American congress
The accompanying photograph de-.
plcts q typical scene from this
show" II will bc noticed that
eight large ships are loading grain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22

Not one Of these ships ny the
American flag They are either
English or German traders loading
for South African South American
or Oriental ports
Thonsh practically every AmeI.
can ship has been driven from
both the Atlantic and Pacific and
80 per cent Of our entire foreign
commerce iH carried 10 foreign bot
toms. get congress refuses 90 re.
peal the laws responsible for the
dccadcnce OF our merchant marine
or 20 grant ship subsidies adequate
for les upbuilding
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
ALASKANs BET Y
JOHN coRsoI

FAIRBANKS. Alaska. Juy "A
over $1,000 have been placed d 4
that John ". Corson vin = I
next delegate from Alassa I'd
ersham $ friends refused e 4
any money without the stipsE
that In case the Judge slstt
again all bets would be dsclzrsi
Corson left last night dlfsr 4
Nome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22

Local cherries are on the market
ia large numbers this morning. near.
~ every ranchcr lined up along the
curb having several boxes OF cher
riea for sale az &c to l0c per pound
Tenpound boxes were quoted az
SOC and 20pound boxes at 81
Other specials today are. Leg Of
lamb or mutton. lie per pound. Ore
gon ranch eggs, 25c per dozen
fancy prunes. dozen. i5c. aprlcots.
2 dozen, iSc turnips. &c per basket
golden rod cake. zoe. peaches, SC
per dozen; green corn, dozen. 25c
chinook salmon. Toe per pound /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
PILES TO SPEAK
TONIGHT

United states Senator y ~ Piles
VIII be the principal speaker At the
Moore theatre this evening Chair.
man G. Smith will Introduce Sen.
ator Piles. and !. NJ Frink has
agreed 90 make an address
Music for the evening will be fur
nished by Meters band A special
invitation has been Issued 10 ladies
and the boxes At the theatre are
reserved in order ~ application
without cost
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
STRIKERS ATTACK
HON-UNI0N MEN

G Clark. foreman OF MoCabe
q liamilton's nun-union steyedorp
crew, and two OF the workmon un.
der him were beaten by strikers
this morning a. pier Il. while en-.
gagged Ia loading the Amelcan
Hawaiian liner Noyadan. Inter
ference Of other workmen prevent
ed them from being badly Injured
The Three men we're taken TO their
homeH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
WILL INSPECT THE
CAMPING DISTRICT

Health Commissioner Crichion
Will begin a personal inspection Of
sanitary conditions NJ the West Sc.
attic peninsula camping districts
tomorrow Ills trip will Include
West Seattle. Aih and South All
Later u IL the intention OF the
health commissioner TO extend his
investigation TO the camping dis
tricts about Lake Washington aud
Lake Union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-22
ON THE FRONT

Koemoa liner RRdamea entered
quarantine AZ Diamond Point this
morning and arrived In Seattle this
afternoon Captain ] Won Helm
Is master Of the Radamcs lie was
last here in July. 1905, AS captain
% the Memphis.
Delayed one day 81 Frisco on &C
count Of heavy freight offerings.
the nuckman will arrive IN port late
this afternoon
Bringing freight for Puget Sound
points. the Chas Nelson arrived at
pler ] this morning
ship William Nottingham Will
shift today from Winsiow 10 Bal
lard 10 take on cargo.