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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24

papers.
Copenhagen. Denmark Dec. %. -
The University OF Copenhagen. the
frst institution OF learning to recog
nize DR.. Frederick A. Cook as the dis
Covcrer Of the North Pole. sOlemnly
declared and formally announced that
the explorer had failed TO establish
che claim upon which his high honors
nsd been based.
The committee appointed by the
university 90 examine Cooks records
~ecently presented its report to the
<onslstory OF the University. which
reviewed the deductions Of the ex-
merits with the greatest care and dis
Assed the findings from every stand
point That both the committee and
fbe consistory were disappointed was
SION known.
The consistory adoptedA written re
.Yort to the effect that the alleged
secords submitted for examination by
Or. Cook failed to prove his claim that
he had reached the North Pole.
The report OF the committee. OF
Which Professor Stromgren. the noted
astronomer, was chairman. as pre-
vented to the consistory. states that
Cooks papers are without any value;
dat his report to the university Is
practically the same as that published
On the New York Herald upon his re
turn from his Arctic expedition.
The copies Of his notebooks sub
nlitted, says the committee. contain
mo original calculations Of Observa.
ions. but only results thereof. Accord.
sngly the committee concludes that he
affords no proof Of having reached the
North Pole
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE llF yn
COURT of the county . Prince El"tN
the LIST day December 1872.
]. J. Brown IN bis own ut snd a. flailA-'
Jesse A.. Frederick j. itorEe h.
and Matil a g. Brown. infants ,..,
under the age Of fourteen .....- f-'
against ,,.rs.c
Jesse A.. Frederick j., George K anl Aa-.'-'
Brown. infants under the ageoi
fourteen years. and Alex ndef
Donloy. Frank DonIey. May Don.ey
married cher and has band me-
unknOV NJ Fanny Donley ana ay
Donley. the last five being non-res- ,.-i.,.
idents Of the State Of Virginia y.
The object Of this suit is 20 obtain -ri. -.
the sale Of 50 acres Il land lying and N =
county Of Prince Edward, State Of f.. -
which Matilda A. Brown died seized anl -
and 10 reinyest the proceeds arising i'ol ''''
sale. ~ -
And an affidavit having been maie a1 49,. -
that the defendants Alex. Donley rams Dg .,I,
May Donley. married. cher ard HUSBAND = y,
UNKNOWN. Fanny only and Wary bo.l. u,
not-residents of the State Of Virgin a j 3 ~,
ed that they do appear here within Hileeu :,
after due publication hereof. and DO Whi' ~
necessary 10 protect their interes 10 ln's SUB
A copy Teste: .,,, c,.-t
A. B. Armstrong. p. q. DEC
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
Could Not Find Cook.

Up to this time it has been impos-
sible for the university authorities to
get into touch with Dr. Cook The ex-
plorers address is not known here
even to Secretary Lonsdale.
After the members Of the examin-
ing committee had each made himself
acquainted with the material deliv-
cred. and when they so convinced
themselves Of its utter worthlessness
es a means of proving whether Cook
reached the pole. the president OF the
committee. Professor Stromgren. call
ed general meeting of the committee
for last FRY when the report to the
university. nd which is now made
public. was drawn up.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
BRAND COOK
AS IMpOSTER
Games Say Explorers Polar
Data is Worthless.
DOES NOT PROVE KS CLAIM

University Of Copenhagen Finds Thai
he Did Not Reach the North Pole
Records Same as Published In News
papers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
INDICT II FOR
CUSTOMS FRAUD
importers Involved in "SlGGp9l
Trunk" Smuggling.

New York, Dec. 22.-The federal
grand jury has returned twenty-seven
indictments against dressmakers. mil
liners and importers Of laces and silks
who are charged with conspiracy TO
6efraud the government by smuggling
trunln's OF cine fabrics United States
Marshal Fcriole men arrested th'r-
teen GressmaNvrs. OF representatives
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
Chas. Bugg & Son.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge Of Circuit Court-Hon. George J. HIND
ley.
Clerk Of County and Circuit Courts-Hor-
ace Adams.
Deputy Clerk Of County and Circuit Court r.
II. b. Warmer
lreasurer-S W. Watkins.
Commissioner of Revenue-E. l.. Dupuy.
Sheriff.. II. Dickinson.
Commonwealth Attorney-A. ID. Watkins.
Coroner-Dr J. X. Spencer.
Board Of Supervisors District, ]. L.
Hart. Chairman: Buffalo District, X. W. Fuqua;
nampden District. DR.. W. NJ. Holiday; Lockett
District. r. II Walton; Leigh District A A
Has Gins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
Danes Furiously Angry.

widespread indignation over the de-
-cs-tion which has placed practically
de whole of Denmark in somewhat
Stimulating position has taken the
Viace of the hero worship heretofore
4ccorded TO Or. Cook. While there
Aave always been some who doubted
Chat Cook would be able TO prove sat
fsfactorily that he reached the North
Pole. there was not a soul but expect
"a that he would at least supply some
plausible data and supporting material.
Vhich. while it might not suffice TO
establish his claim, would furnish
sonle corroboration Of his earlier
statement.
The public is unable to comprehend
Wy Cook sent his papers, when he
admits in a letter presented to Pro
fessor Torp by Lonsdale. his secretary,
(Lat it seems unwise and impossible
Il. give final judgment because Of the
stscnce Of the instruments and obser.
vaiiQUs which left at Etah."
She members Of the examining COM
nittee are very angry over the doc
toys behavior. Professor Stromgren,
the president Of the committee, is fu-
Tious. and charactorizes Cooks treat.
meut of the university as shameless"
Papers Examined.
The documents handed the commits
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24

That give you trouble IN
seeing. or cause pains
IN YOUR HEAD2

Properly fitted glasses
will do away with all
that. Call on me and
let me see what is the
matter at least. All the
newest things in spec
tacles and eye glasses
kept in stock
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24

THE FARMvILLE HERALD FRIDAY, DECEMBER "a. l9O9.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24

at THE CUT GLASS line is the largest in
this city, at prices that will enable you to
purchase and know that you have the value
of your money In JEwELRY you have most
excellent opportunity to purchase anything
you may desire
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-24
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
In effect Man g0th. Ig0g-

In effect May 50thr i,0y
N. B.-Following schedule figures are p-''--
only as information and are not Flafan''.-
SOUTHBOUND-Leave BurkeYAe
1877 A. NJ No. H. With pullman. foi'I p'
sO7A. NJ MOI For Danylle Gfeea.....--
Charlotte and intermeca'e '.' :
connecting al Danvi'le WIN ~
trains for Lynchhurg and .-.-,
ton. and at Greensboro hll' 10
for east and west thereon. ~
1921 =. N. No. d. For all points n,
southwest Thr0 uIh
ianta and Brm-Ffam.
coach Do Chase Cify Durham
Raleigh via KeysvIIe fa- Ia
SIP. ~. Nol7 Daily except sunday
TO keysviile.
NORTHBOUND-Leaye blrae''-
No p. f.50A. w. daily. 30. Is. q
copt Sunday. No :. 2;ll. +. n. ia,
7.3- J.. %. daily. All for Richmond.
Nos. u. ~. , and "a carry pullman
coaches ho7. q 8 III and ls. day
POPULAR YORK RIVER LINE
Leave Richmond ago T.. ~ Monday.
DAYS and Fridays for Baltimore.
New lork.aud points North aN.
800 T. Main ST.. h.eft
c. n. Aclert. b. +. Cory. ~.
v p. Cen Nor q p a.
t,a-4..4.s, $3.50. -. 10
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
COUNTY OF |C|ALS
ACCEPT BRIDGE
HIGGINS AVENUE STRUCTURE IS
PAID FoR-ALMosT-THE
COMMISSIONERS DAY.

The new Higgins avenue bridge is
now the property of Missou:a county.
the board Of commissioners having ae-
ceptai the huge structure vest. rdav
afternoon from the Eurrell Bridge Il
Construction company. The commits
sioners instructed County Clerk KuphaI
To draw warrant for s1s.is47s in
favor of the bridge builders and the
county owned the new passageway-
almost. The bridge was accepted with
the exception Of "A few finishing
touches. the plastering of the Orders
over the tracks of the Puget Sound
railroad and the grouting of pier No.
2. This work will cost sie2. it is esti-
mated. and the county officials with
held 5000, from the balance due the
Rurrell company. The melton to ae-
cept the bridge was made by Com
missioner Nelson. Chairman Curran
and Commissioner Nelson voted yves.
and Commissioners W0rden no"
Celebration Tuesday.
The acceptance of the bridge means
that the celebration planned by the
$4,000 Booster club viii probably be
held Tuesday. according To p. NJ
Reilly. head of the new organization
The general outline of the publication
has been announced on several oc-
casions. but It's details will not be made
known Just now The weather man
viii have something To say about the
date and it may he that the building
OF the bridge Will not be celebrated
on Tuesday, although IL liz sure To
come some time next week.
Contract Is Let.
The commissioners let the contract
fos the reconstruction of the county
bridge across the Big Blackfoot at
Bonner yesterday to J. +. Harrington
The contract price Is sa.636 The
bridge is TO be raised and ;enythened
Request Granted.
The petition of Fred Winthrop Post
Grand Army Of the Republic. that the
commander OF the post. r. d. owen
be appointed to take charge OF the
burial of dead veterans was granted
There Is statute that requires the
county to pay a certain sum for the
burial of any veteran and the Grand
Army men intends to take advantage
Of this. in addition to making use of
their plot in the local cemetery
The commissioners granted liquor
license To James Handlin OF ST. Regis
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

wide in the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter and 20 acres in the
southeast quarter Of the northwest
quarter of section 81. township -,
range 81
Phone IS for cabs and baggage
transfer. Green x Eilinghouse.
\. J. Drnillard came up from, Wal
in this city.
Williams. cafe. opposite postoffice.
Mrs. Il. W. Duhle has purchased
from Il. T.. Glass lot j lin block IS
East Missanla.
Apple boxes. Call ut the Il. II. NJ
Co.'S yard and get them for lie.
IL. {. Henry. a resident of It. IS-
natius, spent yesterday on business in
the Garden city.
DIR. Hanson of Butte. Mont. visits
any part of the state for consultations
and general surgery.
MIR. and Mrs. A Herbert came down
from their home IN Florence yesterday
In spend the day.
Drink Joel II. Frazier at the Oxford.
every swallow makes a friend"
Mary \. lilinSworth has purchased
from II. Courtney iat in block ~.
Knowles addition.
See Stnmpf 4 Stein. ladies' and
gents tailors. Gibson block. room l.
DIR. II. IL. Hanson. one of the best
known physicians Of Butte, WAS in
the city yesterday.
Social dances "Wednesday and Satur-
day evenings at Elite hall
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

Archie Bailey. Il resident of the In
I land Empire city. was a visitor in
Missnula yesterday.
Read Grand Trunk Pacific Land Co.,
"ad' on page ten.
II. 4. Stephens has sold to Mary A.
iliingworth lots l2 and 10 in block 10.
southeast OF Clinton.
DIR, J. II. Ward. veterinary surgeon.
Office phone 80: residence phone 531.
Mrs. Anderson and Miss A. Ander-
son of Emmett. Idaho. We're visitors
in the city yesterday.
Strictly fresh eggs. two dozen for
ST. Phone a. red. Delivered any
where
{. T.. Davenport, we,l-konwn
Hamilton resident. paid this city a
business visit yesterday.
Drs. II. c. Smith and II. II. Par
sons have moved their office to suite
SO. Higgins block.
+ Il. Linderman of Helena is at
tending u business matters in this
city for "A couple OF days
Special sale Friday and Saturday
Trimmed hats $3.50. $3.50 and $500
2l5 West Cedar street
George Nick of Deer Lodge spent
yesterday in this city. He is connect
ed with the Puget Sound road.
Hair dressing and manieuring. Agnes
NJ. Gill. 4ie Hill street. Phone SIS
black.
AIR. and Mrs. charl>e c. Vincent nj
Bonita attended To shopping and visit
cd friends in this city yesterday.
Cut flowers for funerals and parties.
Prices right. Free delivery. Tele-
phone .6s. \. e. Anderson, go South
Sixth west
{. w. Pinkert has purchased from
the ". ii. Smead company lots %
and SO in block l. Glenwood park.
Forest Ranger Fred c. Burks was
iii from Bearmonth yesterday on bust
ness with the local forestry officials.
\ deed WAS filed yesterday by which
Fen Moyle purchases from X
Glass lot - in block "a, East Missouia.
The Baptist choir rehearsal has been
postponed to 7:30 O'Clock Saturday
evening. All members are urged To be
present. :.
iNittihs u T.. "
proprietary. $40 Phillips street Lum-
Der shingles, doors. windows and 10
inch dry wood. Phone 7is; postoffice
box 90,
j. J. o'NeiH. at the head of the
Standard Oil company in Montana.
came down from Butte yesterday on
business.
The c. w r, NJ meeting To be held
with Mrs. y. q. Tevis on Friday.
December l.. is the meeting postponed
from December 10
}. I. Kelly has sold 10 John Min
nehan lots 10 and the southeast
quarter nf the northwest quarter of
section i. township l6. range %
]. ;. Burns and son. Willie. are
visiting in Missoula for a few days. /
Mr.. Burns, who has been connected !
with the Big Blackfoot Milling COM i
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
Notice.

My wife and two daughters having
left my home ON Oct. lf. 1909. | shall
not hereafter be responsible for any
debts contracted by them.
THOMAS uSAACD SAISEc.
Helena. Montana.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
LOCAL BREWT|ES
Smoke VIM. Hooper cigars.

Smoke VIM. Hooper cigars.
Roy Geary of Victor greeted friends
i'm this city yesterday.
Smoke "Carma" cigars.
q. Odcll arrived in the city ycster-
day from his home in ST. Regis.
Drink John Gund's Peerless beer.
=. Hartwig has sold To Elsie Smith
lot in block 8. Knowles addition.
Woodsaw. Phone ~ NJ. l. Co.
J. p. Clark of Butte was among yes
tcrdas's visitors in the Garden city.
Billiards and pool lGI East Front,
W. j. Kelley of Miles City is spend
ing IA few days with Missouia friends.
+. Z. Keith. insurance. Florence hotel.
II. II. Bergh. Jr.. of Seattle Is visit
ing In this city for II couple Of days,
DIR. Willard. osteopath. list Natl bank.
Mrs. W. II. Mccreery Of Bonner was
guest nj the Savoy hotel yesterday.
Public stenographer, Dawson.5 Dixon.
George A. Durham nf Portland reg
istered at the Florence hotel yester-
day.
James NJ. Rhoades, fire insurance.
}. 4. DeJarnette came in from Clin-
ton yesterday an n short business
trip.
Marsh, the undertaken. Phone sci.
Mrs. Il. II. Lindsay of Eutte MAS the
guest nj friends in this city yester-
day
Fer oyster cocktails. phone 2i5.
Il. L. Glass has decided In Charles
Hansen lot l. in block -. East Mis-
soula.
Smoke Charles the Great and Bull
wer. At Heimbach & Kelley's.
II. II. Davis and q. T. Massey of
Plains We're visitors in Missaula yes
terday.
Public stenographer Florence hotel
office.
II. T.. Gaines Of Helena was a bust
ness visitor in the Garden city yes
terday.
Mnniek Baggage Transfer Phone
ii5 Red.
W. \. Scott of Caldwell. Idaho. was
a guest at the Florence hotel yes
,erday.
Williams cafe. opposite postoffice.
r. \. Bradley came over from the
capital city yesterday ON business
mission.
Or. ]. Louise Smith. osteopath. III
West Main. Phone 6lS.
W, #. GarrittS Of Lothrop called on
business acquaintance in this city
yesterday.
Public stenosrapher room 1. West i
ern Montana Bank building.
w. 3 Tibbens of Pocatella is look i
ing after business in this city for
few days
Mrs. Pearle Foster dentist. room 10.
Higgins block: phone liz Red.
Mrs. Hanning came down from the
Smoky city yesterday to visit friends
in Missoula. /
Moving pictures, Free, Every night
at the Waldorf. i29 West Front.
AIR and Mrs. Frank Connars. resi-
dents Of Nine Mile, spent yesterday
in Missoula.
DIR. Reisland. the optical specialist.
is now at his office in the Hammond
block. All glasses ground here.
Mr. and Mrs. IL. c. Lyle of Wallace
are spending few days with friends
in this city.
j. Greiner has sold to =. J. Kline
the north half of the northwest quar-
ter of section -: the southwest quar-
ter of section -: and a pSrcel 10 feet
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

pany nj ST. Regis for the past 10
years. has resigned his position and
will leave with his family for Yone.
Wash. where he is erecting large
hotel.
The ST, John society of Frenehtown
will give dance a. Western Hotel
hall Saturday, December IL. There will
be fine orchestra. Everybody in
vited.
The ladies of the Christian church
will hold their annual sale and supper
In the basement of the church Sat
urday afternoon and evening. Deem
Der 18th, Chicken pie dinner ) p. m.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Tho Missouia Womans club meets
Saturday afternoon for the last time
until after the holidays. The session
of this week promises to he of un-
usual interest. as an excellent program
has been arranged by the music de-
partment After the meeting Saturday
the club will adjourn until January g.
Christmas music will be feature of
SATURDAYS program
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
PULLMAN SHOPS IN FRISCO.

San Francisco. Dec. a.-lnfluenced
by the rapid growth OF western busi-
man company has determined to con-
struct in the vicinity of San Francisco
a repair plant employing 500 men and
capable of taking care of its entire
western equipment. according to a
statement made tonight by Richmond
Dean. general manager of the COM
pany.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

III You are suffering from bilious
ness. constipation. indigestion. chronic
headache. invest one cent in postal
card. send to Chamberlain Medicine
Co, Dies MONIES. Iowa. with your name
and address plainly on the back. and
they will forward YOU n free sample OF
Chamherlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Sold by all dealers
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

The knickerbocker Spraybrush is
made of the finest grade OF India
rubber. with flexible back. pliable to
every contour of face or figure. 1t is
non-corrosiye, asceptic. keeps itself
clean. Fully guaranteed-your money
back If not entirely satisfied.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

The greatest danger from Influenza
is of its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. as it not only cures
influenza. but counteraets any ten
dency of the disease towards pneu-
monia. Sold by all dealers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
KELLEY TO HAMILTON,

Will L. Kelley. deputy in the office
Of the clerk of the district court. goes
To Hamilton this morning. He win be
a witness in the case of L. r. Smith
against l. NJ. Smith and will introduce
records of the local court
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
WILL BE TRIED TO-DAY.

Tom Jackson and Carl Gross, two
young men who are alleged Ia have
robbed +. S. Holland. an empioye OF
the Puget Sound road. IF $50. were
before Justic Of the Peace Small. yes
terday, and pleaded not guilty. They
viii be tried ut 10 o'clock this morn
ing. They are charged with petit
larceny
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

Very handsome sets, in plain rolled
gold. assorted sizes with engraved
initials. the set of three ...........a 500.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
GRANDSON COMES.

Airs. Lucy Rice. the woman who was
taken from a Northern Pacific train
a few days ago while supposedly de-
mented. is now on her way to Seattle.
her original destination. y grandson.
o. c. Flickinger, arrived in Missoula
yesterday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

dismissal of the complaint and the ex-
oneration of the woman's bonds. The
girl was accused by Matt Burns of rob
bling him of $40.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10
GIRL is NOT GUILTY.

Justice of the Peace Small yesterday
found Gertrude Carter. co:ored. not
guilty of petit larceny and ordered the
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-10

Boston. Mass. has another new
teamsters' union. II will include the
men doing one special line of work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-12
PEOPLES NATIONAL RE-
PORTS GOOD CONDITION
Annual Meeting Of Bank Was Held To-
day With the Old Board of Direc-
tors Reelected Past Year
a Good One.

AT the annual meeting Of the Peoples
National Bank, held at the banks head
quarters to-day, satisfactory reports Of
the past year were received, and it was
stated that the institution is in the
strongest financial condition that it has
ever been. Much business has been add
ed, especially during the past six months,
and the directors were pleased with the
outlook for the coming year. Their saw
ings department has grown during the
year, and the commercial has also en-
joyed fine business
The directors remain the same, with
the exception that no one was elected
to succeed L. J. Bolster, deceased. The
directors are Charles w. Melcher, w. d.
Smith, S. ID. Allen. A. ]. Young, Charles
w. Averill, Fred ID. Ladd Fred N. Bra
ley and Ira G. Calef.
Mr.. Melcher was reelected president
and Mr. Braley rice-president, while
Dean p. Town was again chosen as cash
ier and w. G. johnson, ir., was elected
assistant cashier. The directors stated
that they intended to continue doing a
banking business and ex-
pected To thereby merit the patronage
Of the people Of Barre and vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-12
NO BREAKFAST FOR THEM.
BOarders with Derry Woman Found Her
Among the Missing.

Derry, N. H., Jan. l2.--Yesterday
morning the table boarders who get
their meals at the Winthrop House on
West Broadway, were surprised when
they went to the place for breakfast,
and were told that the matron, Mrs.
Maude Cunningham, the wife of Fred
Cunningham, had suddenly disappeared,
taking with her all the account books
and the ready money.
They were also told that Edward
Wing, a boarder, was also missing.
Later inquiry established the fact OF
the woman's disappearance a. stated.
1t is reported that she is owing several
large bills, and had not settled with the
owner of the place for whom she was
running it, for some time past. Careful
inquiry has failed 90 find out where
either went from here Sunday.
Recently Mrs. Cunningham caused the
arrest of her husband on charge of
drunkenness, and he was given a thirty.
day sentence. He is still doing the
time.