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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
Texas Heir Brings Suit in
Circuit Court Against
the Estate.
ASKS FOR A sHAR E.
Brief History Of the Estate
and Its 0wnerships is
Quite Interesting.

MARY gane Loughmilier. of Texas,
a niece OF Mary and Jane Minter, for
both of whom she was named has
instituted her suit in the circuit
court Of Harrison county. for parti-
tion of the estate of Neyll and Quinn
Mtnter, comprising about 500 acres
of fine coal, gas end grazing land on
Kincheloe creek, and twelve or If
teen thousand dollars of personal
property.
1t Will be remembered that Nevil
Minter and Quinn Minter owned this
property jointly, that Nevil died.
some years ago without issue. and
willed all of his half to his wife,
Mary. Thereafter-,Mary died. with
out children and without will and
her half derived from her husband
Nevil descended toTher half-sister
Jane. and Mary Jane Loughmiiler. a
daughter of deceased brother, but
Jane Minter took possession Of Ney-
lis entire, half, ignoring Ms. Lough.
miller who knew nothing of her
Aunt Mary's death. r.
Sometime after this Captain
Quinn Minter obtained from Jane 4
deed upon consideration Of fifteen
thousand dollars, recited in the deed
as cash paid, and the conveyance to
her of his half in so acres OF the
500.
There is a mystery about the If
teen thousand dollars. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the Captain did not
have the fifteen thousand dollars to
pay and did not borrow it. 1t is also
well known that Jane never at any
time had SO much mdlBey. so she did
not receive 1t.
About this time she married Cap
tain Minter and in few months
died without leaving children, and
leaving a will. conveying the bulk of
her property to Lucy Law. the wife
.of William j. Law, whom she had
helped rear from childhood. Shortly
after her death Captain Minter was
adjudsed insane and a, committee
was appointed for him and he re-
Gently died leaving a-wiil. making
various specific 'beqnests to his nieees
and giving the bulk of his estate to
the Neelys and the Masons.
As to her inheritance from Mary
Minter, Mrs. Loughmiller claims no.
to be affected by anything that trans
pired after the death of Mary and
asks one-fourth of the 500 acres and
one-fourth OF the personal property,
and as to her inheritance from Jane
she has not yet taken any action, di.
rectly for the purpose of affirming or
disaffirming James will, and 1t is not
known yet whether she will demand
James one-fourth Of the 600 acres
and personal property.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
SAVES DROWNING MAN.

FArRMoNr. Dec. 2l,-eSarles
Harlan. employed Mt the New England
mine of the Consolidation Coal Com
pany, plunged into the icy waters of
the Monongahela river and rescued
Monroe Kearns, who was drowning.
They were skating and Kearns fell
through the ice.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
STAY OF EXECUTION.

ROANOKE. Va, Dec. 21-epv-
|ernor Swanson has granted a stay OF
execution for thirty days in the case
of Howard Little, convicted of muir.
dering six persons in Buchanan
county. sentenced to be electrocuted
at Richmond, January Z next. The
stay is to allow the case to be taken
to the supreme court.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
University Of Copenhagen
Makes Unfavorable Re
port in His Case.
HE FAILS TO PROVE
BY Records Submitted That
He Really Reached the
North Pole.
sFAKERs.
-

Cook never. never I
Found the Pole; Z
Columbus did 4
Not reach his goal; .
Paul Revere never .
Took that ride; :
Hudson was punk 4
The mans a snide Z
Who claims he wrote .
That Casey thing: =
wrights were not the I
First to take wing; .
Thus fame doth dwindle Z
To q speck; =
No boy stood on .
The burning deck; .
No COW in sudden, =
Bovine ire .
Kicked old Chicago 4
In the fire; =
The man who writes 9
He hooks a gown Z
Up his wife's back. 4
Or hooks 1t down, Z
And makes one long =
Kick Of his life, =
Has probably I.
Not got wife: 4
or-here's a new =
Thought come to town =
II he has she's 4.
Not got a gown. .
Houston Post. .
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
WHITE HOUSE ALARM.

! WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. al
Nearly half of the fire department
today responded to a false fire alarm
from the White House. One of the
automatic alarms had gone OFF by
accident.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
INCREASES cAp1TAL.

The secretary of state has granted
permission to the Union Gas aud
Carbon company, of clarksburg. to
increase the concerns capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
MORGAN 8 CO.
Believed to Be Purchasers Of.
Charleston Telephone
Company.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 2i.-An-
nouncement is made here that the
controlling interest in the Charleston
Home Telephone Company has been
sold to Cyrus Hauling. OF Columbus.
TO-. representing unknown parties, for
about $4,000. A promise was ex-
acted from Hauling that the control
will not pass into the hands OF the
Bell. The stock was transferred to
the Columbus Savings and Trust Com
'pany. Hauling and associates former
Ily controlled the company, but sold a
majority of stock to local people four
years ago, Hauling retaining part of
the stock. 1t is believed that j. Pier
pont Morgan & Company are back of
the present deal The lines of the
local company connect Charleston
with most Of the towns in the south
ern part OF. the state. For the pres-
ent no change will be made in the
local management.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Fittro and
i, i.nt~..
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
In Connection with His Con
troversy with Forester
Pinchot.
UP IN THE SENATE
That Body Passes a Resolu-
tion Asking for Papers
in the Case.

WASHINGTON, D. g., Dec. III
The Senate today practically decided
upon the Inauguration Of an inquiry
into the Ballinger-Pinchot contro.
yersy by adopting a resolution cali
ing for all papers bearing upon the
ease.
The senate today confirmed the
nomination OF Former Secretary OF
State Bacon of New York to be am
bassador to France.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
FIRE AT coslERoN.

CAMERON, Dec. 21.-An alarm Of
fire was sounded from the office of
the Wheeling Gas Company. a short
distance east of this city, and the two
story frame dwelling house, owned by
clell Nichols and occupied by john
son Moss and family, was totally de-
stroyed- The fire started on the sec
ond floor from some unknown cause.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
TRACTION FRANCHISE.

MoRGANTowN. Dec. ia
franchise to lay tracks and operate
trolley cars in Walnut street has been
granted to the Morgantown Traction
Company by city council. The COM
pany viii extend Its lines from the
bridge across Deckers' creek along
Foundry, Front and Walnut streets
TO High streets.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
OPEN DURING surpER noun.

The Bijou Main street theatre viii
open at p. m. each day during this
week and run continuously until IL
p m. tNo stop at supper time), last
show starting at 10 n. m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23

Miss Marjorie Atchimson. a stu
dent at the Richmond, Va, woman's
College, is home for the holiday va.
cation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
TRAIN TAKEN OFF.

NoRGANTowN. Dec. 2l.-The
NoFsantown & Kingwood railroad
if1ia leaving Morgsntown at 1850 p.
q and returning at GAS viii be dis
continued the first OF January.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23

Charles Louchery. son Of DR.. and
Mrs. D. G. Lonehery, is home from
the state university for the holiday
vacation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
JURY HANGS.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Dec. 2l-
Inc nry in the nightrider cases re-
ported today that it was unable to
agree and was discharged.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, Dec. s1-wheat lie,
corn 81 rs. oats a..
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23

o. L. Taught is here from New
Martinsville looking after business
matters.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23

Duke Wells who-is attending Broad
dus- at Philippi, will remain here
during the holiday vacation. Il
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-12-23
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COPENHAGEN, Dec. 21-The Uni
verslty of Copenhagen declared sol
emily today that DR.. f. A. Cook fall
ed to establish his claim that he
reached the North Pole.
The, committee. appointed by the
University to examine DR.. Cooks
records recently, presented its re-
port to the consistory OF the Univer-
|sity, which reviewed the deductions
of experts and discussed the findings
from every standpoint That both
the committee and consistory were
disappointed was soon known.
The consistory met today and
adopted a written report to the effect
that the alleged records submitted
for examination by DR.. Cook failed
to prove his claim that he reached
the North Pole.
Lonsdale, DR.. Cooks secretary,
produced before the committee let
ter from DR.. Cook postmarked Mar
oSiAAS9t HJSSSAhpSI =. Ills lSuuS CUl-
or to the earlier reports that Or.
Cook sailed from New York for Med
iterrian points.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21-The news
that the University of Copenhagen
had declined to accept DR.. Cooks
claim that he reached the North
Pole came as no surprise to scientific
circles here.
DR.. Cook is now in Christiana,
Norway, according to William L.
Cook. his brother.
Cook said that: the doctor had re-
covered from the nervous break
down, from which he suffered, and
declared the explorer was ready to
go to Copenhagen to give the Uniyer-
tsity further information concerning
his claim.
III the public knew the truth con-
cesning DR.. Cooks mental and phys
ical condition, they would take more
charitable views of his present unfor-
tunate situation" were the signifi-
cant words uttered by H. Wellington
lWack. counsel for Cook, today when
told the University of Copenhagen
had rejected DR.. Cooks proofs that
he had reached the North Pole,
WASHINGTON, g. G., Dec. 2l7-
Three months ago from the Lahra-
dor coast. sounded a warning to
the world based upon complete and
accurate information in regard to
DR.. Cooks claims.
I'm doing SO 1 accepted the respon-
sibility deyolving upon me and full.
filed by duty to myself and to the
world"
With these words Lieutenant Peary
today pointedly expressed his senti-
ments of the faculty of the uniyersi-
Ity OF Copenhagen. The explorer re-
ceived the news from Copenhagen
with much satisfaction
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Mr.. Munson's Residence Destroyed.

At 1915 o'clock Saturday night the
fire bell sounded an alarm. 1t was soon
discovered that Otto Munson's residence
in the southern suburbs of the city, was
on fire. Citizens quickly responded to
the call, but upon arriving there the
building was entirely wrapped in flames
and beyond saving. There was no fire
in or about the premises during the day
and the only cause can be attributed to
lightninr, as thunder storm with few
vivid flashes Of lightning had passed
over the city short time before. The
big rock and the woods surrounding his
place prevented the flames from being
seen until they had gained such head
way that nothing could be saved. The
house and entire contents were de-
stroyed, entailing loss of over $4,000
partially insured. Mrs. Munson is visit
ing relatives in Belle Fourche, hence
the house was closed up during the day.
Mr.. Munson was just closing up the
telephone exchange preparatory to go
ing home, when the fire was discovered.
Being quite a distance from the busi-
ness portion of town and an uphill
climb, no one was able to reach the
house in time to save any of its con-
tents
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Within week past notices have been
posted In all the mills ofthe United State
Steel corporation in Pittsburg and Ohio
districts saying that no workmen will be
permitted to leave the mills until through
with the days work. The object of this
new order is to prevent the men from
buying or drinking liquor, and is pursu.
ant of a policy Of temperance to be ap-
piled by the management on the initia-
tive of Director Frick. His attention
was called to the matter by seeing q
drunken employeeof the company stag
gering to his work. New employees are
TO be asked to sign pledge not to drink
intoxicants at any time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Mrs Emma Kaufman is free woman,
having been cleared of the charge ofthe
murder of Miss Polreis, her servant.
She has paid fine of 500, which was
assessed against her, and has been given
her liberty. The jury in the famous case
brought in verdict guilty Of assault and
battery, and Judge Rice who presided,
tined her 500, or 50 days in Jail, thus
ending case which has been closely
watched by South Dakotans since the
arrest of Mrs. Kaufman, two years ago.
Mrs. Kaufman is the wife of Nose Kauf-
mann, owner Of large brewery in Sioux
Falls
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Colorado producers Of tungsten are
gratifed to learn that the Senate Com
mittee on Tariff Revision has accepted
Senator Guggenheim's amendment, pro.
viding for Is per cent ad valorem duty
on tungstun ore. With the price of
tungsten at the low mark that it reached
during the last year, Colorado producers
could not compete with foreign mafsets
with the ore duty free. Six dollars per
unit is the minimum price at which
tungsten can now be produced at profit.
During 1908, owing to the dull state of
the steele industry, the demand for
tungsten fell off and the price dtopped
to about SIS per unit. With improve
ment in the steel business a good profit
could be made at Ss, or even at some
what lower figure, provided competition
with foreign markets, which have the
dyantage of cheap labor and low freight
rates can be restricted. Mining World.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Men Past Fifty IN Danger.

Men past middle life have found com
fort and relief in Foley's Kidney Rem.
edy, especially for enlarged prostate
gland, which is very common among
elderly men. L. E. Morris, Dexter,
KY, writes: "Up to a year ago my
father suffered from kidney and bladder
trouble and several physicians pro-
nounced it enlargement of the prostate
gland and advised an operation. On
account of his age We were afraid be
could not stand it and recommended
Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the FIRST
bottle relieved him, and after taking
the second bottle he was no longer
troubled with this complaint" A. ].
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Iowa's best eight counties last year
produced crops worth $e9, ,7ss,Ol5 and
South Dakota's best eight counties pro.
duced crops worth $3l 1924 $40, says the
Argus-Leader. Thus eight South Dako-
Ia counties beat eight iowa counties by
4 crop production of sf,54l, 1896. We do
not speak of this at all in a boasting way,
because South Dakota has long passed
the point where boasting is necessary,
but We mention the fact just to keep the
record straight. There was a time when
land in Iowa sold for $40 an acre more
than land across the line in South Dako-
Ia, only few miles distant. Bit that
time has gone by, and no investor any
longer asks any discount because OF the
South Dakota nandsi
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Get the Bulletins,

Farmers as rule do not derive the ben
efits they should from the work done by
the various experiment stations aud the
U. S. Department ofAgriculture.
Too many seem to think that the ex-
pertinent stations are simply model farms
with unlimited capital behind them to
provide for fine buildings, stock, etc.
This is far from the truth. They are
not model farms, but are equipped as
we'll as possible that they may be in q
position to more fully coyer any experi.
ments that may be desired. When any
such work is undertaken, all the condi-
tions under which it is done are plainly
set forth in their bulletins that farmers
may know exactly what was done, how
it was done and the results. The sta.
ions and Department of Agriculture are
doing great good for the American
farmer and he should make the most OF
it by obtaining and reading all the bulle-
tins upon such subjects as may be of in
terest to him. The work is done for the
farmer and he is injuring no one but him
self when he fails to profit by it. Have
your name entered on the mailing list Of
the station in your state and on that o
the departmental at Washington. Dakota
FARMER each issue calls attention to bhlle-
tins recently published which it deemi
of interest to its readers. Bulletins from
other states than your own may nsiall,
be had for the asking as long as the ed;
tiohs last. Get the bulletins, read" then
and profit by them. The Dep artmen
of Agriculture at Washington issues q
monthly list of publications which list
the most recent publications. -Dakbts
Fasnrer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Y. p. @. Endeavor.

The following Endeayor officers have
been elected for a period of six months.
They will assume their duties the first
meeting in July.
President, Mae Kollar..
Vice-President, Glenn Jones.
Secretary, Belle Allison,
Treasurer, Mayme Barnett.
Tomorrow night is a Francis Willard
meeting, which was postponed on ac-
count of the Union services. Miss Belle
Allison will lead the meeting.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Sale of Mining Property.

Wednesday the lands advertised for
the past six weeks in the CHRONICLE was
sold by sheriff Ennis. The property
sold comprises all of the mining privi-
leges, water rights and manufacturing
concessions owned by the old Harney
Peak Tin Mining, Milling and Manu-
featuring company, in Custer county,
and was sold under foreclosure pro-
ceedings, in fuftherance Of reorganiza-
ton scheme. Senator A. B. Kittredge,
of Sioux Falls, represented the plain
tiffs in the various suits. and j. W..
Perry, of New York, represented the
new company.
The only bidder was Mr.. Perry, who
represe nted the reorganization company
and in each instance bid the property in
for the plaintiff. There we're four suits
and lands under each execution brought
$4,000 making total of 81 20. .000-prob-
ably the largest amount ever realized
from foreclosure sale in Custer county.
The new company will be known as
the Pahasa Mining Company, the name
being of Indian origin. This company
has ample means to carry out their
plans. c. II. Kammon, resident mana
ger at Hill City, informs US that it is
their intention to commence active de-
velopment work Immediately, both in
this and Pennington county.
The first work done in this county will
be the development of Ruby Group Nos.
and 2, comprising 200 acres; and the
Missing Link and Tinker Tin claims, of
10 acres each; which have the most
promising prospects for tin ore. 1t is
the aim of the company to thoroughly
develop their property and when they
find ore in sufficient quantity to justify
they will purchase machinery and estab.
lish mills at the most suitable places
convenient to mine and shipping point.
They may also develop their gold prop
erty in the neighborhood of Keystone.
We can assure our readers that as
long as Mr.. kammon is the resident
everyone having any business
with the company will get
a square deal. The Pahasa company
proposes to do business on legitimate
basis-treating everyone fair and square.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
For Sale.

16O acres of land six miles east Of
Pringle, 40 acres in oats this year, four
acres in potatoes, 40 acres good hay land
and the rest is good pasture.
All under fence and has a good four
room house on it. Will sell at bar
gain. For further information write,
WILL. o. FERGUSON,
Hot Springs, S. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Colds that hang on weaken the con-
stitution and develop into consumption.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures persiste mt
coughs that refuse to yield to other treat
ment. Do not experiment with untried
remedies as delay may result in your
cold settling on your lungs. A. j..
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
A Gard.

This is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money if Fol
ey's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. 1t stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow package. A. j.
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Killed by Lightning.

Yesterday at l:l5 o'clock p. m. Cuss
as the CHRoNrcLE was ready to 90 to
press), a phone message was received
from the New York mine stating that
John Halliday had been struck by light
ming and instantly killed. Particulars
will be given next week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Fsrberite In the southern Hills

While working on their claim about
a mile from Hill City last week, w. R.
Petit and L. c. Greene uncovered a
pegmatite ledge about s-feet in width.
Within the ledge they found veins of
quartz highly impregnatsd with Fer
beriteAan iron tungstate. A test showed
It would 60 little better than per
cent. This Is the first discovery of this
mineral in the Southern Hills. Should
there prove to be large body of it the
boys think II would pay to ship At
a.iyrate they will give it a thorough test
while making further development.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
For Rent.

The Pitcher residence in west end of
town; including Groom house, with
spring water in house and barnyard
spacious gardens, barn and out-build-
ings. Reasonable terms. Write or see
]. +. Pitcher,
Custer; So. Oak.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
At the last meeting of the Ponca city

At the last meeting Of the Ponca city
council resolution to levy two mills for
the support of the public library in Pom
ca was adopted. The library, it is hoped.
will be in operation at no very distant
date. 1t is gratifying to the citizens OF
Ponca that the city council has taken
this step to help out the commercial club
in this we'll directed effort. Every town
should have a public library. Lincoln
(Nebr.) Trade Review.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

R. w. McHoes made a trip to sturgis
the first of the week, bringing home his
son, Wayne, who has been attending st.
Martins Academy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

To avoid serious results take Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kid
ney or bladder disorder such as back
ache, urinary Irregularities exhaustion,
and you will soon be well. Commence
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy today.
A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Orders taken for Suits Made to Order
Fit guaranteed, or no pay!
E. G. Anderson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
Rev, I. W. wiliismson's Letter.

Rev. 1. W. williamson, Huntington,
". Va, writes: "This is to certify that
| used Foley's Kidney Remedy for ner,
vous exhaustion and kidney trotble and
am free to say that It will do all that
you claim for it," Foley's Kidney Rem
edy has restored health and strength to
thousands Of weak, run down people.
Contains no harmful drugs and is pleas
anti take. A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Many of our citizens are drifting to-
wards Bright's disease by neglecting
symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble
which Foley's Kidney. Remedy will
quickly cure. A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26

Fluorspar has been olassed as lump,
gravel and ground.