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Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30

and Manannah churches at times in
connection with the Litch field pas
torate.
He is mourned by the surviving
widow, an adopted son, Carl. a bro
ther, August Hallberg, and a neph-
ew, Albin Hallberg.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30

State of Minnesota ~
County of Kandiyohi, 81
We, A. f.. Rice, President and F. G. Handy.
cashier of the above named bank, do sOlemnly
swear that the above statement is true TO the
best of our knowledge and belief
A. T.. RICE,
President.
F. G. HANDY,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of June, 1909.
N. S. SwENsON,
lSEALl Notary Public.
(My commission expires July "a, 1912 }
Correct
! Attss': 'tMo NJ D. MANNING
Drectors) c. f. LIEN.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30
DINNER ON CIRCUS DAY.

DINNER ON CIRCUS DAY.
tuesday, July 6, dinner will be
served by the ladies of St. Mary's
church, at the corner of Litchfield
avenue and Seventh street. All are
cordially invited.
Doesn't Spender ever lay up any
cold cash?'
mo; it burns in his pocket" -Oeve-
land Leader.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30
Bowman July 5th and 9Th.

Among the entertainers who will
appear at the Green Lake Chautau-
qua July 3-1l inclusive, is Robert o.
Bowman. Mr.. Bowman entertains;
he does not perform. His purpose
is not merely to move an audience
from laughter to tears, but to make
them little better for having
laughed and cried. Possessed of
rare ability, a pleasing personality,
wide versatility and high ideals,
Mr.. Bowman has won for himself a
permanent place in the Lyceum
world. His programs are new and
varied enough to please the average
audience that is. one made up
from all classes. He finds that "A
little nonsense now and then is rel
ished by the best of men," and his
selections sparkle with the choicest
wit and humor, with an occasional
touch of pathos. His character
portrayals are given in perfect make
up and costume, with appropriate
voice and action. They are not
vaudeville stunts" but are char
acter studies, true to life.
The Orange City, Iowa, Herald
has the following to say regarding
him: ''The audience was delighted
with Mr.. Bowman's readings and
impersonations. He proved to be
gifted and versatile and never
failed to carry the audience with
him. One of the pleasing features
of the program was its variety.
The Jew Shylock, the Italian labor.
er. the jolly Norwegian, the Eng.
lish dude and the Hoosier farmer
were presented by Mr.. Bowman
with the same naturalness and skill
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30

LUTHERAN SYNOD CHURCH.
Next Sunday services in Norwc-
gian at 1890 a. m. The religious
school begins tomorrow, Thursday,
at 9 q. m.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-30
Statement of the Condition of
Bank Of ~1ll~0F

at Willmar Minn., at Close of Business on June
23, 1909.
Date of Call by Superintendent. June %, 1909.
Date OF Report by Bank, June 25 1909
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
ATLANTA
GROUP At
SILVER PARK
This Property Has Been
Bonded to Strong Syn
dIGatt Which VIII
Develop It---Ely
Men in Deal

Through the efforts Of the local
firm of assayers, Marriage and Cosby,
associated with r. s. Baverstock Of
the assaying firm of Baverstock &
Staples of Los Angeles, deal of
considerable interest to the local min
ing community was consummated this
week, the general details in con-
nection Herewith having been CON
cluded late yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Marriage, after personally in
vestigating the Atlanta group at Sill
yer Park, owned by George and Belle
Latimer and e. D. Stone, commenc-
ed negotiations for an option on the
property. He then interested Mr.. Bay
erstock who made a careful investiga
ton, Mr. Baverstock in turn, inter-
ested NJ d. Rockford, mining man
who spent years in buying ores
in Nevada and examining mines In
Mexico and in camps throughout the
west.
Mr.. Rockford was so we'll satisfied
with the outlook that he decided to
join Mr.. Baverstock in taking up the
property, but before their negotia-
tions We're concluded, they jointly in
terested Elmer Bray, who won an en-
viable reputation as a mining man in
Ely in the early days-being one Of
the original investors in Copper Flat
the Cumberland-Ely and other proper
ties, now regarded to be worth mil
lions.
Mr.. Bray decided that the property
invited development, it being if any
| 80 -.
grade ore, which with depth. might
show up streaks of better grade
ore, sufficient to make the greater
part OF the vein commercial UNI
dertaking
| With this in view, final negotia-
tions were arranged and the prop
erty taken over on a bond and the
consideration named therein is said
to run into the six figures. Work Of
developing the ground will begin inn
mediately by Mr.. Bray and his COM
pany, amongst whom are some Of the
| we'll known operators of Ely.
The Atlanta group has been known
for 80 years, having been prospect
ed in the early days by Jesse Knight,
the well known Utah operator for
silver values. The vein has been strip
ped in many places and the out
crop shows from 200 to 300 feet in
width most Of which on the surface
carries fair values in gold, and very
few portions Of which fails to show
free gold in the pan. 1t is said the
gold contents became first noted
about Is months ago, when the prop.
erty was purchased outright by Geo
rye and Belle Latimer
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12

Oneota, the new town out in the
northern part of the county which
came into existence a few months
ago as result of the G. G.. Davis
reclamation project, has had its first
killing.
Late Wednesday night. Elmer Davis
a, nephew of G. G. Davis, was shot
and mortally wounded by Ernest Du-
pont. Davis lived about one hour. His
slayer was brought to Phoebe and
now languishes in the county Jail fac
ing charge of murder in the first
degree.
According 10 Information brought
to the Record today, by person who
was at Oneota at the time, the trag-
edy is the result of drunken brawl
in which both Davis and Dupont were
participants.
They had been friends and compan-
ions; but when the desert whiskey
began getting in it's work, a dispute
arose and then-the gun pay, with
all the terrible consequences.
The trouble began, it is said, in the
tent occupied by Rome Thompson. Du
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
GOLD BUTTE RAPIDLY
COMING TO THE FRONT,
Especial Correspondence

Gold Butte, New, June 8 - The
first meeting OF the Gold Butte Mer-
camille, Townsite & Mining company
was held May 1st. The directors and
officers of which are: J. A. Enger,
president; Brig. Whitmore, vice-pres-
ident; w. E. Sharpe, secretary and
treasurer; who, with Harry Gentry
G. F. Feldt. are directors. The prin.
cipal office Of the company will be at
at Gold Butte. The capitalization is
$500, 900, divided into an eqal number
of shares.
It Is the purpose of the company
to perfect the title to about 200 acres
OF land. This accomplished, work
will begin Immediately on the erec.
ton OF a 2O-room hotel, with a 25x3O
foot dining room in connection. A
store building, 25x60 feet, will be
constructed, in which a $4,000 stock
OF merchandise will be carried. The
company will also build new post
office building, and conduct a livery
and freighting business. A part of the
assets Of the company will be seven
mining claims and valuable water
rights recently acquired from Mr.
Sharpe.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
Elmer Davis Meets His Death
At the Hands Of Ernest Dupont
Murderer Now Locked Up County Jail Await Trial District CM-Ty the Result Of
Drunken HaN-EtS Perkins Holds Inquest at Agricultural Town Today
Slayer Has Lived In This Region For Some fme

pont and Davis engaged in an ex-
change of vile language until Nellie
Thompson, ordered Dupont from the
premises at the same time telling
Davis to remain, entertaining the
belief that if she could seperate them
the difficulty would be ended. But in
stead, Dupont obtained a gun and re-
turned, when the quarrel was revived
Dupont called Davis coward, that
he was afraid to come outside" at
the same time brandished his weap-
on and otherwise terrorizing the oc-
cupants Of the Thomrson home. Dav.
is, however, Notwithstanding protests
from the Thompsons, got up and wen
out, grappled with Dupont for posses
ion of the gun and was shot in the
mix-up The bullet, 80 calibre, enter
ed Davis body at the base Of the
breast bone and emerged just to the
left of the spine.
Walter Davis, a brother of the deat
man, who was in tent about 100
yards away, heard the trouble and
went out to ascertain the cause; but
the TRACED hadbeen enacted when he
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12

arrived on the scene. Dupont tried
to shoot him too, but the gun failed
to discharge which is probably all
that prevented double murder. Walt
er Davis, who is described as being
fearless in time of danger, made
for Dupont hitting him hard blow
on the head with his fist. Dupont was
knocked senseless in which condition
he remained for some little time; but
while those about were directing theil
attention to the injured man, recov-
cred and made his way through the
darkness to a tent recently vacated
by a family by the name of Wall,
where he secreted himself until the
following morning, when he was dis
covered, brought to Phoebe and turn.
ed over to Undersheriff Fitzgerald
for safe keeping
Justice of the Peace, Alfred Per.
kins left for Oneota yesterday morn.
inging to preside at an inquest to
be held today Dupont has been in
this region practically all his life
His mother is said to reside at Poe
atello, Idaho.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Hawkins Tenders His Res
ignation Which Is Accepted.

The regular monthly meeting of
teh board of county commissioners
was held last Monday, with all mem
bers present
Bills were allowed to the amount
of $6,9O3.S9, and are given in de-
tail elsewhere in this paper.
Joseph Rice of Panaca, presented a
petition requesting a rebate on his
liquor license; but investigation prov.
ed that the license had expired a
few days prior to having been re-
voked.
An application from the Las We
gas Land & Water company for a
franchise to install and operate a
water system in the town of Las
te.sas, was received and given due
consideration and the required no
tice was ordered published.
On petition of the residents of On
ecta, the Oneota school district was
! fordered established.
The application of the Rio Virgin
| Telephone & Telegraph Co., for q
| franchise to construct and operate
| a telephone line from Moapa, and
extending to Bunkerville and Mes
guile was granted,
An application was received from
q w. Patterson for the position OF
Inspector OF the work to be perform
ed or the vaAis to be built at the
Ct art nc1se. The n.tter was lait
over for future action.
Engineers license were ordered is
sued to w. E. Dow and A. H. Gentry
w. e. Hawkins, chairman Of th,
board, announced that after July
1 his residence would be in Clark coun
t.. whereupon he rendered his resig
milton, to take effect June 30.. TIL,
resignation was accepted and it viii
now be the duty of the governor t,
appoint a successor.
The board will meet again mex
Monday when matters pertaining t,
the letting Of the contract for th'
new court house vault will receiv,
attention.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12

A thrifty commercial and business
center will be established in the center
of the Gold Butte mining district, a
section which, just now is attracting
considerable attention at the hands
of mining men and capitalists.
The promotion and financing of the
company is in the hands of one of
Wall streets most prominent bankers
and promoters 1t is the intention to
conduct a health sanitarium at Gold
Butte, and in time, this should become
a popular resting place for the tour
list and traveller.
The elevation of Gold Butte is Alps
feet. Conditions are ideal, and the
climate is the genuine California ar.
ticle, without the fogs. The scenery
is varied and magnificent, the air
bEacing and inyigorating.
Gold Butte is on the line of the
travel between Arizona and St
George, Utah; also, between Arizona
Moapa valley, Caliente and Pioche
Considerable traffic is going on con.
stantly between Gold Butte and St
Thomas. Moapa is the present rail
road shipping point for Gold Butte.
With the successful development oi
the mines in and around Gold Butte
it is destined to become an import
ant factor in the commercial and min
ing world The entering of eastern
capital spells success for Gold Butte
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
MYSTERY
SURROUNDS
THIS CASE
The Discovery Of Body Of
Charles Todd In We'll
at Bristol Gives
Suspicion Of
Foul Play.
juLiUS WEIR JR-
JULIUS WEIR SR.
MRS. KATE WEIR.

Are the above named persons res
ponsible for the death of Charles
Todd. whose body was found in the
water at the bottom of the we'll at a
point known as Bristol-Wells last Mo
day? That is question which the
peace officers of Lincoln county pro-
pose to find out AT a meeting of
the special grand jury a few even
ings ago, the matter was discussed,
and since then, it is alleged, suf-
ficient discriminating evidence has
been obtained to warrant the max
ing of arrests. Accordingly, acting on
instructions from the office of dis
trict Attorney Breeze, Deputy Sheriff
James Small left for the scene at an
early hour this morning to place the
Weirs in custody.
The last seen of Todd alive was
on May 14th He was then at the
Weir camp at Bristol whence he went
about the date stated in company
with William Blackwell
It will be remembered that war
rants were issued from Pustice Per-
kins court charging Blackwell
and Todd with the crime of horse
stealing, Mrs. Blackwell who had
a few days previous filed suit for
divorce, being the complainant.
Blackwell and Todd were traced
to Bristol and Walker Lee was dep
utized to go after them. He found
his men, but for some reason, new
er fully explained, he left Todd at
Bristol, bringing Blackwell and the
horses back to Phoebe. Strange to
say, nothing more was heard about
the case. No return was made to
Perkins court.
Todd suddenly dropped out of sight
and the Weir's claim, they missed
him, yet admit that no attempt was
made to spread the alarm until af-
ter the discovery of the body in the
well near their premises last Mon
day by Angelo Bissio and William
HI. Carton
The actions of the Weirs at the
coroners' inquest aroused the sus
picions of the officers and it is al
legged that the stories told by mem
bers of the Weir family do not al
together tally. An examination of the
body after its recovery from the wei
diplayed evidences of foul play. The
case is shrouded in mystery, but the
officers believe they will be able t6
clear it up. The Weirs say Todd was
drunk on May IA and aver that while
In that condition must have tum
bled into the well.
The Weirs have been working {
lease at Bristol and have followed
the vocation of mining for severa
years.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
-" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Observation-Disclosures n---
VERDICT OF ACQuTTAL IN
THE SAVAGE MILLER CASE

verdiA Of acquia State Of
Nevada William Michael Miller, charged
murder Of j. Cleveland Carter last Saturday evening"
The defense a introduction
dence the effect
ton had telling effect jury.
The freed left Sunday
where they expect to find employment Judge
Lake attorney ho Charles
the defense OF the returned home
The members of the unanimous
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12
Head OF Scott Mines.

A. w. Scott, who is at the head of
the Scott Mines Company, was in
camp this week accompanied by a
Mr., Smith of Providence. R. l., who
1 is large shareholder in the Scott
company. They left this morning for
Bouse, Arizona.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-06-12

Ainslee Campbell Here.
Ainslee Campbell, son Of Dr. Camp
bell. has returned from Berkeley,
Caiif., where he has been attending
school.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10

rival from the east of a high wheel
benzine buggy. 1t is of a type not
hitherto seen here.
Surveyors are at work on track
into the city for the North Yakima &
Valley railroad a strip of perhaps
500 feet will be constructed so that
the road may enter the city on its
own track without using Northern
Pacific rails. The new line, which
will be east Of the present tracks,
will obviate the necessity of loading
from teams between the present
tracks.
A North Yakima girl whose man
ner of life has been altogether apart
from the wishes of her parents, was
taken to Spokane Saturday to the
Rescue Home there by member of
the local corps of the, army. This
was in accordance with the wishes OF
the parents after consultation with
the army officers. The girl had
been treading the broad and flower
bedecked pathway and had several
times been cared for by police Off
GERS.
This is a period of self-denial in
the local Salvation Army circles and
an effort is being made to procure
some assistance from the general
public. For purposes of clearance
on the work of the local corps 1t is
necessary TO raise about $3.50. The
work of the winter in charity was
very heavy, because of severe condi-
lions at one time, and the army in
meeting needs went beyond it's nor
NAL expenditure. This week is eX-
pected to clear it. Envelopes were
circulated Monday which will be
collected today
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
FUND r., EWES BIG BOOST
Directors Meet and Decide to Aid
Good Work by Equitable Portion
of Amount to Be Raised.

For the fund of the county in its
exposition work at the Alaska-Y u
kon-Paeific undertaking this year the
Yakima National bank has made a
contribution of $500. Speaking of
the contribution today President
George Donald of the bank said he
thought that as the move was a coun-
ty undertaking the amount given by
his institution, as stated above, is
a fair proportion, If similar action
is taken by all the business institu-
lions in the county and by all those
able to assist the tund needed will
be easily raised.
Mr. Donald expressed himself as
of the belief held by Alex Miller,
who some time ago pointed out that
practically all lines of ranch activity
in Yakima are now flourishing in
dustries and are no longer struggling
experiments. They have, according
to Mr.. Miller, in which Mr. Donald
agrees. reached the point where they
are now definite and successful bust
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
MOTOR CAR FOR VALLEY ROAD
George Donald May Purchase Latest
Thing i'm Cars for the Naches
Valley Road.

If President George Donald of the
North Yakima & Valley railroad de-
cides to purchase a new car for his
company and gets the car he now has
in mind, the people of the Naches
valley will travel in a style unequal
led anywhere else in eastern Wash
ington. North Yakima people and
others will move up the valley mere
ly for the sake of riding in the car
and class of commuters will be es-
tahlished in this section.
The car, if purchased. will cost
S22, 900 and Mr. Donald hasn't quite
made up his mind to undertake pay
! ment of such an amount. He wants
to do it, however. He wants to add
such a car to his rolling stock and
every time he looks at the illustra-
tons he comes nearer to making the
needed determination to buy.
The car which Mr.. Donald is con-
| sidering is motor car, complete
outfit in itself. 1t is of steel, has a
capacity for as passengers, which is
greater than the cars on the Northern
Pacific, and is propelled by gasoline.
The car itself is of steel throughout
its heavier construction. and is fin
ished in splendid style. both as to its
interior and its exterior.
If the purchase is made, the sched-
ule will be increased to cover four
round trips daily or more. if the bust
ness develops. Mr.. Donald and those
associated with him recognize the
great development of the Naches
valley and the approaching great de-
velopment in the adjacent Teton
country, and want to prepare for it.
The gasoline motor car is the most
modern thing in railway equipment
on short lines such as the valley
road Similar cars are in operation
elsewhere in the country and one is
in use in western Washington, out
of Bellingham. But they cost 1922
900.
| In the meantime, the old car OF
the company. which has been in the
repair shops AT Tacoma, will be in
use The car will arrive in day
or two Since it was burned recently
| it has been overhauled and renovated
from wheel to ventilator and roof and
will do a great deal toward relieving
the congestion in the service as it is
today.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
County Correspondence
SCHOOL SECTION.

Mrs. Edgar Evans is quite i'll at
her home.
Nd. Evans has rented the S. S.
Jacobs place and will take possession
at once.
School election was held Saturday
afternoon at the school house. H.
G. Evans was elected director for
three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Moorhead en-
tertained the card club Monday even
ing. About 25 members enjoyed Il
pleasant evening. Miss HIiman and
Mr.. Bert Phyfer won first prizes. Mrs
Ellis and Roy Ellis won the consola-
tions. Dainty refreshments were
served.
A. J. Lynch is confined to his home
with a carbuncle on the back of his
neck.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
CCWICHE.

Mr.. Willie White moved to his
fathers mouse from the Ahtanum
last week.
Mr.. A. L. Draggoo moved here
from Wapato Monday.
Mr.. Arthur of Mob Hill is coming
to his ranch this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Fear sold
butter in North Yakima Tuesday.
Sherman Lewis sold a matched
team to a party in Mob Hill last week.
Bert Rider is breaking three fine
colts for G. c. Jones this week.
Dave Stark sold his interest in the
stock on Thomas Fears ranch to W.
A. Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard and
son Frank attended the funeral OF
Mrs. Towards niece at Toppenish
Monday.
Our school took up Monday after a
weeks vacation for the teachers to
attend the institute at North Yakima.
Mr.. Carl Strand is at North Yaki-
ma this week for medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Smith returned
from a four weeks stay in North
Yakima Friday.
Charley Bierly hauled hop poles
from Wide Hollow to Mr.. Hunting
tons lower hop ranch Friday and Sat
urday.
Mr.. A. Rightmire is at Yakima this
week
Mrs. w. +. Thompson visited Mr.
Jacob Strauzse on Mob nill last week
Rev. Heineck will preach at the
school house Sunday morning al
i11:30; Sunday school at 1880. Ev'
erybody is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
BUY SECTION FOR $4,000
Purchase of Drew 4 Rankin Lands
Under Ticton Canal. and Also
Gct Naches Land.

Tenant & Miles have closed two
large land deals during the past
week through enc of which they Sc
cured the Drew & Rankin property
of GAO acres, section 10. township
IS, range II. This IS the last entire
section in the Wide Hollow district,
under the Tieton canal, and will be
sub-divided and placed on the mar
ket by clients of the real estate firm.
The former owners purchased the
land from the Northern Pacific rail
road at $3.50 an acre, seven years
ago, paying $1,000 for the property.
The consideration of the transfer
to Tenant & Miles is reported to be
$50 900. profit of over $4,000 on
the deal George S. Rankin has 9TH
er Tieton property in the Cowiche
section.
Tenant & Miles have also purchas-
ed the John NJ. Keene ranch in the
lower Naches valley, a 200-acre prop
erty, and will develop it. The land
with the exception of SO acres, will be
in trees and men are at work pillow.
ing and preparing the land for the
planting.