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The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26
A Verdict of
Homicide.
Coroner's Jury Declares James
Waller Was, Poisoned.


and well known farmer Of Malta
Bend was found dead in his bed
early Sunday morning by his wife
and the news caused agreat deal
of excitement among his ac1uaint-
ances as with it went the rumor of
murder.
MIR. Waller had been a heavy
drinker and Saturday evening he
stayed about Malta Bend till about
10 o'clock. Some of the men who
spent the evening with him said
he was perfectly sober while 9TH
ers contradict it.
When Mrs. Waller called him to
breakfast Sunday morning he did
not respond and in going to his
room found him lifeless.
Thinking him only, unconscious
she made an effort to revive him
hut failed and then sent for aid.
Physicians easily realized the
cause OF death but on account of
rumors were un ieci .e1 whether s
case was one of suicide or murder
by poison. -,
AS a result coroner's inquest
was held Monday and Tuesday.
The report of this inquest is very
lengthy-about 15O typewriter
pages-but in effect 1T was that
Mr.. Waller came to his death by
being poisoned BY an unknown per
son or persons, The coroner's jury
was composed of Everett Fulton,
foreman; w. o. Ballew, c. A. White
Chas. Fulton, Jas. W. Franklin, j.
A. Tobin. The jury recommended
a complete investigation and also
that his stomach be examined, and
it has been sent to Kansas City
for analysis. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waller were in the
house by themselves Saturday
night and owing to the we'll
known fact that they did not gel
along harmoniously, there is much
talk and suspicion, but so far no.
thing definite has been learned tt
fix responsibility. There. were
traces of carbolic acid on his face
J but as to how his death was causet
seems merely circumstantial, anc
. the carbolic acid may not have
been the only poison used a
shown by appearances.
Mrs. Waller is well known her
, and at Malta Bend and is yer!
much liked, always appearing ve'!
ladylike in her behavior and publ
sympathy has usually been in he
l favor.
Mr.. Waller was about 60 year
!. old. He came to Saline about 3
= years ago and has lived at Malt
Y Bend since. His wife and thre
e children survive-Miss Alice an
r James in school at Lexington an
s John in school at Fayette. He wa
s ssessed OF considerable prop
v erty. While he had many friend
e he also had many who opposed hi
taking sides with Mrs. Waller
their contentious.
t The funeral occurred at Malt
2. Bend Wednesday and was attende
II by goodly number from Ma
q shall.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26

MISS BESSIE EvANS-opr citi-
zens were shocked by the news OF
the sudden. death OF Miss Bessie
Evans, which occurred at her home
on West Arrow ST., last Friday
evening about $50 o'clock.
Her father had gone hunting FIJI
day and her stepmother was at an
all-day meeting of the Ladies Aid
society of the Christian church and
returned home about.4.'o and fou "a
Miss Evans unconscious on her
bed. She at once summoned her
neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs.J. H. Green
and Mrs. O. M. Robinson as well
as Drs. d. C.. and ,Abner Gore. The
physicians quickly realized that
Miss Evans had swallowed a dose
OF carbolic acid and that they were
too late to save her life.
Miss Evans had been up town
with some girl friends and seemed
in her usual spirits. She returned
about four o'clock. AS she lett
Mrs. Robinson's, she complained a
little OF feeling badly and said she
was going home to get supper for
the folks.
The father is inclined to the be-
lief that the acid was taken by mis-
take as it was kept in the house
He and Mrs. Evans were very much
attached to the girl and gratifieo
her EVERY wish. They seem hear'
broken over the sad affair.
Miss Evans was q splendid young
lady of quiet and modest dispo'
sition a faithful attendant at the
Christian Sunday School ane
church and had no love affairs OF
other reason for self destruction
I IL such was the case, unless IT p'
that coming home to an empt!
house discouraged her and in he
despondency caused her to commi
the rash deed.
Mr.. Evans says neighbors toll
him that Miss Bessie came home Il
the afternoon, changed her dres
and again went up town returning
a Few minutes later. When foun
she had on her street clothes. ID
thought it possible that she wa
suffering from toothache and wa
trying to relieve the pain with tn
acid.
She had light correspondent
with a young gentleman acauair
tance at Oxford, Ohio, and Will
we were talking to Mr.. Evans Mo
day he was handed card by til
postman from the gentleman
Miss Evans. 1t was a souyen
Thanksgiving card without wri
ing.
A partially written letter to WI
Baldus of Sweet Springs WI
Il. found, but it gave no clue nor u
dicated love affair. Mr.. Bald
had called on her several tim
and they exchanged letters o
casionally.
Her mother who before her ma
riage was Miss Mamie c. Barge
of Gretchen died about is years al
There were five children born
4 (this union, OF whom only one nc
,lsurvives-Charles who natural
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The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26

takes the sad affair very hard.
Miss Evans was 19 years old last
August 25th. The family has the
heartfelt sympathy Of the COM
munity.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday at 2.30 p. m. by by Rev. b.
T. Wharton at the residence. Sew
eral appropriate hymns were sung
by sextette composed Mrs. Slife
and daughter, Mrs. c. A. Knight,
Messrs. Ed. Soper, John Speck and
Robt. Johnson. Interment at Ridge
Park cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26
CHRISTMAS!
OUR stock of 0uadrupIe Plated Silver

nUR stock of Quadrupe Plated Silver
~ ware is very large and we are enabled
to make substantial reductions in prices of
same, owing to special advantageous
purchases. We would call your special
attention to our low prices and numerous
designs in Toilet Sets and Manicure
Articles. We also have full line of Sill
yer Filled Flat Ware which we recon-
mend very highly, and fully guarantee to
be superior to any plated ware, in fact is \
almost equal to solid silver in wearing
quality. Look over our stock, the best
ever shown in Marshall
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26

Miss Myrtle Davis OF Slater was
the guest several daya last week
OF Missed Edith and Stella Jones,
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26
FANNIE HAaGIN, col, died a,

FANNIE HAGGIN, col, died at
her home on North Salt Pond Ave.
on Monday evening, Nov. 22d of
cancer aged II years, months and
21 days, after years illness. She
was born in Kentucky and brought
here during slavery times. She
was a good old lady, thrifty and
reliable and leaves considerable
property. Funeral services We're
conducted at the North Street M
E. church Wednesday by Rev. Gee
w. Reeves and burial in Fairview
cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-26
JAMES E. KABLER Of sedalia,

JAMES E. KABLER Of Sedalia, a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Kabler of
this city died at Sedalia on Nov.
18th, after very short illness. Be-
sides his parents he is survived by
three brothers, Chas. and Clarence
here and Will OF Sedalia, and four
sisters-three Of Sedalia and Miss
Minnie of Marshall. His remains
were laid to rest in Sedalia on Nov
14th. The young man was in the
prime Of life, being "a years old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Ondone by lllegiittiimate Love.
New Light on the Case of Captain Baron Won Goeben, Who Muir.
dered His Superior Officer and Then Cut His
Throat In Prison.

The German war office has sem in
structions to Allenstein ordering the
fullest inquiry made into the death of
Baron o Goeben, details of which
are now forthcoming. One morbidlr
interesting conclusion is that he must
have bribed the keeper who tool his
meals to him not to observe the disap-
pearance Of the knife, which, being in
t%entionally blunt, he %sharpened to a
somewhat rough edge OH the bottom of
the coarse prison plate with his back
against the door so that the guardian
specially stationed outside with in
structions to watch the prisoner care
fully and look through the peephole at
least every quarter Of an hour cou' I
not see him holding the rough edg' |
weapon in his left hand.
With extra ordinary courage the bar
on went through what must necessari-
ly have been the slow operation of
gashiag his neck on the right side un-
til he completely severed the jugula,
vein, the blood squirting all over tho
walls of the narrow cell. When he
had completed his task the knife fell
out of his hand, and his head was
found supported by his right hand.
Two letters We're found. II to the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous for Lang
don People to Neglect.

The great danger Of kidney troubles is
that they get a firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health is
gradually undermined. Backache, head
ache, nervousness, lameness, soreness.
lnmbago, urinary troubles, dropsy.
diabetes and Bright's disease follow in
merciless succession. Don't neglect your
Kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the
certain and safe remedy, Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Mrs. Theodore Nykrtim, living two
| blocks North OF Lutheran Church Park
River, \. Oak, says: Il never found
any remedy that so promptly brought
relief from kidney complaint as Doans
Kidney Pills. For ii number OF years of
and ON, | was troubled with ii lame and
aching back and whenever | was on my
feet for any length OF time the pains be
came more intense. heard D0an 5
Kidney Pills highly recommended anC
concluding to give them n trial procured
IL box. began to improve almost i'm
mediatrly. continued using them anc
soon noticed Il great chang" for the
better in my condition. still us'
Doan's Kidney Pills OF and ON aad cal
recommend them to anyone in need OF (;
reliable kidney remedy"
Plenty moreproof like this from Lang
don people. Call at f. |. Donovan drug
store and ask what customers report.
For sale by all dealers. rrice fitvcent,
Poster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. New York
sole agent Tor the United States. Re
member the name, Doan's take no other
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Won GoEBEN WAS TUE QUICKER or rHE TWO AND SHOT FIRST

baron's regiment, saying he could not
bear to face Il trial which would bring
disgrace on his uniform, and a second
one saying that he had been hypno-
tized by the magnetic charms and at
fractions of Frau Won Schoenbeck. He
couldn't now, he wrote. imagine how
he had allowed himself to act as he
had done.
1t appears that he had long contem-
plated suicide, but promised on the
name of his mother and of his regi-
ment not to do so. Extracts from his
letters to his paramour couched in eX-
aggeratedly passionate terms show
how completely he was under her
, domination.
Baron Won misunderstanding, an ex,
pert alienist. who Oh behalf Of the
court spent four days In a cell with
Captain Baron Won Goeben for the pur.
pose of forming an opinion as to Won
Goeben's mental condition. declares
that he was not insane. but in a condi.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

ton of complete i%nfatuation with Fran
Won Schoenbeck. The alienist adds
that Won Goeben was so sensitive 20
hypnotic suggestion that he acted
through suggestion, his normal menta!
powers being partially in suspense.
Ven Goeben talked over with tie
a~lielist the circumstances which led
up to the murder of Major Won Schoen-
beck. He spoke in a very simple way
of the exalted feeling he had for Frau
Won S~choenbecA, saying she had related
to him her sufferings at the hands of
her husband. She would not permit
Won Goeben to challenge her husband
to a duel.
Finally, on Christmas day, Won Goe-
ben. who was still ON friendly terms
with the major, had dinner With him
and his wife. He was with them from
Q o'clock in the afternoon until 8 in the
evening. During ii moment that the
major was in an adjoining room Frau
Won Schoenbeck led Won Goeben under
the Christmas tree INC asked him to
make oath that he would bring mat
tiers to an end. as she could endure the
torture no longer. Won Goeben Swore
as the woman asked him to, and he
made up his mind to return after leav-
ing the house and seek a duel with the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

major. He wanted no witnesses at
the encounter.
In order to give the major a chance
for his life Won Goeben entered the
house by a window in the dining room,
which he had purposely left unfasten-
ed, and made a noise. The major then
came in with a revolver in his hand.
When he saw Won Goeben he eSclaim-
ed in establishment. AS soon as he
caught sight of the revolver in Won
Goeben's hand he raised his own weap-
on to fire. Won Goeben was the quick
er of the two and shot first. The major
fell unconscious. with a bullet hole in
his forehead.
In relating these incidents Won Goe-
ben told the alienist that his love for
Frau Won S~choenbeck permitted him to
master the pangs Of conscience. After
his arrest and incarceration Frau Won
Schoenbeck lost her power over the
baron, his conscience awoke n he
| confessed his crime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

Miss Mary Brodie. a nurse in st.
Mary's hospital. Jamaica, N. Y, nearly
lost her life in a remarkable manner
She hung suspended by her w collar
until life was we'll nigh extinct. Then
her collar button broke and she was re-
leased.
She was scrubbing under the bed of
a patient who had recently undergone
an operation for appendicitis. Her col.
lar button caught in the springs. She
found herself suspended, with her
breath almost wholly shut off.
She tried to unlock her collar. The
bed was too close to the floor, and there
was not sufficient free She es-
sayed to burst the collar by jerking
her head downward. She only succeed
ed in humping her lose. while the
springs, yielding to the strain. sagged
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Hanged by a Collar Button.
Nurse Suspended by the Neck Under Bed Of Man Who Had lust
Lost His Appendix.

and then drew her back. She pressed
herself upward against the springs I'M
til through the lessening Of the tension
upon her throat she was enabled to get
some air.
The sick man was conscious that
something untoward was happening.
His extreme weakness kept him from
helping the nurse. He tried to press
an electric bell button. but failed.
Suddenly the button snapped. She
fell and remained upon the floor until
she recovered her strength. Then she
crawled out from under the bed and
reported the incident to the head nurse,
under whose ministrations she soon be-
came herself again.
II guess | was hanging for twelve or
fifteen minutes" she said. Every min
ute seemed an age. I thought surely
would be strangled.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
The Electoral COLLEGE.

1t would be very difficult to say what
is the present purpose OF function Of
the electoral college, since it is in no
sense electoral. The college was in
tended by the trainers of the constitu-
ton to elect the president without n
regard to the popular vote. 1t was the
intent originally to let the people pick
out a certain number of men Ghe elect
oral college), and those men We're to
choose the president. But such idea
has long been merely Il governmental
fiction, and the college is merely a
me too" to the November vote preced-
lng.-NeW York American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Sap DESTROYS Lumberman's Sight.

sap had the properties of a strong acid
and burned it's way into the eyeballs
and into the flesh of the face. SPEND
love was blinded. and physicians here
say that his eyes have been perma-
nently injured and that he will never
see again. He will he taken to his
home. The tree is thought to be a spe-
cies of poison oak. The natives in that
part of Mexico have known Of thu
dangerous properties Of the sap for
many years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

Edward Spendlove. Il timber expert
of st. John. n. B., who passed through
G%uadalajara. Mexico, a few weeks ago
on his way to the coast country of
Michoacan. mas been brought back to-
tally blind. While making an inspec-
ton of a tract Of timber in Michoacan
Spendlove came to Il peculiar looking
tree and struck 1t with an Ak he was
carryiug instantly II Quantity of sap
spurt"h from til" ir"", striking the man
IN th" face nnl ent"rin. his eyes. The
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

Mrs. McSosh-You'fe v"ry f nd Of
your club. aren't yru. dear: -" NJ
Sosh-Nes. ~ 'n"" "tra"}oiv - 4
Ii. Nr:. MrSosh-Thnn I'd thi !: "nm''
20 mere ~'nrnful e it, 20 ;! Nt'o@.
Why DON'T v"u ~ q rorr r'nditi"n
e" y thrator n"i'y =" " y" hin yru
=, ~ caro- !,nut'-"ln-ni ,vG ' cn,'ar
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
For Constipation.

Mr.. l.. H. Farnham, Appointment drug
glst OF Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: Cham
berlan's Stomach and Liver Tablets are
certainly the best thing on the market
for constipation" Give these tablets a
trial. You are certain to find them
agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price,
25 cents. Samples free. For sale by A,
Abbott & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

ii au!l.v. .,. .,4~iu yourself L.
sure 10 VIZ" 81. one i:ieMd.
~".Absolulol. ;" WIS the answer. II
can't lose. If I'm elected Ill make H.
end of none, and I've ber enough Oil
the other candidate TO more than even
up my expenses in cas- OF my defeat"
Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
A Good Friend in Time of. Need.

No one can have II better friend when
troubled with collie or diarrhoea than
C%hamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
Remedy. 1t always cnles. For
sale by A. Abbott & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

AS a healing salve for burns. sores,
sore nipples and chapped hands Cham
berlain's Salve is most excellent. 1t
al]ays the pain OF a burn almost in
stantly. and unless the injury is very
severe. heals the parts without leaving
a scar. Price, 25 cents. For sale by A.
Abbott Il Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

Moneysalways on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and condi-
tions. O. e. Thompson, cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

M. B. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Opera House Hall on the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON, President.
GEO, E. DUNNIaAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LODGEOF PERFECTION.-Langdon No. .
holds regular communications on the first and
third Thursdays of each month at the Masonic
Aemple. ~ NJ
ROBERT WORK, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

I. %. F.-Langdon Court, Independent Order
of Foresters, meet in the Workmen hall. the
arst and third Tuesdays of each month.
w, A, FERGUSON, c. r.
J.H. Balm, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

A. F. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds, regular
Communication at the Masonic Temple on the
so'on0 j. kELLAND, w. M.
J, H. Balm, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

o. E. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular COM
munications on the first and third Tuesday OF
each month at the Masonic hall. VI, NJ
"A' "e Sea-. S. G. KERR, WI
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

CO. F. No. 8oS-st. Alphonsus Court. meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney oI 3
Bank. JOHN SHEEHAN' " H.
Jos g.. ScH1LL. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

M. w. Abingdon Camp, No. 1880 meets n
the Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month";.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

Mr.. Citicuss (home from the Office
Why, what's the matter with father
in-law? Mrs. Citicuss-Oh, pa went
out for a walk today. his first since
coming to New York. and he's got q
bad sore throat from saying Good
morning to every one he passed
Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

L. o. o. F.-Meets every Tuesday night II
hall over Ferguson Restaurant.
w. l.. DRURY, N. g.
P. e. 3oERTz, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Best Treatment for Colds.

"Most ordinary colds will WELD to the
simplest trentment." says the Chicago
Tribune, "moderative laXatives, hot foot
baths. IA free pefspiration and an avoid
ance OF exposure to cold and wet after
treatment" While this treatment is
simple, it requires considerable trouble,
and the one adopting it must remain in
doors for II day or two. or a fresh cold
is almost sure to be contracted, and in
many instances pneumonia iollowst is
it not better to pin your faith to an old
reliable preparation like chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, that is famous for it's
cures OF colds and can always be de-
pended upon For sale by A Abbott
X Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15
Horses and Machinery for Sale.

We have a good outfit of horses ana
colts for sale: also full outfit of farm ma
chinery; about one hundred tons of hay
in stack zeal Wales.
Prices and terms reasonable.
X OF WALLS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

ALERT & Winter have plenty of none,
to loan on first and second mortgages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

You cant afford to make a farm loan
any place but with Mooney y Johnston
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-04-15

A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped Hand:
and Sore Nipples.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-10-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Fourth Judicial District
Court Of the State of Nevada, in and
for the County of Lincoln.
In the matter Of the estate OF Levi
7. Bishop, deceased-Notice of ap-
pointment and to creditors.
Notice Is hereby given. that the
undersigned was, on the 23rd day OF
March 1909, duly appointed and quail
flied by the above entitled Court
as administrator of the estate of
Levi T. Bishop, deceased, late OF
said county. All creditors having
claims against said estate are re-
CURED to file the same with the prop
or vouchers and statutory affidavits
attached, with the Clerk of said court
within three months of the date Of
the first publication Of this notice.
JAMES LEMOINE,
Dated July %. 1909. Administrator.
J. M. Breeze, Attorney for Admins
traitor.
First pub July "a; last. Oct, 30.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-10-09
MINE WARNING NOTICE.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM IL MAI CONSEnN.
Notice is hereby given that a
lease and option has been granted
by the undersigned, and possession
given Hereunder Of the right to 0c-
cupy, develop and purchase that Ger
tain mining property situated near
Fay, Lincoln county, state OF New
ada. known and described as:
Horseshoe No. lode mining claim
Horseshoe No. lode mining claim !,
Horseshoe No. 3, lode mining claim;
Horseshoe No. lode mining claim;
the Bryan lode mining claim and the
Bryan Extension lode mining claim
all being contiguous and constituting
one group and patented by theUnit.
ed States as lot No. 1902, all In the
agile Valley Mining district in said
county and state to Il. e. Fuller,
and that the undersigned will not II.
ally manner become responsible or
be in any wise liable, nor shall the
above described properly In any man
ner be, or become liable for any
labor performed, supplies or mater
ials furnished for use upon said prop
erty, or debts of any kind contract
ed for by any person other than the
undersigned, or their duly authorized
agent; nor for any injuries sustained
by any employe. employer, laborer
or other person in working in or up
On said property during the period
above mentioned, and further that
40 employer, employee, or contractor
is the agent Of the undersigned for
any purpose whatever, and that all
operatives and labores, who engage
in such service do SO at their own
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-10-09

PiocHE KING MINING COMPANY.
capital stock, $1,000, 900; 1000 600
shares Officers: President. John A. Kir-
by; Vice-president w. H. Weber: Sec
rotary and 'treasurer,k John T. Hodson;
who, with j. S. Free and N. A, Rob,
ertson, are directors Principal office.
salt Lake City, Utah, MiAes at Pr